British History Podcast

Exploring British History through stories, people and places.
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British History Podcast

Join your host, Philippa Lacey Brewell, for historian interviews and live chats. philippab.substack.com

  1. FEB 17

    The Life, Death and Martyrdom of Bishop Hooper, and did Arthur Tudor sleep with Katherine of Aragon?

    In this episode of British History Live, Main Topic of the episode: The life, death and martyrdom of Bishop Hooper. 3 minute explainer: Did they or didn’t they? Arthur Tudor and Katherine of Aragon, did they consummate their marriage? Plus, my visit the Chichester Cathedral 950 and what AI came up with when I asked for a video of Elizabeth I’s astrologer Dr John Dee consulting the stars! British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Paid Subscribers can comment and make suggestions for future content. Links mentioned in this episode: Interview with Gareth Russell: Arthur Tudor with his biographer Gareth Benjamin Street - The Dissolution of the Monasteries - Episode 1 of 5 - The Wars of the Roses Online History Festival: https://warsoftheroses.eventbrite.co.uk For tours go to: https://britishhistorytours.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 26m

  2. FEB 14

    Queen James: Britain's openly gay king

    Hello and Welcome! I'm Philippa and it’s great to see you here. I was honoured to be granted the first interview with Gareth Russell about his forthcoming book, a biography of James I of England/VI of Scotland, titled 'Queen James. The Life and Loves of Britain's First King' in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, and 'The Six Loves of James I' in the USA and Canada. The release date for Gareth's book is 27th February in the UK , Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, and 2nd December in the USA and Canada. You can order/pre-order Gareth's book from Blackwells and get it shipped to wherever you are in the world. (This is an affiliate link. I get a commission on books sold via this link but they are at no extra cost to you). You can get the extended, ad-free edit of this interview at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory. Gareth's book will be featured in the British History Patreon Book Club as our first book of 2026 (to reflect the later release date in the USA and Canada). Paid Substack Subscribers enjoy early access to historian interviews and the ability to comment on this and all posts. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

    55 min

  3. FEB 5

    How Charles I and Oliver Cromwell lost their heads - bizarre stories from the 17th century

    Exactly 12 years apart, Charles I and Oliver Cromwell lost their heads to the axe. In Cromwell's case over 2 years after he'd died! In this episode, recorded live, Philippa covers how a king could be tried for treason (a crime which hitherto was a crime committed against a king), the reaction to the king's death and the revenge his son, Charles II took on his corpse! Useful Links: Wars of the Roses Online History Festival: https://warsoftheroses.eventbrite.co.uk British History Patreon: Patreon.com/BritishHistory Philippa's Substack: https://substack.com/@britishhistory Interviews you may like: Dr Suzie Edge: Tortures and Horrors in History - Prof Aice Hunt: Republic - Dr Jonathan Healey: The Blazing World - Andrea Zuvich: Charles II's mistress Barbara Villiers - This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

    58 min

  4. JAN 21

    The Blazing World | 17th Century England | Dr Jonathan Healey

    I had a great time chatting with Jonathan Healey about the 17th century. Rather than the political classes, which usually get the attention when talking about the upheavals of the 17th century, we talked about the what was happening to the people of England and in turn what influence they had on events. I would thoroughly recommend Jonathan's book 'The Blazing World. A New History of Revolutionary England' available from Blackwells.com and shipped worldwide and other good bookshops. Thank you for listening to this interview, I hope you enjoyed it. There are many more for you to browse, over 40 fantastic historian interviews with people such as Tracy Borman OBE, Gareth Russell, Helen Carr are available on the British History Youtube Channel and British History Podcast. Join live me every other Monday night for 'British History Live' on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@BritishHistory British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive early access to interviews and exclusive monthly blogs please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Or if you want that plus even more, for only £1.50 more per month please consider joining my Patreon at www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory. You’ll enjoy the opportunity to put your questions to historians I interview, get early access to content, exclusive blogs, behind the scenes content, discounts on British History Events and take part in Book Club! All for £5/month. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

    1 hr

  5. JAN 20

    The day that changed Anne Boleyn's fate

    In this episode of 'British History Live' Philippa looks at the events of 29th January 1536. As Katherine of Aragon was laid to rest as Dowager Princess of Wales at Peterborough Cathedral, Anne Boleyn miscarried. Philippa explores Katherine's banishment, death, funeral and how, just as Anne thought her position was at its strongest and most secure, it all began to fall apart. Hi! I'm Philippa, welcome to the British History Channel. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoyed it. You can also join me every other Monday night for 'British History Live'. Next livestream is 3rd February at 6:30pm UK time. British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You may wish to join my Patreon to be able to ask historians your own questions, get discounts on British History Event tickets, join in with book club and receive exclusive posts such as talks from British History Tours tour! - Click Here This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 26m
  6. British History Live!

    JAN 6

    British History Live!

    Philippa is back, at a new time, for The British History Live Show, a live show discussing history stories and history in the news, every 2 weeks at 6:30pm UK time. This week sees the anniversaries of the coronation of England's Danish King Canute, the death of Edward the Confessor and the coronation of Harold Godwinson. Philippa discusses how Canute came to power in the beginning, how he elevated Earl Godwin to a point that saw his son as the natural successor to Edward the Confessor and who came in between. Also, “who was the real Uhtred?” plus new features: history in the news, history events and what abomination AI created for Philippa this week! Do you have a niggling question? Let me see if I can explain it in 3 minutes! Paying Substack subscribers can comment below to suggest atopic for me to explain in 3 minutes! (Patreon members please head to our dedicate chat within Patreon to do the same), Links mentioned: Wars of the Roses Online History Festival: https://warsoftheroses.eventbrite.co.uk British History Patreon: Patreon.com/BritishHistory Philippa's Substack: https://substack.com/@britishhistory Stories covered: New way to DNA test bones: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyx9nv4mleo Stonehenge may have had a political second use: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a63252376/stonehenge-politcal-meaning/ British History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 2m
  7. The Infamous Mistress of Charles II | Barbara Villiers

    10/23/2024

    The Infamous Mistress of Charles II | Barbara Villiers

    Barbara Villiers was Charles II's mistress from the time he became King (perhaps before) at the Restoration in 1660. I talked to Andrea Zuvich, the author of a new book 'Ravenous! Charles II's Most Infamous Mistress, Barbara Villiers' about Barbara's colourful life! Paid Substack subscribers have early access to this podcast episode. It will go on general release on 23rd October 2024 where it can also be seen on Youtube at Youtube.com/BritishHistory. Bonus content on Patreon.com/BritishHistory. Membership perks also includes the opportunity to submit your own questions for future guests. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 14m
  8. Live with Gareth Russell ahead of The Rise of the Tudors Tour

    09/18/2024

    Live with Gareth Russell ahead of The Rise of the Tudors Tour

    Today I am joined live by historian, author and presenter, Gareth Russell (from a cafe so apologies in advance for the poor sound quality in parts) ahead of The Rise of the Tudors Tour which we are hosting from 21st-27th September. Hear about where we are going and who is joining us along the way. Follow the tour on Instagram @british_history_tours. Book a tour at www.BritishHistoryTours.com. Get priority booking by becoming a member of my Patreon at Patreon.com/BritishHistory . Hear about tours as they are launched by signing up for free to this substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe

    38 min
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Join your host, Philippa Lacey Brewell, for historian interviews and live chats. philippab.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Exploring British History through stories, people and places.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    110
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    © Philippa Brewell
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