Iain Dale talks to historian Anna Whitelock about the life of one of our greatest and longest serving monarchs, Elizabeth I.

Iain Dale reads his chapter on the ‘nearly king’ Edgar II who is never included in the list of British monarchs. But he should be. And Iain explains why.

Iain Dale talks to Justin Hill about the reign of the monarch who became known as Edgar the Peaceable.

Iain Dale talks to Adam Lake about the life of King Richard II, who ascended the throne at the age of 10, and was forced to abdicate at the age of 32.

Iain Dale talks to Alexander Stafford about the King who was killed by an arrow to the eye. Or was he?

Iain Dale talks to Carolyn Day about the life of George IV, known as a controversial character, in modern terms 'a bit of a lad'!

Iain Dale talks to historian Paula Lofting about the 221 day long reign of Edmund Ironside

Iain Dale talks to Emily Fox about the brief reign of Harold Harefoot.