About this episode

This episode explores the life of Queen Anne and her impact on the Stuart dynasty.

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..... This is the tale of our one and only Queen Anne, who despite giving birth 17 times, was unable to produce an heir, ending the Stuart dynasty forever. Joining Charlie Higson as he delves into Anne's eventful life is Ophelia Field , author of The Kit Kat Club and The Favourite. Also don't forget that Charlie's paperback 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: Ophelia Field

Topics covered

• Queen Anne
• Stuart dynasty
• British history
• royalty
• biography

Keywords

• Queen Anne
• Stuart dynasty
• Ophelia Field
• Charlie Higson
• British history

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Willie Willie Harry Stee

Books & works: The Kit Kat Club, The Favourite

Places: England

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