S1 E2: The Pretender

2026-09-29 · 33 min · episode 2 · 9 entities

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England gets a counterfeit king… well, almost. Determined to destroy Henry VII, the implacable Margaret of Burgundy backs an audacious Yorkist conspiracy. Its secret weapon is Lambert Simnel, an organ-maker’s son remodelled as a royal heir, crowned in Dublin and shipped towards England with German mercenaries and half-naked Irish warriors. – Don’t forget to catch this week’s bonus episode where Dan delves deeper into the history behind each episode. This week, Dan tells producer Al some tips on how to become an imposter king. That means getting to know more about Margaret of Burgundy — the former Yorkist princess who wants to cut Henry down at the knees. That’s all for you to discover on our Patreon: patreon.com/thisishistory – A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Images used in this podcast are generated and edited using an AI application that does not infringe on any copyright or intellectual property. – Presented by Dan Jones Sound Design - Amber Devereux Producer - Alan Weedon Senior Producer - Dominic Tyerman Junior Producer - Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer - Louisa Field Executive Producer - Dan Jones Production Manager - Jen Mistri Production Coordinator - Eric Ryan Head of Content - Chris Skinner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices