• Episode 48 - The Road to Civil War (Part 3 of 3)
    Apr 6 2026

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    SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES - THE LOST KING & THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR

    Across three episodes, 46, 47, and 48, I'll be looking into the deep roots of the civil wars, focussing on Prince Henry Frederick Stuart, son and heir to King James VI/I. His untimely death in 1612 shocked the three kingdoms, and left his younger brother, Charles, as heir. Who was Henry, what were the expectations on him, and how might he have tackled the crucial issues that presented themselves at the death of King James in 1625?

    PART 3, CROWN AND CRISIS

    With Dr Steven Veerapen, Gareth Russell, and Professor Siobhan Keenan.

    Our panel of 3 historians discuss the issues that faced the successor to King James VI/I and debate how, had Henry survived to become Henry IX, he might have dealt with them.

    * Who would he have married?

    * Would Parliament have refused him Tonnage and Poundage revenue?

    * How would the old king's favourite, the Duke of Buckingham, have fared?

    * Henry's attitude to religion.

    * The Thirty Years War.

    * Might the Wars of the Three Kingdoms have occurred?

    This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

    Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!

    To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com

    You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

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    56 mins
  • Episode 47 - The Road to Civil War (Part 2 of 3)
    Apr 4 2026

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    SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES - THE LOST KING & THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR

    Across three episodes, 46, 47, and 48, I'll be looking into the deep roots of the civil wars, focussing on Prince Henry Frederick Stuart, son and heir to King James VI/I. His untimely death in 1612 shocked the three kingdoms, and left his younger brother, Charles, as heir. Who was Henry, what were the expectations on him, and how might he have tackled the crucial issues that presented themselves at the death of King James in 1625?

    PART 2, UNTIMELY DEATH - With Gareth Russell

    Focussing on Henry's life following the union of the crowns in 1603, Gareth tells me about the prince's upbringing, the expectations placed upon him, and his own beliefs.

    • How much did King James VI/I influence Henry?
    • In what ways did he differ to his younger brother, Charles?
    • What effect did Henry's shocking death have in Britain and abroad?

    This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

    Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!

    To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com

    You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

    Thanks for your support!

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    55 mins
  • Episode 46 - The Road to Civil War (Part 1 of 3)
    Apr 3 2026

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    SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES - THE LOST KING & THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR

    Across three episodes, 46, 47, and 48, I'll be looking into the deep roots of the civil wars, focussing on Prince Henry Frederick Stuart, son and heir to King James VI/I. His untimely death in 1612 shocked the three kingdoms, and left his younger brother, Charles, as heir. Who was Henry, what were the expectations on him, and how might he have tackled the crucial issues that presented themselves at the death of King James in 1625?

    PART 1, SCOTTISH PRINCE - With Dr Steven Veerapen

    Focussing on Henry's younger years, Steven tells me about the prince's character, upbringing, and the political and religious landscape of Scotland.

    • What expectations did people place on Henry?
    • How was he groomed for kingship?
    • In what way did he differ to his father?

    This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

    Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!

    To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com

    You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

    Thanks for your support!

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    57 mins
  • Episode 45 - Prince Rupert's Dog
    Dec 13 2025

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    Professor Mark Stoyle (University of Southampton) joins me to discuss Rupert's dog, Boye, and belief & superstition of the time.

    * How was Boye woven into witchcraft, superstition, and belief?

    * What do we know of the real dog and his fate?

    * Magical powers given to the dog in pamphlets

    * The explosion of pamphlets and printing presses

    This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

    To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com

    Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!

    You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

    Thanks for your support!

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    50 mins
  • Episode 44 - The Youth of Charles, Prince of Wales.
    Nov 8 2025

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    Author Claire Hobson joins me to discuss the formative early years of King Charles II, and how they were scarred by civil war.

    * Childhood companions, George & Francis Villiers

    * Awareness of the growing political turmoil

    * Relationships with Christabella Wyndham (wet-nurse) & Lucy Walter

    * Commander of the Western Association

    * Potential alliances with the Cromwells

    This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

    To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com

    Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!

    You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

    Thanks for your support!

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    59 mins
  • Episode 43 - What Happened to the Covenanters?
    Oct 11 2025

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 42 - Archibald Campbell, Marquis of Argyll
    Jul 5 2025

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    Murdo Fraser MSP will discuss the life and times of Archibald Campbell, Marquess of Argyll, and his rivalry with James Graham, Marquess of Montrose.

    Hear about the coincidental similarities between the two men, but also their great differences. Also, Alison Diamond, archivist for the current Duke and Duchess of Argyll (Argyll Estates) joins me to discuss Inveraray Castle today, some snippets of their archives relating to the Marquess of Argyll, and what they tell us about Archibald and his wife, Margaret.

    This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

    To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com

    Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!

    You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

    Thanks for your support!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 41 - Ned Hyde & Bulstrode Whitelocke (Friends in Youth)
    Mar 8 2025

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    1 hr and 33 mins