Louise Wilkinson
Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of Lincoln
3 episodes
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The Second Barons' War
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the vicious war (1264-7) that followed Simon de Montfort's seizure of power from Henry III and his family while supporting new, broader parliaments.
6 May 2021
Also featuring: David Carpenter, Sophie Thérèse Ambler
The Battle of Lincoln 1217
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the battle at Lincoln on 20th May 1217 between the forces of the boy-king Henry III, led by William Marshal, and supporters of Louis of France.
4 May 2017
Also featuring: Stephen Church, Thomas Asbridge
The Anarchy
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss The Anarchy, the period of bloody civil war that took place in 12th-century England.
1 November 2012
Also featuring: John Gillingham, David Carpenter