Book Companion - Richard III

About this episode

Charlie Higson discusses the legacy of Richard III with Matt Lewis from the Richard the Third society.

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! Yes, Charlie Higson lands on Richard III. Was he Dick The Bad or should we celebrate him as one of the good ones? Here to argue his case is the Chairman of the Richard the Third society, Matt Lewis. 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: Matt Lewis

Topics covered

• Richard III
• historical debate
• literature
• education
• arts

Keywords

• Richard III
• Charlie Higson
• Matt Lewis
• history
• literature
• Willie Willie Harry Stee

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Richard the Third society

Products: Willie Willie Harry Stee

Books & works: Willie Willie Harry Stee

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