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CavalierCast - The Civil War in Words

CavalierCast - The Civil War in Words

By: Mark Turnbull
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The 17th Century War of the Three Kingdoms was a momentous period in our history, and one which is extremely overshadowed and under-explored. CavalierCast is dedicated to bringing you informative podcasts covering anything and everything civil war related, discussing topics with a great variety of guests; academics, archaeologists, authors, curators, re-enactors, and TV stars.

Historian Mark Turnbull (producer and host of the show) has been fascinated with it since the age of ten. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he has written biographies of King Charles I and Prince Rupert.


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  • Episode 49 - Edward Massie's Political Journey
    May 2 2026

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    Dive into the life and political journey of Colonel Edward Massie.

    Richard Graham, former MP for Gloucester and founder Chairman of the Gloucester History Festival, tells me about the elusive Massie's move from Parliamentarian to Royalist and the factors that triggered it. Factors that also influenced many others after the king's defeat and the English Civil War came to an end in 1646 - when people considered 'what next'.

    From Richard's childhood Cavalier King Charles spaniel - called Crispin - and political parallels to modern times (Brexit for one) do join us in a canter through the civil wars!

    • Was Massie really prepared to hand Gloucester over to the king in 1643?
    • Apart from his famous defence of Gloucester, what were Massie's other military experiences?
    • In this, the 375th anniversary year of the 1651 Battle of Worcester, we discuss Massie's role and his failing at Upton Bridge.

    CavalierCast podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

    Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!

    To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com

    You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

    Thanks for your support!

    www.1642author.com

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 48 - The Road to Civil War (Part 3 of 3)
    Apr 6 2026

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    SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES - THE LOST KING & THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR

    Across three episodes, 46, 47, and 48, I'll be looking into the deep roots of the civil wars, focussing on Prince Henry Frederick Stuart, son and heir to King James VI/I. His untimely death in 1612 shocked the three kingdoms, and left his younger brother, Charles, as heir. Who was Henry, what were the expectations on him, and how might he have tackled the crucial issues that presented themselves at the death of King James in 1625?

    PART 3, CROWN AND CRISIS

    With Dr Steven Veerapen, Gareth Russell, and Professor Siobhan Keenan.

    Our panel of 3 historians discuss the issues that faced the successor to King James VI/I and debate how, had Henry survived to become Henry IX, he might have dealt with them.

    * Who would he have married?

    * Would Parliament have refused him Tonnage and Poundage revenue?

    * How would the old king's favourite, the Duke of Buckingham, have fared?

    * Henry's attitude to religion.

    * The Thirty Years War.

    * Might the Wars of the Three Kingdoms have occurred?

    This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

    Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!

    To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com

    You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

    Thanks for your support!

    www.1642author.com

    www.1642author.com

    www.1642author.com

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    56 mins
  • Episode 47 - The Road to Civil War (Part 2 of 3)
    Apr 4 2026

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    SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES - THE LOST KING & THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR

    Across three episodes, 46, 47, and 48, I'll be looking into the deep roots of the civil wars, focussing on Prince Henry Frederick Stuart, son and heir to King James VI/I. His untimely death in 1612 shocked the three kingdoms, and left his younger brother, Charles, as heir. Who was Henry, what were the expectations on him, and how might he have tackled the crucial issues that presented themselves at the death of King James in 1625?

    PART 2, UNTIMELY DEATH - With Gareth Russell

    Focussing on Henry's life following the union of the crowns in 1603, Gareth tells me about the prince's upbringing, the expectations placed upon him, and his own beliefs.

    • How much did King James VI/I influence Henry?
    • In what ways did he differ to his younger brother, Charles?
    • What effect did Henry's shocking death have in Britain and abroad?

    This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

    Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!

    To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com

    You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

    Thanks for your support!

    www.1642author.com

    www.1642author.com

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    55 mins
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Enjoyed the deep dive into less known historical figures in this under covered era of British history, which played a huge part of how our country is today.

A must for anyone learning about the English civil war!

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Fabulous series of podcasts that brings the late sixteenth and seventeenth century Civil War into detailed focus, bringing the period to life. Much more than simply battle diaries, these podcasts detail individuals, their families, their beliefs, their day to day lives including in episode 45, Prince Rupert's dog Boye! Presentation is first class and the guest experts present in an eady to listen informal style.
Highly recommend this series of podcasts.

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