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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 - William & Mary - Part 2

    Book Companion - William & Mary - Part 2
    Jun 25 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 Charlie, James again. William & Mary.......


    Having looked at Mary's life in the last episode, it's time to focus on William III , otherwise known as William Of Orange.


    Just watch out for the mole!


    To discuss William's reign, Charlie is joined by Dr Jonathan Healey, author of The Blazing World, and do remember that Charlie's book of the podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is available NOW in all book shops. Yes! All of them! And now in Paperback form too! Perfect for the beach!, or the pool, or the rain soaked bus shelter in Whitby.

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    59 mins
  • Book Companion - William & Mary - Part 1

    Book Companion - William & Mary - Part 1
    Jun 18 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 Charlie, James again. William & Mary.......


    Having booted her Dad out of power, along comes Mary II, complete with husband William Of Orange.


    In the episode, the first of two on these joint rulers, Charlie Higson looks at Mary's life, along with his 'proper' historian, Dr Jonathan Healey who makes a welcome return to the podcast.


    Of course, you might prefer to read about William & Mary, in which case you should grab a copy of Willie WIllie Harry Stee, the Paperback, out now!

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    54 mins
  • Book Companion - James II

    Book Companion - James II
    Jun 11 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 Charlie, James again.......


    In this episode, Charlie Higson examines a reign that could be filed under 'Not Very Successful', lasting only 3 years and being ended by his daughter and son-in-law.


    Helping Charlie understand our last catholic king is 'proper' historian Rebecca Rideal, author of 1666 Plague War and Hellfire


    Also don't forget that Charlie's book of this podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is now available in Paperback, 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 8 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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