The Ruling Passion
David Horovitz reads from David Pownall's novel, recounting the life of Edward II, his troubled reign and his divisive relationship with the knight Piers Gaveston
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Book at Bedtime
With Edward I away fighting the Scots, the young Edward shows little appetite for kingship
Book at Bedtime
Gaveston is exiled to Bruges, but Edward cannot do without him.
Book at Bedtime
Edward I struggles to persuade his son to give up his unhealthy obsession with Gaveston.
Book at Bedtime
The king is furious when young Edward attempts to give away some of his lands to Gaveston.
Book at Bedtime
An encounter with a holy man at York Cathedral causes the king unexpected distress.
Book at Bedtime
Following the death of his father, the newly-crowned Edward II swiftly ennobles Gaveston.
Book at Bedtime
Edward's relationship with Gaveston causes consternation among the Church and the nobility
Book at Bedtime
Edward's enemies prepare to bring the new King to heel.
Book at Bedtime
Gaveston settles some old scores.
Book at Bedtime
Edward and Gaveston contravene a pact drawn up with the Kingdom's most powerful families.