A Slice of Medieval
Episodes
Historical Fiction - Feud by Derek Birks
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a sample of the audiobook of Feud, book 1 of the Rebels and Brothers series, set during the Wars of the Roses. Written by Derek Birks and narr...
The Wars of the Roses 28 - 1471 Peace, The Final Frontier...
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Edward IV has secured his throne - again. His enemies are all dead - now all he has to do is control his allies. Production music courtesy of www.ep...
The Wars of the Roses 27 - 1471 Peace in our time...
12 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of Tewkesbury, a few more challenges remain if Edward IV is to finally secure his throne. Production music courtesy of www.epidemic...
The Wars of the Roses 26 - 1471 Another Bloody Meadow...
22 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Having defeated Warwick at Barnet, Edward IV must face yet another threat this time from the erstwhile queen, Margaret of Anjou and her son Edward of ...
The Wars of the Roses 25 - 1471 The Fog of War...
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The returned Edward IV faces his old friend and ally, Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick in a medieval shoot out at the OK Corral. But then the fog of w...
The Wars of the Roses 24 - 1471 Coming in by the Windows...
08 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
King Edward IV has fled to Flanders, leaving his queen and his daughters in sanctuary. Warwick is now in control with an ailing Henry VI restored to t...
The Wars of the Roses 23 - 1470 Welcome to the House of Cards...
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In 1470. The Earl of Warwick is finished - or is he? How strong is the Yorkist House of Cards? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
The Wars of the Roses 22 - 1470 Warwick has a cunning plan...
17 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the winter of 1469-70 the Earl of Warwick contemplates outright rebellion to put his son in law, the Duke of Clarence, on the throne... Productio...
The Wars of the Roses 21 - 1469 The Kingmaker Illusion
10 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Warwick and Clarence are discontented... something must be done! Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
The Wars of the Roses 20 - Warwick, the Wedding Planner
03 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Edward IV finds that keeping the peace is every bit as hard as winning the war. Law and order continues to be a problem and... in the north... somethi...
The Wars of the Roses 19 - 1464 Be careful what you wish for...
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Edward Iv has stamped out Lancastrian opposition, but now he must rule effectively to keep the fragile support he has won. He must also marry to get a...
The Wars of the Roses 18 - 1463/4 Last Chance Saloon...
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
1463-4 With the Yorkists closing in, the Lancastrians are very much in the Last Chance Saloon and running out of options. Production music courtesy...
The Wars of the Roses 17 - 1462 You Wouldn't Read About It...
29 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In 1462, the fortunes of the House of Lancaster hang by a thread - can they recover? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
The Wars of the Roses 16 - Who wants to be in my gang?
22 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The battle of Towton has given Edward IV the throne, but can he keep it? Queen Margaret is working hard to ensure that he does not. But first she need...
The Wars of the Roses 15 - 1461 The Bloody Meadow...
15 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At last the struggle reaches its first great climax, at Towton in 1461. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
The Wars of the Roses 14 - 1461 Our Sun of York
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Duke of York and his chief ally, the Earl of Salisbury, are dead. It's time for youth to play its part... Production music courtesy of www....
The Wars of the Roses 13 - Winter has come...
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Yorkists have possession of the king and are in the ascendant - it's 1455 all over again, isn't it? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsou...
The Wars of the Roses 12 - Warwick. the pirate earl...
18 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Duke of York is in Ireland but the hyperactive Earl of Warwick is on the move! Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
The Wars of the Roses 11 - Let battle commence!
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At last the talking stops and the fighting begins - yes, but as always, nothing is ever straightforward in the Wars of the Roses... Production musi...
The Wars of the Roses 10 - Remind me why we're doing this? 1459
14 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With all the major combatants heading for Ludlow in 1459, I take a moment to assess the motives of those involved. Production music courtesy of www...
The Wars of the Roses 9 - A Line in the Sand 1459
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After the battle of St Albans, York was in control - but the same problems existed at court. Also, how could King Henry trust a man who had twice take...
The Wars of the Roses 8 - Bust-up at St Albans 1455
23 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
King Henry recovers at Christmas 1454. Somerset is released. Now what? Will York and the Nevilles let their control slip away? Production music cou...
The Wars of the Roses 7 - "Fasten Your Seatbelts..." it's 1454
16 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The king's incapacity in 1453 throws the government into chaos. Someone will have to take charge - but who can be trusted? Production music courtes...
The Wars of the Roses 6 - A Red Wedding? Trouble in the North in 1453
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I take a look at the conflict brewing in the north of England in 1453 and how it affected the kingdom. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsoun...
The Wars of the Roses 5 - Swords at Dawn? London 1452
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I examine more closely the York – Somerset feud and how it almost brought England to the brink of warfare in February/March 1452. Production music...
The Wars of the Roses 4 - Bitter Rivals: York and Somerset
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 4 of the Wars of the Roses podcast series, I look at the beginning of the rivalry between Richard, Duke of York, and Edmund Beaufort, Duke of ...
The Wars of the Roses 3 - Henry VI: Saint or Simpleton?
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3 of the Wars of the Roses podcast series, I take a look at the reign of Henry VI up to 1450 and in particular how Henry's personality impacte...
The Wars of the Roses 2 - Kings and Nobles
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of the Wars of the Roses podcast series, I examine the minority of Henry VI and the role it played in the wars. Production music courtesy ...
The Wars of the Roses 1 - The Original Game of Thrones
29 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of a series of podcasts on the Wars of the Roses. In this podcast I look at England before the Wars. Production music courtesy of ...
Where Does History Come From?
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Where Does History Come From? What do we believe happened in the past and why? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com