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Willy Willy Harry Stee...

Willy Willy Harry Stee...

By: Charlie Higson
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Summary

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 - James I

    Book Companion - James I
    May 14 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.......


    As we wave goodbye to the Tudors, we usher in the Stuarts for an episode of plotting, gunpowder or otherwise.


    In the 'proper historians' chair this week, we welcome Clare Jackson, author of Devil-land - England Under Siege - 1588 to 1688 and who is currently writing a book on James VI & I


    Also don't forget that Charlie's book of this podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is out now, 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 23 mins
  • Mary, Queen Of Scots

    Mary, Queen Of Scots
    May 8 2026

    Once again, the 'Willy Willy' rhyme takes a back seat as Charlie Higson digs into the extraordinary life of Mary, Queen Of Scots.


    Crowned Queen at 18 months old, made Queen Consort of France before being widowed at 18, her 2nd husband was murdered, her 3rd was one of the murderers! Oh and then she was imprisoned for 20 years before being executed.


    No wonder so much has been written about her, including the book that spawned a Hollywood movie, 'My Heart Is My Own' by Charlie's guest John Guy.


    Speaking of books, Charlie's book of the podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is available NOW in all book shops. Big ones, small ones, even those online ones!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Book Companion - Elizabeth I - Part 2

    Book Companion - Elizabeth I - Part 2
    Apr 30 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......


    It's part 2 of the story of Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth I and there's a lot to fit in. Plots, suitors, even an Armada and she survives them all.


    Joining Charlie Higson as he navigates her life is Tracy Borman, self confessed Elizabeth I super-fan and author of Elizabeth's Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin Queen


    Speaking of books, Charlie's book of the podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is available NOW in all book shops. Big ones, small ones, even those that online ones!

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    1 hr and 13 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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