Book Companion - James II

About this episode

Charlie Higson examines the reign of James II, the last Catholic king of England, with historian Rebecca Rideal.

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....... In this episode, Charlie Higson examines a reign that could be filed under 'Not Very Successful', lasting only 3 years and being ended by his daughter and son-in-law. Helping Charlie understand our last catholic king is 'proper' historian Rebecca Rideal , author of 1666 Plague War and Hellfire Also don't forget that Charlie's book of this podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is now available in Paperback, 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: Rebecca Rideal

Topics covered

• history
• monarchy
• James II
• catholic king
• historical analysis

Keywords

• James II
• history
• monarchy
• catholic king
• Rebecca Rideal
• Charlie Higson
• Willie Willie Harry Stee

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Willie Willie Harry Stee

Books & works: 1666 Plague War and Hellfire

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