Book Companion - James I

About this episode

The episode discusses the transition from the Tudors to the Stuarts, featuring Clare Jackson as a guest historian.

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....... As we wave goodbye to the Tudors, we usher in the Stuarts for an episode of plotting, gunpowder or otherwise. In the 'proper historians' chair this week, we welcome Clare Jackson, author of Devil-land - England Under Siege - 1588 to 1688 and who is currently writing a book on James VI & I Also don't forget that Charlie's book of this podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is out now, with illustrations by Jim Moir , or Vic Reeves as you may know him. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Willie-Harry-Stee-brand-new-hilarious/dp/0008741050 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Charlie Higson

Guest: Clare Jackson

Topics covered

• Tudors
• Stuarts
• British history
• gunpowder plot
• historical figures

Keywords

• James I
• Tudors
• Stuarts
• Clare Jackson
• historical podcast
• gunpowder plot
• British history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Devil-land - England Under Siege - 1588 to 1688, Willie Willie Harry Stee

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