The History of England

David Crowther

The rich and varied story of the English people in regular, edible and tasty chunks. With gravy. Some gristle every so often.

  • 39 minutes 53 seconds
    436 Three Horsemen
    It is possible that Charles and his Privy Council didn't necessarily want war - certainly Clarendon did not; but they were prepared to rattle the sabre and man the brink to try and force trade consessions which some unprovoked acts of agression.But they allowed themselves to be diplomatically isolated, and Johan de Witt was not scared - he had the world's most powerful navy, pots of money, and a French alliance. And so the Second Anglo Dutch war was joined. 

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    21 December 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    School for Scandal by Gavin Whitehead
    Gavin Whitehead of the Art of Crime Podcast tells us the story of the art historian, soviet spy and traitor - Anthony Blunt

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    7 December 2025, 8:00 am
  • 40 minutes 2 seconds
    435 The Anglican Tyranny
    In 1661 fresh elections brought together another Long Parliament. This, the Cavalier parliament, would sit, off and on, for 18 years. It was not inspired by a spirit of compromise. The programme they introduced tried very hard to squish the horrid innovations of the revolutionary period back into the bottle, and search for the uniformity and 'natural' order of things that seemed to have been lost.

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    30 November 2025, 8:00 am
  • 45 minutes 6 seconds
    434 Return of the King
    In 1660 the King returned and immediately sought to rebuild the damaged prestige of the Crown. And in popular memory, Charles II's reputation has been among the best - the Merrie Monarch, a polymath and breath of fresh air that brought back the joy. The episode covers the king's return, his character and historical reputation - and the Restoration settlement in Ireland and Scotland.

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    16 November 2025, 8:00 am
  • 34 minutes 36 seconds
    433 9.1 Restoration, Revolution and the English Enlightenment
    In this first episode of Series 9, a a chance to talk about some of the themes which will drive our period of 1660 to 1715. The continuing role of religion in politics, the Rage of Parties, the varying fortunes and influences of the Three Kingdoms, the growing involvement of Britain in European conflict. But most of all a growing transformation of society, the age of improvement, the 'crucible of modernity' - the English Enlightenment.

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    9 November 2025, 8:00 am
  • 47 minutes 40 seconds
    432b Europe XIII The Age of the Sun King Pt II
    Throughout Europe, nations made sweeping social changes, driven the demands of war, the ideas of Absolutism and the growing belief in reason and improvement. This is the age of many of the great names of European history - Louis the Sun King, Peter the Great. It saw the ending of Spanish hegemony- and start of the French. And so - here it is, in this episode, a whistle stop tour of monarchs, mayhem, and madness.

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    26 October 2025, 8:00 am
  • 49 minutes 49 seconds
    432a Europe XIII The Age of the Sun King Pt I
    Late 17th century and the 18th century Europe was dominated by French culture, wealth, and military exploits. In the first of two epiosdes on the period between 1660 and 1715 (ish), we consider emerging themes in religion, colonialisation, trade - and the Age of Reason

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    19 October 2025, 7:00 am
  • 42 minutes 12 seconds
    French and English Revolutions Q&A Part II
    Part II of the Q&A where Will Clark of The French Revolution & Napoleon Podcast and I compare and contrast the French and English Revolutions and try to answer all your questions

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    7 October 2025, 7:00 am
  • 57 minutes 55 seconds
    French and English Revolutions Q&A Part I
    Will Clark of The French Revolution & Napoleon Podcast and I compare and contrast the French and English Revolutions and try to answer all your questions

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    30 September 2025, 9:09 am
  • 45 minutes 39 seconds
    The Greatest Welsh Ruler: Episode 2 (1066-1415)

    Welcome to our search for the Greatest Ruler of Wales. In these two Podcasts, Stephen aims to introduce some of the leaders who shaped Medieval Welsh History. Along the way, We’ll give a very succinct survey of the history of Roman and Medieval Wales.


    In this episode, we cover the period from 1066 10 1415, and rulers Owain ap Gruffudd (Owain Gwynedd), Rhys ap Gruffydd, Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, The Great, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, The Last, and Owain Glyndŵr.


    Enjoy the history – and visit the website to read biographies and take part in the voting! https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/blog/2025/08/28/greatest-welsh-ruler

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    14 September 2025, 7:00 am
  • 55 minutes 50 seconds
    The Greatest Welsh Ruler: Episode 1 (350 to 1063)

    Welcome to our search for the Greatest Ruler of Wales. In these two Podcasts, Stephen aims to introduce some of the leaders who shaped Medieval Welsh History. Along the way, We’ll give a very succinct survey of the history of Roman and Medieval Wales.


    In this episode, we cover the period from 250 AD, to 1066, and rulers Macsn Wledig, Cunedda, Cadwallon ap Cadfan, Rhodri Mawr, Hywel Dda, ‘The Good’, and Gruffudd ap Llywelyn.


    Enjoy the history – and visit the website to read biographies and take part in the voting! https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/blog/2025/08/28/greatest-welsh-ruler

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    7 September 2025, 7:00 am
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