About this episode

Charlie Higson discusses George II with historian Tracy Borman, exploring his life and relationships.

Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary, Anna Gloria, Four Georges..... The second of our four Georges hove's into view... George II. He hated his dad, he wasn't particularly passionate (just ask his mistress!) but he was the last British sovereign to fight alongside his soldiers. Charlie Higson welcomes Tracy Borman back to the podcast to discuss George II, for Tracy is a BIG fan of this monarch, and the women in his life, hence her book ' King's Mistress, Queen's Servant - The Life & Times Of Henrietta Howard' and do r emember that Charlie's book of the podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is available NOW in all book shops. Yes! All of them! And now in Paperback form too! Perfect for the beach!, or the pool, or the rain soaked bus shelter in Whitby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Charlie Higson

Guest: Tracy Borman

Topics covered

• British history
• monarchs
• George II
• historical figures
• women in history

Keywords

• George II
• British monarchs
• Tracy Borman
• historical podcast
• Henrietta Howard

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: King's Mistress, Queen's Servant - The Life & Times Of Henrietta Howard, Willie Willie Harry Stee

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