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THIS IS HISTORY — A DYNASTY TO DIE FOR

S8 E8 | The Triumph

THIS IS HISTORY — A DYNASTY TO DIE FOR

Sony Music

History, Society & Culture

4.82.5K Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

We have a small favour to ask! We’ve put together a survey about This Is History, and it would mean a lot to us if you could fill it out. You can find it at: https://bit.ly/4oFyVRg  Fresh from his jaw-dropping triumph at Agincourt, King Henry V rides into London not just as a victor—but as a legend. The city explodes in celebration: mock castles tower over cheering crowds, wine gushes from fountains, and the streets roar with praise for England’s warrior king. But behind the spectacle, Henry is already scheming. Cold, calculating, and relentless, he wastes no time turning glory into power—securing a high-stakes alliance with Sigismund of Luxembourg. The war with France isn’t over. In fact, it’s only just begun. Henry’s next chapter will be bigger, bolder, and even more ruthless. To learn about how France fared after Agincourt, 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

Hello, my happy historical campers.

0:03.0

Last time I left you on a cliffhanger, so I'll keep this quick.

0:06.0

We're about to pick up the second part of the sensational Battle of Agincourt

0:11.0

and find out how England reacted to the result.

0:15.0

If you want a place where you can work through all your feels,

0:18.0

please come and hang out with my royal favourites over on Patreon.

0:22.6

If you join our inner circle today, you'll get ad-free listening, every episode a week early,

0:28.5

bonus video episodes, plus a space where you can chat with other listeners, swap book recommendations,

0:35.0

pet picks and travel tips, post questions for me and my producers,

0:39.4

and enter competitions to win prizes, like copies of my latest books, Lionheart's, and Henry V.

0:47.0

But we also have a weekly discussion topic.

0:50.9

This week, I want to know what you think of the way Henry V

0:54.7

treated the Agincourt prisoners. Butchery or pragmatism. Head to patreon.com

1:01.2

forward slash this is history to have your say. Okay, that's enough of me. Here's,

1:07.4

oh, well, me. Enjoy the show. Oh, hello, I'm Simon May. Oh, hello, I'm Mark Kermode.

1:13.7

And on this week's take, it's a packed show, we have reviews of Predator Badlands, Coral, Die My Love, and Anemone, with our very special guests, plural.

1:24.1

Yes, it's director, Ronan Day Lewis Lewis and one of it stars his father, Daniel

1:29.5

Day Lewis or Sir Daniel DeLois.

1:31.6

Or Danny Boer? No, wrong one.

1:34.0

Everything is fantastic. We'll see you there.

1:36.1

And if you're not subscribed already, what are you thinking?

1:38.5

Subscribe for extra takes and bonus goodies now.

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