Episodes

  • Henry I | A Slice of Medieval #88

    Henry I | A Slice of Medieval #88
    Mar 11 2026
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of Henry I. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Mercia | A Slice of Medieval #87

    Mercia | A Slice of Medieval #87
    Feb 25 2026
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author, historian and archaeologist, Max Adams, to discuss the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Mercia. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Henry Tudor | A Slice of Medieval #86

    Henry Tudor | A Slice of Medieval #86
    Feb 11 2026
    In our first 'Goes Tudor' episode, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historical fiction author, Tony Riches, to discuss Henry Tudor's path to the throne. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • OwainGlyndwr | A Slice of Medieval #85

    OwainGlyndwr | A Slice of Medieval #85
    Jan 28 2026
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author and historian, Nathen Amin, to discuss the rise and fall of Owain Glyndwr. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    48 mins
  • Post Roman Britain | A Slice of Medieval #84

    Post Roman Britain | A Slice of Medieval #84
    Jan 14 2026
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss the problems faced by Britain in the fifth century after the end of Roman rule. They also consider whether there was actually a King Arthur. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • An A to Z of English History | A Slice of Medieval #83

    An A to Z of English History | A Slice of Medieval #83
    Dec 31 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author and historian, Ian Mortimer, to discuss his new historical work, An A to Z of English History. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    54 mins
  • Christmas Episode 2025 | A Slice of Medieval #82

    Christmas Episode 2025 | A Slice of Medieval #82
    Dec 17 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks re-visit some of their favourite Slice of Medieval episodes, including: Bernard Cornwell, JustinHill, Anne O'Brien and David Gilman. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    47 mins
  • December Book Recommendations | A Slice of Medieval #81

    December Book Recommendations | A Slice of Medieval #81
    Dec 3 2025
    Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks give their summer book recommendations along with guests: Kathryn Warner, Patricia Bracewell, Helen Castor, Scott Mariani, David Pilling, Catherine Hanley, Angus Donald, Sara Cockerill and Lauren Johnson. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound
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    44 mins