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THIS IS HISTORY — A DYNASTY TO DIE FOR

S8 E11 | Winner Takes All

THIS IS HISTORY — A DYNASTY TO DIE FOR

Sony Music

History, Society & Culture

4.82.5K Ratings

🗓️ 25 November 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Henry V’s lightning campaign across France is sputtering. His army is exhausted, starving, and dangerously restless—a powder keg waiting to blow. The French know time is on their side; all they have to do is wait. But then, in a shocking twist, Dauphin Charles strikes a fatal blow: the assassination of John of Burgundy, the one man who could match Henry move for move. Suddenly, the game changes—and the stakes skyrocket. To hear the French perspective of John the Fearless's murder, listen back to The Enemy of My Enemy, from our last miniseries, The Glass King.   Remember, you can always delve deeper into the history behind each episode by becoming a This Is History Royal Favourite on Patreon. In addition to ad-free listening and bonus episodes — now available to watch on video — you get to chat with mediaeval buffs from around the world, chat with Dan and the team, and get exclusive access to behind the scenes extras just for favourites.  Don’t miss out. Sign up at patreon.com/thisishistory  –  A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices.  Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Written and presented by Dan Jones Producer - Alan Weedon  Senior Producer - Dominic Tyerman Executive Producer - Simon Poole Production Manager - Jen Mistri  Production coordinator - Eric Ryan  Sound Design and Mixing - Amber Devereux Head of content - Chris Skinner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Well, you've made it. This is the penultimate episode of Season 8 of This Is History,

0:05.1

A Dynasty to Die for. And, well, strap yourself in for a twist. I don't think even Henry

0:11.2

the 5th saw coming. Now, over the centuries, scholars have split hairs over the history

0:16.9

you're about to hear. And remember, at the end of this episode, you can split the

0:22.1

historical hairs with our band of history-loving royal favourites on Patreon. That's a place where

0:28.4

you can delve deeper into the history behind each episode, chat with me and the team, and watch

0:33.9

exclusive videos, like my latest Ask Me Anything.

0:38.4

It's a lot of fun.

0:39.5

Sign up at patreon.com forward slash This Is History.

0:42.8

I'd love to see you there.

0:44.4

Now, off to France, after this short break.

0:49.0

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0:53.4

the sharp clink of the

0:54.6

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