Season 3 | 4. Return of the King

Season 3 | 4. Return of the King

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Season 3 | 5. The Road to Hell

King John makes a brand new enemy: Pope Innocent III, after they fall out over an archbishop. The Pope takes extreme measures and puts England under an interdict. This means the church is closed for business to everyone in England. He expects John to beg for mercy, but instead, t ...  Show more

Season 3 | 6. The Vendetta

This episode contains scenes that some listeners may find upsetting. One of King John’s closest allies, William de Briouze, knows exactly who murdered Arthur of Brittany. When his wife, Matilda, makes a public accusation, the King does everything in his power to take revenge. ...  Show more

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