Roger Mortimer: The Usurper

Gone Medieval

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🗓️ 14 March 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Roger Mortimer: The Man Who Overthrew a King.

Matt Lewis delves into the life of Roger Mortimer, a key figure in the downfall of King Edward II. Joined by historian Paul Dryburgh, they explore Mortimer's military and political career, his strategic marriage and his crucial role alongside Queen Isabella. From Mortimer's storied escape from the Tower of London to his ascent to power and ultimate execution, this is an examination the complexities and legacy of one of medieval England's most fascinating figures.

Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis and Dr.Eleanor Janega. Lines performed by Enzo Cilenti and Daniel Evans. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producers are Joseph Knight and Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

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0:00.0	Hello, I'm Matt Lewis.
0:02.6	And I'm Dr. Eleanor Yonaga.
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0:20.6	Such as my new series on everyone's favorite
0:22.8	conquerors, the Normans, or my recent exploration of the castles that made Britain. There's a new
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0:45.1	Hello, I'm Matt Lewis. Welcome to Gone Medieval from History Hit, the podcast that delves into the greatest
0:55.5	millennium in human history. We've got the most intriguing mysteries, the gobsmacking details
1:02.0	and latest groundbreaking research from the Vikings to the printing press, from kings to popes to the crusades.
1:08.9	We cross centuries and continents to delve into rebellions,
1:13.2	plots and murders, to find the stories big and small that tell us how we got here. Find out who we
1:20.1	really were with Gone Medieval. We left Isabella and her plans in France at the court of her brother the king.
1:38.7	By her side is Roger Mortimer, a figure who must now be dragged into the light.
1:45.0	His family have forged their authority on the lawless Welsh borders, the marches,
1:50.0	where their word carried more weight than that of the king.
1:54.0	That region breeds men, strong, proud and independent of mind.
1:59.0	Roger hates Hugh Dispenser, and that puts him at odds with the king who will not be robbed
2:05.7	of another favourite.
2:08.0	Why do they hate each other?
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