S10 E9 | Kidnap
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Why does Edward IV’s gluttony matter to his sudden death?
Hello friends. Now, just when you thought things were all hunky-dory in Plantagenet, England, fate has one hell of a surprise in store for the court of England's gluttonous, womanising monarch, Edward IV. If you aren't yet a subscriber to our bonus episodes, let me tell you, you're missing out on your chance to delve deeper into the history behind this episode. This week, producer Al and I will be discussing what links Queen Elizabeth II and Edward IV and what drives the future Richard III to cancel the coronation of Edward V. But in the meantime, it's time for a kidnapping. After this, short break.
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It's a wonderful thing to be out by the water in the English spring. Edward IV, Plantagenet King of England, is having the time of his life. It's a lovely day, so he and a few courtiers have decided to take a break from the luxury of Westminster Palace. They've come out in the fresh air to do what medieval kings and their subjects love best, killing stuff. But today's excursion isn't a boar hunt or a team bonding away day to rip the guts out of a few mangy old foxes. They're on a fishing trip. The king and his pals have packed their rods, nets, lines and traps. Sandwiches haven't been invented yet, but knowing Edward, they've probably packed a cool box with a dozen deer pasties and the medieval equivalent of a few slabs of continental lager.
Because, let's be honest, there's nothing quite like a long afternoon spent fishing to make a fun day out of doing absolutely shag all. And, as Edward settles into his 40s, doing shag all is what makes the world go round. Last year, he turned 40 and, given the miles on his political clock, that feels more like 140. So, as he casts his worm into the water and waits to see if anything bites, he's well within his rights to live his best life. And why not? It's the start of 1483 and Edward has been on the throne for more than 20 years. Since winning the crown in a bloodbath at the Battle of Towton, he's seen off all manner of threats. Henry VI is dead. Margaret of Anjou?
How did Edward IV’s fishing trip turn into his fatal illness?
Dead. Warwick the Kingmaker? Dead. George, Duke of Clarence? Dead. In their place, Edward has raised a new royal family of his own. He and Queen Elizabeth Woodville have five beautiful daughters and two healthy young sons. The eldest boy, Edward, Prince of Wales, is 12 and being trained for leadership by his uncle, Anthony Woodville, one of the most glamorous and famous knightly nobles in Europe. Edward has loads of money, which comes in the form of his French pension. Ten grand a year in gold, paid in return for, well, sitting around on his backside doing nothing. He has a fine wardrobe of clothes. He has mistresses galore. As well as his regular squeeze, a piece of red-hot superflirt from London called Elizabeth or Jane Shore, there's hardly anyone with a pair of knickers and a pulse who hasn't been up to the royal bedchamber for a game of naked twister at some time or another.
So, yeah, life is great, thanks. When Edward's horny, he gets some. When he's hungry, he eats. When he's thirsty, he drinks. When he's full of food and drink, he sticks his fingers down his throat, bundles it all up and starts again.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Why does Edward IV’s gluttony matter to his sudden death?
0:00–3:15
2
How did Edward IV’s fishing trip turn into his fatal illness?
3:15–6:30
3
What political vacuum did Edward IV’s death create for England?
6:30–11:15
4
How did the Woodville family plan to protect young Edward V?
11:15–15:55
5
Why did Richard, Duke of Gloucester, seize Edward V on the road?
15:55–20:19
6
What accusations did Richard use to justify imprisoning the Woodvilles?
20:19–24:13
7
How did Richard secure the protectorate and plan the coronation?
24:13–29:54
8
What are the possible outcomes for Richard’s hold on power?
29:54–33:53