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The Ricardian Podcast

The Richard III Society

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Frequency: 1 episode/73d. Total Eps: 7

The podcast of the Richard III Society. Presented by Alec Marsh with guests in each show, the Ricardian Podcast seeks to bring the world of the last Plantagenet king of England and his times to life – and casting a historical spotlight over our understanding of it.

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Philippa Langley on the Princes in the Tower and David Grummitt on Bosworth

Season 1 · Episode 2

Friday, June 13, 2025 • Duration 41:15

In te latest edition of The Ricardian Podcast guests Philippa Langley talks about her new book, and historian David Grummitt talks about the legacy of the battle of Bosworth, 540 years on.

In the 40-minute episode hosted by Alec Marsh, Philippa talks about the latest findings of The Missing Princes Project which are revealed in her new book, The Princes in the Tower: How History’s Greatest Cold Case Was Solved, and what they mean for what we know about what happened to the 'Princes in the Tower', the sons of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York. As you’ll see the latest findings go further than ever in showing that both boys survived the reign of Richard III.

Next David Grummitt talks about the impact of the battle of Bosworth on British and world history. Did the famous battle really change he world? David offers his fascinating insights on the long shadow of this battle and its place in British history.

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Edward IV's great French gamble and Richard III's Titulus Regius

Season 1 · Episode 3

Monday, September 8, 2025 • Duration 37:26

550 years ago in 1475, King Edward IV led the largest English force ever then seen across the Channel to invade France. However his dreams of repeating victories like Agincourt never came to pass. For the latest edition of The Ricardian Podcast, Dr David Grummitt of the Open University talks about the French invasion of 1475 and asks if it was in fact the greatest achievement of the Yorkist era.

Then we are pleased to welcome Dr Joanna Laynesmith, visiting research fellow at the University of Reading, to the podcast to talk about the Titulus Regius of Richard III – the Act of Parliament asserting his right to the throne – and its subsequent repeal by Henry VII (1485-1509) and its interpretation during the reign of Mary I (15530-58). As ever there is more to it all than meets the eye ...

The Ricardian Podcast is brought to you by the Richard III Society and presented by Alec Marsh. Find out more about the society by browsing to richardiii.net.

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Episode #1

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, September 8, 2025 • Duration 24:48

In the inaugural edition of The Ricardian Podcast we'll be examining the battle of Pavia of 1525 – where a man known to history as 'the last white rose' fell in combat. We'll also be looking back at the reinterment of Richard III ten years ago in Leicester in March 2o15.

We'll also be previewing other highlights of the March 2025 edition of the Ricardian Bulletin, the members' magazine of the Richard III Society. The podcast is presented by Alec Marsh with guests Dr Joanna Laynesmith and Wendy Moorhen.

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The real Richard III explored

Season 2 · Episode 2

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 • Duration 01:02:45

In this edition of The Ricardian Podcast we explore the life and reign of the man who remains England's most contested and controversial king, Richard III. Who was he, what did he want to achieve and how did he become king?

In this episode we are joined by historian, Ricardian biographer and History Hit presenter Matt Lewis, the acclaimed novelist Annie Garthwaite, author of Cecily and The King's Mother, and by a stalwart of the Richard III Society's research committee and book blogger, Kenneth Hillier.

Together they piece together the key chapters in the life of Richard Plantagenet – from his birth at Fotheringhay Castle on 2 October 1452 all the way to his accession to the throne in June 1483, leading up to death at the battle of Bosworth on 22 August 1485, aged just 32.

Did Richard ever expect to become king? Did he want to become king? What sort of man was he? The guests join presenter Alec Marsh to explore the life of one of history's most misunderstood monarchs, Richard III of England.

* The Ricardian Podcast is brought to you by the Richard III Society. Find out more about the Society at richardiii.net

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What is the Greatest Ricardian 'read' of all time?

Season 2 · Episode 1

Friday, February 27, 2026 • Duration 41:07

In this episode of The Ricardian Podcast, presenter Alec Marsh invites guests Dr Joanna Laynesmith, Dr David Grummitt and Kenneth Hillier to name their candidates for the greatest Ricardian book of all time.

Which are the histories and biographies that have moved the dial most in our understanding of Richard III? Which are the books that have been most influential in shaping our thoughts about the last Plantagenet king of England and in helped define his reassessment?

In this episode Joanna, David and Kenneth discuss the merits of six books they have identified and confront the unenviable task of whittling the six down to just one: the greatest Ricardian read of all time...

The Ricardian Podcast is brought to you by the Richard III Society (www.richardiii.net)

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Maximilian I, Richard III and the Princes in the Tower

Season 1 · Episode 4

Monday, December 1, 2025 • Duration 30:54

In the latest edition of The Ricardian Podcast we are joined by historian, presenter and author Matthew Lewis and Wendy Moorhen, the former research officer of the Richard III Society, to discuss the extraordinary life of Maximilian I, the Austrian archduke and Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 to 1519.

One of the most powerful men in Europe, Maximilian sought to build up and expand the power of the House of Habsburg, but he also had direct links to the House of York through marriage and Richard III himself.

During his long career Maximilian also supported the efforts of at least two Yorkist claimants or pretenders to the throne of England – individuals identifying as the sons of Edward IV, the Princes in the Tower - following Henry Tudor's seizure the throne after the battle of Bosworth in 1485. How was Maximilian helping them and why was he helping them at all?

The Ricardian Podcast is presented by Alec Marsh and brought to you by the Richard III Society. You can find out more about the society at richardiii.net.

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The Mysterious Life of Perkin Warbeck

Season 2 · Episode 3

Friday, May 29, 2026 • Duration 43:27

In this episode of The Ricardian Podcast we shine the spotlight on the mysterious life of the man who called himself Richard of England but who came to be known in history as Perkin Warbeck.

Born in around 1474, this individual claimed to be the son of Edward IV and made at least three bids to dethrone Henry VII in the 1490s.

In the centuries since opinion has largely accepted the story laid down by Henry VII that this claimant to the crown was a boatman's son from Tournai.

However, in the light of recent documentary findings this assertion is being challenged like never before.

With guests historian and presenter Matt Lewis and historical researcher Wendy Moorhen we chart the highly contested life and career the man who would have been king, Richard of England.

The Ricardian Podcast is presented by Alec Marsh and brought to you by the Richard III Society. Visit ⁠richardiii.net⁠ to find out more.

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