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Richard II vs Henry IV
The tale of a dramatic rivalry that changed the course of English history.
Today, we dive into a dramatic rivalry that changed the course of English history. We unravel the complex relationship between King Richard II and his ambitious cousin, Henry Bolingbroke - later crowned Henry IV.
We're joined by Helen Castor, historian, broadcaster and author of ‘The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV’. We discover how this seismic power struggle toppled a king.
Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.
All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3Media.
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