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British History Podcast

British History Podcast

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Join your host, Philippa Lacey, for historian interviews and deep dives into stories, events and people in British History.


You can find Philippa writing about history and travelling historical locations at philippab.substack.com

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  • 1381 Peasants' Revolt

    1381 Peasants' Revolt
    Jun 11 2026

    The 1381 Peasant's Revolt has gone down in history as the first popular uprising in England, a violent reaction to a new tax, but that is no where near the full story.

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    Historian, author and presenter Matt Lewis (History Hit, the Gone Medieval podcast) joined me at Warwick Words history Festival ahead of his talk about this pivotal moment in history.

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    The website Matt mentioned is https://www.1381.online

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    Hi! I'm Philippa, welcome to the British History Channel.


    Thank you for listening to this episode, I hope you enjoyed it. There are many more here for you to browse through including over 60 fantastic historian interviews with people such as Tracy Borman OBE, Gareth Russell, Helen Carr and many more.


    Buy books from these incredible historians, shipped worldwide from Blackwells - click here (This is an affiliate link. I get a commission on books sold via this link but they are at no extra cost to you).


    Join my Patreon - click here and enjoy ad-free extended interviews with bonus content, Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and more for all for £5/month.


    You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa


    You can support me for free by commenting and rating this episode.

    Visit British History Tours for full details of history tours and events.


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    About Philippa

    Philippa is a Historian and the owner of British History Tours and British History Events.


    Receive weekly history news (including links to new historian interviews) from Philippa by subscribing to my Substack

    I'd really appreciate your help in making this show the best it can be. I know time is precious but if you do have 10 minutes you can spare to fill out this anonymous listener survey, I'd be really grateful - http://bit.ly/britishhistorypodcast-survey


    Philippa founded award-winning Historic Tour Operator British History Tours in 2014. Find out about these luxury, fully-escorted, immersive historical experiences at BritishHistoryTours.com

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    15 Min.
  • Richard III acted decisively! | 1483, the Year of the 3 kings

    Richard III acted decisively! | 1483, the Year of the 3 kings
    May 30 2026
    Historian Nathen Amin sat down with me at Warwick Words History Festival before his talk on "The year of the 3 kings, 1483" to discuss Edward IV's lack of forward planning, the course of events which brought Edward V to London and into the Tower, and when Nathen thinks Richard, then Duke of Gloucester, decided he should not just act as Regent for his nephew, but take his crown and become king.Useful timestamps in this episode:00:00 - The significance of 1483: Year of the Three Kings00:14 - Edward IV's reign and sudden death at 4000:57 - Edward IV’s physical transformation and health neglect01:24 - Succession challenges with young princes02:23 - Rival factions: Woodvilles vs. Richard of Gloucester03:17 - Could Edward IV have prepared better for his death?03:54 - The importance of securing the heir in medieval rulership04:23 - Fears of vulnerability when the king is a child05:24 - The influence of male ambitions after Edward IV’s death06:11 - The movement of Edward V and the importance of his return to London06:40 - The importance of the princes’ crowning and the rise of Richard07:10 - The political tension with Lord Hastings and the Woodville family07:40 - Richard’s diplomatic position and the meeting in Northamptonshire08:08 - Elizabeth Woodville’s reaction and her flight into sanctuary09:06 - The decision to move the princes to the Tower09:34 - The arrest of Lord Hastings and the centralization of Richard’s power10:32 - Richard’s assumption of Lord Protector and consolidating authority11:01 - Elizabeth Woodville’s flight and the rising tensions11:31 - The move of the princes into the Tower of London12:28 - The infamous execution of Lord Hastings and Richard’s ruthlessness13:28 - Richard’s strategic moves and the escalation of violence14:27 - Threats to Richard’s power in the North and the Neville lands15:27 - Richard’s swift consolidation of power and the downfall of rivals16:26 - The anonymous sermon condemning the princes and Richard’s rapid rise17:25 - Richard’s strategic decisions and the perception of his ruthlessness18:10 - The debate over the legitimacy of the princes18:49 - Richard’s potential motives about the princes’ legitimacy and accusations19:19 - The evidence (or lack thereof) around the princes’ deaths and legitimacy20:16 - The political context of Richard’s usurpation21:12 - The legitimacy of Richard’s claim and the legitimacy law21:42 - Richard’s legal justifications, including Titulus Regius22:08 - The question of the princes’ legitimacy and Richard’s evidence22:39 - The political manipulation and timing of Richard’s actions23:08 - Richard’s rapid moves and the urgency of power consolidation24:21 - The moral and religious conflict faced by Richard24:48 - Richard’s faith and the justification of ruthless acts25:17 - The medieval kingship and divine justification for harsh decisions25:46 - Parallels with modern leadership and the justifications for tough choices26:09 - Closing remarks and thanksThank you for listening to this episode, I hope you enjoyed it. There are many more history videos here for you to watch including over 60 fantastic historian interviews with people such as Tracy Borman OBE, Gareth Russell, Helen Castor, Helen Carr and many more. Join my Patreon to enjoy ad-free, extended interviews with bonus content, Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and more, all for £5/month.You can also give me one off support by donating at www.buymeacoffee.com/PhilippaYou can support me for free by commenting on this episode and subscribing to the channel. Visit British History Tours for full details of history tours and events.⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️About PhilippaPhilippa is a Historian and the founder of British History Tours and British History Events.Receive weekly history news (including links to new historian interviews) from Philippa by subscribing to my Substack at Substack.com/ ⁨@BritishHistory⁩I'd really appreciate your help in making this show the best it can be. I know time is precious but if you do have 10 minutes you can spare to fill out this anonymous listener survey, I'd be really grateful - http://bit.ly/britishhistorypodcast-surveyPhilippa founded award-winning Historic Tour Operator British History Tours in 2014. Find out about these luxury, fully-escorted, immersive historical experiences at BritishHistoryTours.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    27 Min.
  • Finding Tudor Gold - Unlocking London's Hidden History Through Mudlarking

    Finding Tudor Gold - Unlocking London's Hidden History Through Mudlarking
    May 7 2026

    Over the past few years Mudlarking, the pastime of scouring river banks for archeology, has become incredibly popular both with those who do it, and those who like to watch videos of, of hear about, new finds.

    Expert Mudlarker, Lara Maiklem joined me at Harvington History Festival where we talked about how tidal rivers become archaeological treasure troves, the challenges mudlarks face, and what incredible relics she has uncovered.


    Buy Lara's book 'A Mudlarking Year. Finding Treasure in Every Season' - click here.


    Thank you for listening to this episode, I hope you have enjoyed it. There are many more historian interviews here for you including over 60 fantastic historian interviews with people such as Tracy Borman OBE, Gareth Russell, Helen Castor, Helen Carr and many more.


    Please give this podcast a follow and a 5* review if you have enjoyed it as it helps the show be suggested to other people interested in history.

    I'd really appreciate your help in making this show the best it can be. I know time is precious but if you do have 10 minutes you can spare to fill out this anonymous listener survey, I'd be really grateful - http://bit.ly/britishhistorypodcast-survey


    Philippa founded award-winning Historic Tour Operator British History Tours in 2014. Find out about these luxury, fully-escorted, immersive historical experiences at BritishHistoryTours.com

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    15 Min.
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