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This Sceptred IsleBBC Radio 4

The easiest way to learn the history of Britain


The Sceptred Isle tells the story of Britain, from the Roman invasion to the Millennium Dome. History is fun. Try the quiz on the right. What about a particular period? Read the snippets below and follow the links to find out more.

British Dynasties
A new 10 week series has just ended on Radio 4 charting the history of British dynasties.

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1087 - 1327
William II to Edward II

King John Bad King John and the Loss of Normandy
John imprisons and murders his nephew Arthur, Prince of Brittany.
Arthur of Brittany (1187-1203)
The grandson of Henry I, he lost the English crown to his uncle John...

Robert The Bruce, I, of Scotland The Maid of Norway and Robert the Bruce
William Wallace leads the Scots to victory at Stirling Bridge.
John Balliol (c. 1250-1313)
King of the Scots, he rebelled against the English and was imprisoned in the Tower of London...

did you know?

Henry II sought to regain the Pope's favour by his invasion of Ireland. He was so successful that the Pope invited him to lead a new Crusade and become King of Jerusalem.

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Which Beatle was not part of the original band?
Ringo Starr
George Harrison
John Lennon


More History on Radio 4
This Sceptred Isle: Empire
a 90 part history of the British Empire. Listen again, read histories and biographies.
In Our Time
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the history of ideas. Listen to the programme archive.
Document
Mike Thomson investigates a document to shed light on past events.


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