Season 7 | 3. Summer of Blood

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

Sony Music

Society & Culture, History

4.8 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 13 May 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Find out more about the Peasants’ Revolt in our bonus episode. And remember to visit patreon.com/thisishistory to become a Royal Favourite member. This is your ticket to the This Is History Royal court, where you can chat with Dan, suggest episode ideas to the team, and get early access to all episodes. Thousands march on London with a “kill list” of what they deem corrupt officials. 14-year-old King Richard II finds himself at the centre of the national crisis. With his advisors panicking and the streets in turmoil, the young king makes a bold choice: he rides to meet the rebels. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Presented by Dan Jones Senior Producer - Dominic Tyerman Executive Producer - Louisa Field 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, Dan here. Now, as you may have heard, we've just launched a This Is History
0:05.0	Patreon channel, and with it, a brand new membership tier. This is History Royal Favorite.
0:11.7	You'll get access to ad-free listening to the show, our members-only episodes every week,
0:17.1	early access to new episodes, plus a whole range of extra perks.
0:22.1	As a royal favourite member, you get access to the official Visis History chat room,
0:26.8	where I and the team will be dropping in throughout the season.
0:29.7	You'll also get to vote on future topics, weigh in on polls and listener discussions,
0:34.9	and unlock exclusive extras all season long.
0:39.3	Now is a great time to become a royal favourite member because I'm hosting a special Ask Me Anything
0:45.1	on Patreon this month for royal favourite subscribers. And the askers of our five favourite questions
0:51.6	will earn a signed copy of my book Henry V. So, join us on Patreon
0:57.8	today to get in on the action. Head to patreon.com forward slash this is history to start your
1:04.1	free trial today. That's patreon.com forward slash this is history. Let's get into the episode.
1:11.6	The men rowing the royal barge dip their oars into the water and pull hard.
1:23.6	The boat, shaded from the summer sun by cloth bearing the Plantagenet Royal Arms,
1:31.3	glides down the River Thames. Fish snap at the water's surface and birds call as they circle on the warm air.
1:40.3	But aboard the barge, the passengers are anxious.
1:47.4	The Archbishop of Canterbury, Simon Sudbury, whispers a prayer.
1:52.8	From down river, a cacophony of chanting and yelling can be heard.
1:57.9	It's coming from a huge crowd of the king's subjects.
2:01.6	They're village folk, peasants, who've travelled for days to get here.
2:06.6	Some say there are 50,000 of them.
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