The Wars of the Roses 46 - The end of the House of York?
Perkin Warbeck continues to present a problem for Henry VII, desperate to secure the future of his new dynasty. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Nov 24, 2019•19 min
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Derek Birks is an #historicalfiction author who is interested in all matters historical. Sharon Bennett Connolly is a #medieval #historian who writes mainly about women.
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The Wars of the Roses 45 - Perkin Warbeck
A new imposter threatens Henry VII new regime but this gets help from other states. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Nov 09, 2019•18 min
The Wars of the Roses 44 - The King from Ireland
A new threat to Henry emerges in the form of a pretender in Ireland aided by the Earl of Lincoln. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Oct 26, 2019•17 min
The Wars of the Roses 43 - Not Another King...
What problems faced the new king, Henry Tudor, after Bosworth? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Oct 12, 2019•16 min
The Wars of the Roses 42 - Bosworth, the second part...
The Battle of Bosworth, part two Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Image Attribution - Bill Sibley CC BY–SA 2.0
Aug 10, 2019•14 min
The Wars of the Roses 41 - Bosworth, the first part...
The Battle of Bosworth, Part One... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Image Attribution - John Taylor CC BY 2.0
Aug 03, 2019•19 min
The Wars of the Roses 40 - A Welshman came calling...
The moment has come: Henry Tudor lands in England with a few men and a few promises of support - but will it be enough? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Jul 13, 2019•18 min
The Wars of the Roses 39 - Fake news...
By Christmas 1484, Richard III is still childless and his opponent, Henry Tudor, already has a bride lined up. What should Richard do? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Jun 22, 2019•15 min
The Wars of the Roses 38 - The Waiting Game...
After the failure of the 1483 revolts, Henry Tudor returns to Brittany whilst Richard III seeks to establish firmer control over the troublesome south. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Jun 08, 2019•19 min
The Wars of the Roses 37 - A Stormy Autumn...
Richard III is king, but in the deep south trouble is brewing and Henry Tudor waits in Brittany... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
May 25, 2019•18 min
The Wars of the Roses 36 - Kingslayer?
Richard III has taken the throne of England, but what is to be done with his two nephews? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
May 11, 2019•16 min
The Wars of the Roses 35 - When is a King not a King?
Why did loyal Richard of Gloucester seize the throne from his 12 year old nephew? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Apr 26, 2019•15 min
The Wars of the Roses 34 - Off With His Head!
May 1483 and Richard, Duke of Gloucester takes measures to weaken any potential opponents... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Apr 12, 2019•17 min
The Wars of the Roses 33 - 1483 The Game Begins...
Edward IV has died and the scramble for the throne begins... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Mar 30, 2019•17 min
The Wars of the Roses 32 - Edward, Prince of Wales
One of the central figures in the crisis of 1483 is the young king, Edward V. I take a look at what we know about the boy. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Mar 15, 2019•13 min
The Wars of the Roses 31 - Gloucester, the Loyal Brother
We look at the role of Richard, Duke of Gloucester during Edward IV's second reign. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Mar 02, 2019•17 min
The Wars of the Roses 30 - Trouble with the In-laws??
During Edward IV's second reign much criticism has been levelled at the queen's Woodville family. Is it justified? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Feb 15, 2019•15 min
The Wars of the Roses 29 - 1470s A Surfeit of Brothers...
After the peace, comes the division of the spoils and the Duke of Clarence was not happy with his share. But then when was he ever happy? Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Feb 02, 2019•16 min
Historical Fiction - Feud by Derek Birks
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 narrated by Mike Rogers.
Feb 01, 2019•2 min
The Wars of the Roses 28 - 1471 Peace, The Final Frontier...
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.epidemicsound.com
Jan 25, 2019•14 min
The Wars of the Roses 27 - 1471 Peace in our time...
In the aftermath of Tewkesbury, a few more challenges remain if Edward IV is to finally secure his throne. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Jan 12, 2019•14 min
The Wars of the Roses 26 - 1471 Another Bloody Meadow...
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 Westminster. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Dec 22, 2018•13 min
The Wars of the Roses 25 - 1471 The Fog of War...
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 war descends... Image in the public domain Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Dec 14, 2018•13 min
The Wars of the Roses 24 - 1471 Coming in by the Windows...
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 the throne. What can Edward do to turn things around? Image courtesy of wikimedia Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Dec 08, 2018•14 min
The Wars of the Roses 23 - 1470 Welcome to the House of Cards...
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
Nov 30, 2018•16 min
The Wars of the Roses 22 - 1470 Warwick has a cunning plan...
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... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Nov 17, 2018•15 min
The Wars of the Roses 21 - 1469 The Kingmaker Illusion
Warwick and Clarence are discontented... something must be done! Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Nov 10, 2018•13 min
The Wars of the Roses 20 - Warwick, the Wedding Planner
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... something is stirring - something called Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Nov 03, 2018•14 min
The Wars of the Roses 19 - 1464 Be careful what you wish for...
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 an heir to the throne but his choice of wife comes as a bit of a surprise... Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Oct 26, 2018•15 min
The Wars of the Roses 18 - 1463/4 Last Chance Saloon...
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 of www.epidemicsound.com
Oct 06, 2018•15 min
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