Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Elis James and historian Dr Kathryn Hurlock to explore the life and political career of medieval Welsh rebel Owain Glyndŵr, the last Welsh-born Prince of Wales, who led an uprising against English rule. It’s an extraordinary tale of war, vengeance, poetry, annoying next-door neighbours, top-notch gardens and probably a lot of damp and drizzly battlefield action (and inaction). Plus Greg squeezes in an obligatory Tottenham Hotspur reference. Research: Kierri Price Script: Emma Nagouse, Kierri Price and Greg Jenner Project manager: Siefe Miyo Edit producer: Cornelius Mendez
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Hello and welcome to you're dead to me, a comedy podcast that takes history seriously.
My name is Greg Jenner.
I'm a public historian, author and broadcaster.
And I'm the chief nerd on the funny kids tv show Horrible Histories.
And today we are wandering into the verdant valleys of medieval Wales to get to know the historical hero Owain Glyndur.
And to help me do that, I am joined by two very special guests in history corner.
She's a reader in medieval history at Manchester metropolitan university and is an expert in the impact of the crusades in medieval Britain, how experiences of warfare affected those who took part, and the history of religious pilgrimages.
But handily for us, she also teaches the politics of medieval Wales.
It's doctor Catherine Herlock.