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Willy Willy Harry Stee...

Willy Willy Harry Stee...

By: Charlie Higson
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Charlie Higson's History of the Monarchy.


In each new weekly episode, Charlie and his friendly experts....(ie REAL historians)...learn all about one of our Kings or Queens and ask searching questions like:


  • Were they any good?
  • What did they actually do?
  • Why did so many die from an exploding stomach?


It's the story of families at war....literally!


New episodes every Friday.

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Episodes
  • Book Companion - Oliver Cromwell

    Book Companion - Oliver Cromwell
    May 28 2026

    Willy Willy, Harry......er.....no. This one doesn't fit into the rhyme, BUT, after lopping Charles I's head off, Oliver Cromwell abolished the Monarchy and led the country himself, so he's a worthy inclusion.


    In this episode Charlie Higson unpicks Cromwell's life and the reasons why we had 11 years without a King or Queen.


    His 'proper historian' is Dr Jonathan Healey, author of 'Blazing World - A New History of Revolutionary England'


    The book of this podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is out now, the perfect feast for your eyes as this podcast is a feast for your ears.


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Willie-Harry-Stee-brand-new-hilarious/dp/0008741050

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Book Companion - Charles I

    Book Companion - Charles I
    May 21 2026


    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......


    Charles The 1st, a king so bad he got himself executed and almost finished the Monarchy off for good.


    But, of course, the story isn't that simple. Luckily for us, Charlie Higson unpicks his life with the help of Leanda De Lisle, historian and author of Henrietta Maria, Conspirator, Warrior, Phoenix Queen.


    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

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Book Companion - James I

    Book Companion - James I
    May 14 2026

    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.......


    As we wave goodbye to the Tudors, we usher in the Stuarts for an episode of plotting, gunpowder or otherwise.


    In the 'proper historians' chair this week, we welcome Clare Jackson, author of Devil-land - England Under Siege - 1588 to 1688 and who is currently writing a book on James VI & I


    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

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    1 hr and 23 mins
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Enjoying this series immensely. Facts presented in a way that is interesting and accessible.

Learnt so much, and listening has encouraged me to develop my knowledge and understanding of the monarchy further.

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