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Charlie Higson's History of the Monarchy. In each new weekly episode, Charlie and his friendly experts....(ie REAL historians)...learn all about one of our Kings or Queens and ask searching questions like: Were they any good? What did they actually do? Why did so many die from an exploding stomach? It's the story of families at war....literally! New episodes every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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White Fox Talking

Mark Charlie Valentine, Sebastian Budniak

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Talk About Mental Health & Well-Being… Why Not? Mark ‘Charlie’ Valentine suffered life changing mental illness, before beginning a journey to recovery and wellness; the darkness of PTSD transformed by the light atop mountains and beyond. Mark is now joining forces with Seb Budniak, to make up the ‘White Fox Talking’ team. Through a series of Podcasts and Vlogs, ‘White Fox Talking’ will be bringing you a variety of guests, topics, and inspirational stories relating to improving mental well-be ...
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An exclusive World Book Day Meet the Author event with Charlie Higson, Malorie Blackman and Sophie McKenzie. The event was held at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London on World Book Day, 1st March 2012. The authors discuss World Book Day, the World Book Day App, and what it's like to have an eBook element to World Book Day for the first time. More titles from these authors are available on the iBookstore.
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Scarred for Life

Bush, Brotherstone & Lawrence

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Based upon the hit book series, host Andy Bush and authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence are joined by their guests to talk about the dark side of the 1970s and 80s (and, hopefully, heal some pop culture-related childhood traumas!) Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio) Find Scarred For Life on Twitter (@ScarredForLife2), Facebook (Scarred For Life), Instagram and Threads (@scarredforlifebook) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform ...
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What is 'British-ness'? This podcast explores all aspects of British culture from the perspective of an Englishman previously based in China and Turkey. Perhaps you know Thomas Felix Creighton already from Instagram's @FlemingNeverDies centered on Ian Fleming's classic creation, James Bond, 007. Here, we can see a wider background of where our British hero sits. You can also check out the video channel: www.youtube.com/britishculture
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How To Wow is a technicolour "how to.." gold mine of inspiration, wisdom and experience harvested first hand from the minds, hearts and spirits of dynamic, maverick and high achieving individuals who are living proof that sure, the road is long and life is hard but if you dream big, put in the hours, keep on showing up and never give in, amazing things happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How do we use language in comedy? What is the social importance of comedy? What are the techniques used with language to create different types of humour? This series looks at how entertainers manipulate language to generate humour, and what this reveals about the nature of comedy and its function in society. Featuring Henning Wehn, on cross cultural humour, Isy Suttie, on crafting a joke and Graham Fellows on creating his character John Shuttleworth.
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In this episode, your host, Shane Whaley, is joined by special guests Charlie Higson and Mark Ashby to discuss the updated and revised paperback edition of On His Majesty's Secret Service. Charlie Higson, author of the latest James Bond novel On His Majesty's Secret Service shares his unique perspective on modernizing the iconic agent. Higson discu…
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If you were given a fancy new car from work, where’s the first place you’d take it? Would you fill it with rubbish and take it to the tip? Well, James did and it doesn’t get much more exciting than that! Hello and welcome to episode 448 of The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast! This week was full of comings and goings. As Chris returns from his …
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Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary, Anna Gloria, Four Georges, William and Victoria, then Edward, George and Ned The Eig…
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Welcome to another thrilling episode of the Spybrary Spy Book Podcast! Today, we have the exceptional Merle Nygate joining us to dive deep into her latest espionage novel, Honour Among Spies, the highly anticipated sequel to The Righteous Spy. Tune in as host Shane Whaley commends Merle's expertise in writing riveting action scenes and her knack fo…
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When Toby Tarrant sat down in Chris’ seat on Monday morning, he had one goal. To make Dominic Byrne a TikTok sensation. Did he succeed in his goal? Well you’re just going to have to listen and find out… This week, we were joined by three excellent guests. Harry Hill dropped by on Monday to tell us all about his new comedy tour, SCART leads, and the…
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This special episode of Willy Willy Harry Stee was recorded live at HistFest, which took place in front of a full house at the British Library in April. Charlie Higson hosted a panel of proper historians to discuss the best ways to Survive A Tudor or Stuart Court. His guest panel comprised Ophelia Field, author of The Favourite, Nicola Clark, autho…
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When Mark Charlie-Valentine decided to follow Leeds United to Istanbul in 2000, he couldn't have imagined the violent nightmare that awaited him. Join us as Mark courageously shares his harrowing ordeal in detail, recounting the build-up to the tragic night when he witnessed his friends being brutally attacked by a mob. His vivid storytelling bring…
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Four words: Chris. Moyles. Gets. Electrocuted. Interested? Thought so. Hey hey! What’s the buzz? Must be Chris’ arms, as he undertook The Boffin Booth, being tested on the almighty Mr Blobby with pretty shocking results. There were two great guests this week. Firstly, Welcome to Wrexham’s Humphrey Ker was welcomed into the studio for a game of ‘Who…
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Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary, Anna Gloria, Four Georges, William and Victoria, then Edward, George and Ned The Eig…
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Would you spend £200 on a sachet of mayo? I’m more of a ketchup person myself… Happy Fri-yay! We’ve reached the end of the week and it’s time for the next instalment of The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast - the 445th episode, to be exact. On the show this week, Chris and team were joined by three incredible guests. Firstly, chef and restaurate…
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Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary, Anna Gloria, Four Georges, William and Victoria, Edward, George.....and Ned The Eigh…
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Order! Order! Welcome to Episode 239 of the Spybrary Spy Book Podcast! I'm your host, Shane and today Whaley goes to Westminster. But don't worry; I'm not running for office! I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a tea break with Gordon Henderson MP. I am a politics nerd so it was a delight for me to combine both of my passions, espionage and pol…
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Embarking on a transformative outdoor journey, Helen tale of transition from a theology and finance background to a champion of inclusivity in outdoor adventure captivates us in this episode. Her brainchild, the Elemental Challenge Award and Welcome in the Wild initiative, breaks barriers, inviting everyone to find joy in the wild, regardless of th…
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What would you say Dominic Byrne is best known for? Would it be reading the news and weather on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X? Well, some of you decided to rewrite his entire history on Wikipedia… Hey there and welcome to the 444th episode of The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast. As Pippa returns from her weekend at Disneyland Paris, Chris a…
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Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary, Anna Gloria, Four Georges, William and Victoria, Edward, George..... Yes, we're up t…
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Summer summer summertimeeee! Hello and welcome to the latest episode of The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast! The sun has its hat on, our Vis Producer Phoenix has his short shorts on and Chris and the team are back in full swing. The week kicked off with a camel mug full of tea and a hint of ungratefulness…mmm, Chris’ favourite. In this episode…
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Welcome to the second episode of Section F - our Spy Movie track on the Spybrary Spy Podcast. Our handpicked hosts and guests discuss their favorite spy movies both the classics and the hidden gems of spy films. Today Section F delve into the movie adaptation of Len Deighton's Funeral in Berlin, starring Michael Caine as the iconic Harry Palmer. Un…
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As we celebrate the 48th episode of our podcast journey, the power of sports and community in shaping young lives takes centre stage. We've witnessed first-hand how participation in local sports programs not only diverts youth from negative influences but also nurtures their growth into confident, community-driven leaders. In this heartfelt discuss…
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What would it take for you to run around Leicester Square naked? Would you do it for Star Trek merchandise? We know some of you would… Hello and welcome to episode 442 of The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast! As Chris returns from his break, the team are back together and are in full swing for a bumper week of broadcasting. This week, we introd…
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Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary, Anna Gloria, Four Georges, William and Victoria, Then Comes Edward..... King Edward …
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Toby or not Toby? That is the question… Welcome to episode 441 of The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast! This week, Toby Tarrant sat in for Chris and whatever you would have predicted for this week, I can guarantee it wasn't this. In fact, as well as Toby’s new game, 'Toby or Not Toby?', he had other important questions on his mind too: is it be…
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Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary, Anna Gloria, Four Georges, William and Victoria! We're starting to move into familia…
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Are you a fan of the Ian Fleming James Bond novels? If so, you won't want to miss the latest episode of the James Bond Book Club presented by Spybrary. In this episode, host Shane Whaley and guests David Craggs, Andy Onyx and Hildebrand's Ian Douglas dive deep into Ian Fleming's Thunderball as if they are in the year of publication. They provide fa…
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We welcome Andy Higson of Blackdog Outdoors into our fold. His tales of finding solace in the wilderness and creating a sanctuary for mental wellness through nature are nothing short of inspiring. Together, we traverse the peaks and valleys of mental health awareness, community outreach, and the personal triumphs of those who've found courage in ou…
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Hey, where you bin? Come on…where you wheely bin? There’s a new podcast waiting for you! Welcome to episode 440 of The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast. With five fantastic guests, what a whopper of a podcast it is. The week kicked off with a visit from actor and musician Russell Crowe. From Gladiator to Glastonbury, he tells us how he’s ready …
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Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary, Anna Gloria, Four Georges, William..... After the extravagance of George IV, his mor…
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the bite on Captain Crapbeard’s face. Greetings, friends! Welcome to episode 439 of The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast. Happy days! As Dom returns from his not-so-successful trip to Dublin, we had a week full of brilliant guests and WhatsApp messages: Lorraine Kelly returns, John Bishop says hello and a m…
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Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary, Anna Gloria, Four Georges..... And so the final George hove's into view, as Charlie …
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