S8 E5 | The Switch-Up

THIS IS HISTORY — A DYNASTY TO DIE FOR

Sony Music

History, Society & Culture

4.8 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 14 October 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Henry V has finally seized the throne—but this is no coronation of peace. With chilling precision, he tightens his grip on power, silencing reformists and casting former allies into prison. His reign begins not with celebration, but with severity. Yet behind the cold walls of authority, a daring jailbreak sparks whispers of insurrection. As Christmas approaches, rebellion brews in the shadows. Will the young king’s iron rule hold—or will the ghosts of his inner circle rise to challenge him? To delve deeper into the history behind each episode, become a This Is History Royal Favourite on Patreon. In addition to ad-free listening and bonus episodes, you get to chat with mediaeval buffs from around the world, shape the direction of the show, and watch exclusive behind the scenes videos from the team. 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	Hello, listeners. Now, before we settle ourselves ringside for a proper royal rumble of an episode,
0:06.8	a quick reminder that you've got friends in our royal court over on Patreon.
0:12.6	Our royal favourites there are a friendly bunch, passionate about medieval history,
0:17.3	and they help us delve deeper into the stories behind every episode.
0:22.6	It's also a space where you can chat with me and the team. And next month I'll be doing a
0:28.1	special Ask Me Anything just for the Royal Favorites. So don't miss out. Get ad-free listening,
0:34.6	bonus episodes and all that other fun stuff on patreon.com forward slash
0:39.9	This Is History. And this season I'm excited to say that bonus episodes are now available
0:44.5	on video. I have to be seen to be believed. Right, let's get ready to rumble.
0:54.0	I'm going to let you in on a secret.
0:55.9	My life began toiling away in a field, battling for scraps with fellow peasants.
1:00.9	Then I convinced my feudal overlords to teach me how to read and write.
1:04.7	Then I wrote some books, and then this podcast.
1:07.6	But to impress my new overlords, there's a lot of work that needs doing. I wish I'd
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1:46.3	This is history.
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