Book of the Week - A Gambling Man - Charles II and The Restoration
Michael Maloney reads from Jenny Uglow's account of the restoration of Charles II in 1660 and events in the decade that followed
Book of the Week - A Gambling Man - Charles II and The Restoration - Episode 1
Michael Maloney reads from Jenny Uglow's account of the restoration of Charles II and events in the decade that followed. In May 1660 Charles II returns from exile in Holland.
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Book of the Week - A Gambling Man - Charles II and The Restoration - Episode 2
Charles works quickly to re-establish the monarchy and ensure a stable government. A glamorous and decadent court is also making a name for itself, with Charles at its centre.
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Book of the Week - A Gambling Man - Charles II and The Restoration - Episode 3
As a keen theatre-goer, Charles takes every opportunity to mingle with his people. In private he and his wife Catherine of Braganza long for an heir.
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Book of the Week - A Gambling Man - Charles II and The Restoration - Episode 4
The Restoration is firmly established and trade is flourishing. Charles's next aim is to make England master of the seas. But he's up against fierce competition and war is imminent.
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Book of the Week - A Gambling Man - Charles II and The Restoration - Episode 5
After The Great Fire of London in 1666, rebuilding work begins with a vengeance. But elsewhere, all is not well and Charles is about to take the biggest gamble of his life.
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