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Episode 9

Book at BedtimeThe Ruling Passion
Episode 9 of 10

David Horovitz reads from David Pownall's novel, recounting the life of Edward II, his troubled reign and his divisive relationship with the knight Piers Gaveston.

Edward and Gaveston contravene a pact drawn up with the Kingdom's most powerful families.

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Thu 6 Nov 200822:45
BBC Radio 4

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