Henry’s grip on power has never been more fragile. His son, Richard, has teamed up with King Philip to attack his lands and lay siege to his beloved hometown. There’s a dramatic showdown between Richard and the great knight William Marshall, and Henry finally discovers the truth about his son. It’s the season finale, and the Plantagenet world is about to cha ... Show More
Dec 2022
Season 1 | Bonus: How to be a Knight - with Tobias Capwell
In the wait for season two, This is History Plus will be releasing interviews with some of Dan’s favourite historians, talking all things Plantagenet.
In this episode, Dan is joined by Tobias Capwell to talk about what it was really like to be a knight. Tobias, a seasoned jou ... Show More
15m 53s
Mar 2023
Introducing...Season 2 of This is History: A Dynasty to Die For
Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of mediaeval history alive through compelling stories, larger-than-life characters and vivid scenes.
The saga of history’s most dysfunctional dynasty continues. Richard the Lionheart is on the throne and has on ... Show More
2m 18s
Mar 2023
Season 2 | 1. Winds of Change
The new Plantagenet king, Richard the Lionheart, begins his reign with one thing on his mind: war. He plans to leave his empire undefended, venturing east to wreak vengeance and bloodshed on his enemies in the Holy Land. The Third Crusade is about to begin.
This is History is ... Show More
33m 21s
Mar 2025
Russell T Davies
David Tennant sits down with his longtime friend and collaborator, Russell T Davies, the acclaimed writer behind Doctor Who, It's a Sin, Queer as Folk, and more. They discuss Russell’s late husband and his lasting influence, growing up gay in small town Wales, and how he convince ... Show More
1h 12m
Feb 2025
Bonus Episode: Jay-Z Developments, Sid and Nancy, and a One Buck Utopia
This week, Jake shares some surprising developments in the Jay-Z case and their ramifications for the ongoing Diddy cases. Plus we hear from you on the Sid and Nancy story, and Jake imagines a better world where hot dogs, coffee and cheap beer cost just one dollar.
Next week, we' ... Show More
36m 32s