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House of the Lion: A Blood Soaked Throne

Susan Morrison and Len Pennie explore the bloody struggles for the throne of medieval Scotland where keeping it for you and your heirs meant being as effective in bed as in battle

Radio Scotland,7 episodes

Episodes

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Introducing House of the Lion: A Blood Soaked Throne
The bloody struggles to be crowned King of Scots.
18 Jan 2024,2 mins
Episode 1 - Brutal Enough?
The bitter and bloody struggles to win (and retain) the Scottish throne.
25 Jan 2024,34 mins
Episode 2 - Bruces and Balliols
The brutal and bloody business of taking, and retaining, the Scottish throne.
01 Feb 2024,38 mins
Episode 3 - The Balliols Strike Back
The bloody and brutal business of taking, and retaining, the Scottish throne.
08 Feb 2024,30 mins
Episode 4 - Wives and Mistresses
The brutal and bloody business of taking, and retaining, the Scottish throne.
15 Feb 2024,33 mins
Episode 5 - Band of Brothers
The brutal and bloody business of taking, and retaining, the Scottish throne.
22 Feb 2024,37 mins
Episode 6 - The Return of the King
The brutal and bloody business of taking, and retaining, the Scottish Throne
29 Feb 2024,37 mins