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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 - Edward VI
    Apr 2 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


    Henry VIII's only legitimate son is crowned King at 9 years old and as Charlie Higson discovers, his should have been the perfect reign, but it will come as no surprise to find out that things didn't go according to plan.


    Helping Charlie is this episodes proper historian, Stephen Alford who wrote about Edward for Penguin Books 'Monarch' series as well as authoring his highly acclaimed book 'The Watchers: A Secret History of the Reign of Elizabeth'


    And of course, if you like books, remember to get your copy of 'Willie WIllie Harry Stee' by Charlie, available now!

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Book Companion - Henry VIII - Part 2
    Mar 27 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.......


    Henry VIII gets a second episode in which Charlie Higson tells the story of Katherine, Anne, Jane, Anne, Catherine and Katherine. The Six Wives of Henry VIII.


    Assisting him on this tumultuous voyage is the husband and wife historical tag-team of Julia Fox & John Guy, authors of Hunting the Falcon: Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the Marriage that Shook Europe.


    The book of this podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is out now, the perfect feast for your eyes as this podcast is a feast for your ears.


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Willie-Harry-Stee-brand-new-hilarious/dp/0008741050

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Book Companion - Henry VIII - Part 1
    Mar 20 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.......


    Yes, we usher in Henry VIII.

    He ate a lot. He spent a lot. He married a lot.

    If that's all you know about the most famous of all our Kings, then listen on as Charlie Higson uncovers Henry's life in the first part of a story that is so epic, it requires.....well......two parts!


    Such is Henry's magnitude, one guest is not enough either. In this episode we have two, the formidable husband and wife team of John Guy & Julia Fox, authors of many books on this Monarch including Hunting The Falcon, Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the Marriage that Shook Europe.


    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 12 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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