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Sep 19, 2024 • 49min

Edward & Æthelflæd

In the third episode of the new series of Willy Willy Harry Stee, Charlie Higson looks at the life of Alfred The Great's successor Edward The Elder. But if you look at Edward, you also have to explore the incredible parallel life and leadership of his sister Æthelflæd, the Lady of the Mercians.Joining Charlie to uncover this fascinating story of sibling collaboration and rivalry, is Joanna Arman, author of The Warrior Queen: The Life and Legend Of Æthelflæd, Daughter Of Alfred The Great Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 6min

Alfred The Great

History shows that when you've got a name like 'Alfred The Great', you're possibly not quite as 'great' as some might think, however when it comes to Alfred, it seems he earned his nickname for many reasons, as Charlie Higson discovers in episode 2 of this new series. Helping Charlie fact-check Alfred's greatness is Justin Pollard, Historian, TV producer and author of Alfred The Great: The Man Who Made England Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 5, 2024 • 24min

Series 2 - The Introduction

So here it is. Series Two of Willy Willy Harry Stee and Charlie Higson is going to start by going back and looking at the pre-Norman Kings of England, the Saxons and the Vikings. In this introductory episode, Charlie lays the groundwork for the appearance of Alfred The Great, to come in the next podcast. It has all the thrills and excitement of a Hollywood blockbuster! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 43min

BONUS EPISODE - Building Myth Busting

In this special bonus episode, released just ahead of Series 2, Charlie Higson welcomes the font of archaeological knowledge that is James Wright, author of Historic Building Mythbusting, a book which, well, does exactly what it says on the cover.That local pub of yours that says it's 'Ye Oldest In England'.......it probably isn't. Those secret tunnels under every town? They don't exist.Listen and marvel at the nonsense we've been told over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 29, 2024 • 26min

The Willy Willy Pub Quiz!

To end our series of short episodes, Charlie Higson brings you the much anticipated Willy Willy Harry Stee Pub Quiz!So gather round your family and friends and see how many you get right in the King of all Quizzes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 29, 2024 • 23min

Willy Willy Shorts - The Origin Of Language

Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country.In today's episode, Charlie looks at the origins of many words we use everyday without knowing why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 27, 2024 • 9min

Willy Willy Shorts - The alternative rhyme

Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country.In today's episode, Charlie's diversion concerns the actual rhyme that inspired the podcast. Willy Willy Harry Stee, or rather an alternative version which requires a lot of learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 26, 2024 • 11min

Willy Willy Shorts - Wars Of The Roses from a different perspective

Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country.In today's episode, Charlie finds out that the Welsh view of the Wars Of The Roses was more like a giant family squabble! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 25, 2024 • 5min

Willy Willy Shorts - Great Tales from English History

Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country.In today's episode, Charlie gives us an insight into how he was partly inspired to create the Willy Willy Harry Stee podcast, thanks to a fabulous book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 6min

Willy Willy Shorts - A Baptism of Saliva

Through August, Charlie Higson brings you a summer treat. A series of short daily episodes of Willy Willy Harry Stee which allow you to hear the bits we had to cut from the original series. Interesting facts about all aspects of the monarchy and the country.In today's episode, Charlie looks at the eventful baptism of James I. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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