Greg Jenner is joined in medieval Scotland by Dr Iain MacInnes and comedian Marjolein Robertson to learn all about Scottish independence hero and king Robert Bruce. Robert grew up in a time of political turmoil, with multiple noblemen competing to be king of Scots – including his own grandfather. But after Edward I of England declared himself overlord of Scotland, Robert began a fight not just to be king, but to overthrow English control too. This episode charts the twists and turns of Robert’s life, taking in his adventures in Ireland, his quarrels with the papacy, his unlikely alliance with the English crown, and his epic military victories. This is a radio edit of the original podcast episode. For the full-length version, please look further back in the feed. Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Anna McCully Stewart Written by: Anna McCully Stewart, Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Ben Hollands Senior Producer: Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: James Cook
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Hello, and welcome to youo're Dead to me, the Radio 4 comedy podcast that takes history seriously.
My name is Greg Jenner.
I'm a public historian, author and broadcaster.
And today we're donning our kilts and daubing our faces blue to learn all about medieval Scottish king Robert Bruce.
Robert the Bruce to some, but Robert Bruce to us.
And to help us, we have two very special comrades in arms.
In History Corner, he's a senior lecturer in the Centre for History at the University of the Highlands and Islands.
He's an expert on medieval Scottish political and military history and the author of Scotland's Second War of Independence, 1332-1357.
It's Dr.
Ian McInnes.
Welcome, Ian.
Thanks, Greg.
Thanks for having me.
Great to be here.
And in Comedy Corner, she's a comedian, actor and storyteller.
She was a finalist at the BBC New Comedy Awards.
You might have seen her at Edinburgh with her sellout shows or caught her on Breaking the News or Rosie Jones disability Comedy Extravaganza.
It's Mary Elaine Robertson.
Welcome to the show.