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Well I suppose on the plus side, she doesn’t have to put up with George anymore. Here’s a sketch of the whole family together in one room. That may not have actually happened. George and Caroline sitting, Fred on the other side of the room, the 3 elder girls and the 3 younger kiddies.

Yes, it is a big fat tax being proposed and that will annoy lots of people.

Not looking that good for our Churchie types. We have a new idea in government – government tells religion what to do. Walpole will get Bishop Gibson of London on the case to help out.

A death in the family will switch things up for our long suffering Henrietta – meet Countess Henrietta.

A new and – ho hum – magnificent king. Where would we be without them?

For the English it’s a new king but Caroline seems to be in charge.

It’s all about the power player.

After a reign of 136 years, George is done. He will die on 11th June 1727 or 296 years ago tomorrow for me. Will we miss him? Not likely.

A look at the great Irish coin controversy or an investigation into stupidity.

Ah yes, the cut and thrust of diplomatic fun fests. Nothing like it.

Well, you will be pleased to find out that Henrietta will stop being broke and get stuck into building a nice little house for herself.

An episode about how German George came to hate his son the Prince of Wales. But not the princess of course. No, German George was perhaps a bit too fond of Caroline.

Or not – who cares really. Well the king does I suppose. This week we shall be meeting Henrietta Howard and hearing her heartbreaking story.

Yes, well if you happen to be a common and smellie type, then it will be shit happens next. Lot’s of things are about to become very illegal. But here’s a picture of Melusine to brighten up your day.

It’s the bubble episode where fortunes are made and lost. Sir Isaac Newton will learn that what goes up must come down and lose his hard earned cash in this thing. People will suicide but the main thing is the government must look like it’s doing something.

Whatever is a Walpole? Answer: A Walpole is our first ever Prime Minister and this guy will set the standard for all future prime ministers. The bar shall be set rather low. Here’s his mug shot:

Continuing the story of the golden age of pirates where it seems nothing is like it is in the movies.

A new player and our very first Prime Minister.

Be afraid, these guys are terribly scary. But we are in the golden age of Pirates so should have a squiz at them.

Oh my giddy Aunt – we have a love story. A noble English rose and a Scottie Earl who it really seems were in love. What could possibly go wrong? Religion is what can possibly go wrong. We’ll have a look at these two and hear from author Patricia Bernstein who has a new novel … Continue reading Episode 297 – A Noble Cunning

It’s official. We now have a sausage for a king.

Time to meet the new kid. Perhaps he can give us a nice strudel recipe. Also, we’ll have a yarn with Paul Finch about his new book Usurper. Nothing like a ripping yarn, is there.

How did we get to where we are? I think it may have involved lots of biff.

What is wrong with these people? The whole succession thingy has been done and settled by an act of Parliament in accordance with the wishes of the queen. But we have to panic about something so it will be a succession crisis. Here’s a picture of Anne on her way to parliament for some more … Continue reading Episode 292 – The End?