Rex Factor
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A history podcast reviewing kings and queens in history.
Podcast Alert: This week we speak to the brilliant Gareth Russell about his new biography about James I - Queen James, discussing James's reign and the men he loved pod.fo/e/314262
Rex Factor: Queen James (Gareth Russell)
We welcome Gareth Russell back onto the podcast, this time to talk about his latest book Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain's First King, looking at the life and reign of King James VI (of ...
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August 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Podcast Alert: This week we speak to the brilliant Gareth Russell about his new biography about James I - Queen James, discussing James's reign and the men he loved pod.fo/e/314262
It’s the last few hours of voting in the consort play-offs - will Emma of Normandy, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France or Katherine of Aragon be crowned the series champion? Cast your vote here: forms.gle/UYmjZHeMMweG...
Rex Factor Play-Offs: Grand Final
This is it! Rank the four final consorts in order of preference to decide who wins the third series of Rex Factor. This is entirely down to the public vote and will determine the final rankings for al...
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July 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It’s the last few hours of voting in the consort play-offs - will Emma of Normandy, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France or Katherine of Aragon be crowned the series champion? Cast your vote here: forms.gle/UYmjZHeMMweG...
We're getting towards the end of the play-offs now. Today is the last day of voting for the Round One Losers: forms.gle/4M55pN3xze3U...
Rex Factor Play-Offs: Round 1 Losers
For the first time, we are giving a full ranking to all the Rex Factor winners from the series. So, in this episode you are asked to rank the consorts who were eliminated in the first round. As per pr...
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July 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We're getting towards the end of the play-offs now. Today is the last day of voting for the Round One Losers: forms.gle/4M55pN3xze3U...
Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK on loan after 900 years Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK on loan after 900 years www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bayeux Tapestry to return to British Museum on loan after 900 years
Bayeux Tapestry will be shown at the British Museum, which will lend treasures to Normandy museums.
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July 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK on loan after 900 years Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK on loan after 900 years www.bbc.com/news/article...
Podcast Alert: The last vote we're releasing in the consort play-offs - the Semi-Final losers, ranking the eight losing semi-finalists to give them all a final series finishing position pod.fo/e/2f596f
Rex Factor: S3.86 Play-Offs: Semi-Final Losers
For the first time, we are giving all the Rex Factor-winning consorts a final ranking for the series. In this episode, we are asking you to rank all of the consorts eliminated in the semi-finals of...
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July 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Podcast Alert: The last vote we're releasing in the consort play-offs - the Semi-Final losers, ranking the eight losing semi-finalists to give them all a final series finishing position pod.fo/e/2f596f
For the first time, we are giving a final ranking to ALL the Rex Factor winners in the series. In today's episode, we discuss the seven consorts eliminated in the first round of the Play-Offs. Have a listen and then cast your vote to rank them (1/3) pod.fo/e/2f0064
Rex Factor: S3.85 Play-Offs: Round One Losers
For the first time, we are giving all the Rex Factor-winning consorts a final ranking for the series. In this episode, we are asking you to rank all of the consorts eliminated in the first round of...
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June 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
For the first time, we are giving a final ranking to ALL the Rex Factor winners in the series. In today's episode, we discuss the seven consorts eliminated in the first round of the Play-Offs. Have a listen and then cast your vote to rank them (1/3) pod.fo/e/2f0064
For the first time, we are giving a final ranking to ALL the Rex Factor winners in the series. In today's episode, we discuss the seven consorts eliminated in the first round of the Play-Offs. Have a listen and then cast your vote to rank them (1/3) pod.fo/e/2f0064
Rex Factor: S3.85 Play-Offs: Round One Losers
For the first time, we are giving all the Rex Factor-winning consorts a final ranking for the series. In this episode, we are asking you to rank all of the consorts eliminated in the first round of...
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June 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
For the first time, we are giving a final ranking to ALL the Rex Factor winners in the series. In today's episode, we discuss the seven consorts eliminated in the first round of the Play-Offs. Have a listen and then cast your vote to rank them (1/3) pod.fo/e/2f0064
It's the Grand Final! Who will win the third series of Rex Factor: Emma of Normandy, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France, or Katherine of Aragon? Listen to the Grand Final podcast here: pod.fo/e/2e9a09
Rex Factor: SS3.84 Play-Offs: Grand Final
It's crunch time! Just four consorts remain to do battle in the Grand Final for English consorts to be crowned the Series 3 champion of Rex Factor. Will it be Emma of Normandy, Eleanor of Aquitaine...
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June 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It's the Grand Final! Who will win the third series of Rex Factor: Emma of Normandy, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France, or Katherine of Aragon? Listen to the Grand Final podcast here: pod.fo/e/2e9a09
It's results time! Find out which of the consorts have made it through to the Grand Final in our latest episode... pod.fo/e/2e07d8
Rex Factor: S3.83 Play-Offs: Semi-Final Results
Who will make it through to the Grand Final? Twelve will go down to four with today's results episode as we reveal the results of the four semi-finals as well as the Privy Council bonus play-offs f...
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June 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It's results time! Find out which of the consorts have made it through to the Grand Final in our latest episode... pod.fo/e/2e07d8
We have a new special episode out for subscribers (or to purchase on our Patreon page) on the history of biscuits. Here, Ali comes to grips with paximadia…
May 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We have a new special episode out for subscribers (or to purchase on our Patreon page) on the history of biscuits. Here, Ali comes to grips with paximadia…
Live show alert! On Friday 15 August we are going to be at the Ludlow Fringe for a one-off live show, The Battle of the Champions featuring the three series champions: Henry II, Robert the Bruce and whoever wins the consort play-offs. ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk/event/rex-fa...
FRINGE: Rex Factor – Battle of the Champions – Ludlow Assembly Rooms
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May 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Live show alert! On Friday 15 August we are going to be at the Ludlow Fringe for a one-off live show, The Battle of the Champions featuring the three series champions: Henry II, Robert the Bruce and whoever wins the consort play-offs. ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk/event/rex-fa...
Happy St Dunstan’s Day! Ali was delighted with his new mug and card…
May 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Happy St Dunstan’s Day! Ali was delighted with his new mug and card…
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with the Semi-Finals. In Semi-Final D we have Æthelflæd Lady of the Mercians, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Caroline of Ansbach. Only ONE can go through to the Grand Final, so who will get your vote? Listen here: pod.fo/e/2cfa5c
Rex Factor: S3.82 Play-Offs: Semi-Final D
It's the last of the semi-finals - who will be the final consort to make it to the Grand Final? Your contenders this week: Æthelflæd Lady of the Mercians, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Caroline of An...
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May 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with the Semi-Finals. In Semi-Final D we have Æthelflæd Lady of the Mercians, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Caroline of Ansbach. Only ONE can go through to the Grand Final, so who will get your vote? Listen here: pod.fo/e/2cfa5c
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with the Semi-Finals. In Semi-Final C we have Ælfthryth, Isabella of France and Katherine Parr. Only ONE can go through to the Grand Final, so who will get your vote? Listen here: pod.fo/e/2cca2c
Rex Factor: S3.81 Play-Offs: Semi-Final C
The semi-finals are underway and the stakes are getting higher: just three consorts in each group and only the winner to go through to the Grand Final. Your contenders this week: Ælfthryth, Isabel...
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April 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with the Semi-Finals. In Semi-Final C we have Ælfthryth, Isabella of France and Katherine Parr. Only ONE can go through to the Grand Final, so who will get your vote? Listen here: pod.fo/e/2cca2c
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with the Semi-Finals. In Semi-Final B we have Emma of Normandy, Matilda of Boulogne and Anne Boleyn. Only ONE can go through to the Grand Final, so who will get your vote? Listen here: pod.fo/e/2c9928
Rex Factor: S3.80 Play-Offs: Semi-Final B
The semi-finals are underway and the stakes are getting higher: just three consorts in each group and only the winner to go through to the Grand Final. Your contenders this week: Emma of Normandy, ...
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April 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with the Semi-Finals. In Semi-Final B we have Emma of Normandy, Matilda of Boulogne and Anne Boleyn. Only ONE can go through to the Grand Final, so who will get your vote? Listen here: pod.fo/e/2c9928
Justice for Æthelflæd: www.bbc.com/news/article...
Wolverhampton's bid for museum and trail to mark Viking battle
Plans are being put together to honour a warrior ruler.
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April 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Justice for Æthelflæd: www.bbc.com/news/article...
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with the Semi-Finals. In Semi-Final A we have Margaret of Anjou, Katherine of Aragon and Henrietta Maria. Only ONE can go through to the Grand Final, so who will get your vote? Listen here: pod.fo/e/2c66a7
Rex Factor: S3.79 Play-Offs: Semi-Final A
The semi-finals begin and the stakes are getting higher: just three consorts in each group and only the winner to go through to the Grand Final. Your contenders this week: Margaret of Anjou, Kather...
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April 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with the Semi-Finals. In Semi-Final A we have Margaret of Anjou, Katherine of Aragon and Henrietta Maria. Only ONE can go through to the Grand Final, so who will get your vote? Listen here: pod.fo/e/2c66a7
It’s time for the First Round Results! Watch to find out who is into the semi-finals and who has been eliminated. Available in video or the podcast in the usual places: youtu.be/jbO84TZnltc?...
First Round Results
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March 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It’s time for the First Round Results! Watch to find out who is into the semi-finals and who has been eliminated. Available in video or the podcast in the usual places: youtu.be/jbO84TZnltc?...
Podcast Alert: Our latest podcast is Messages & Previews 9 - going through your excellent messages, plus previews of our bonus content. pod.fo/e/2b8fb9
Rex Factor: Messages & Previews 9
We respond to some of your messages about all elements of the podcast, as well as share some previews of our bonus content.On the day of release, there is one final day to vote for Group C and one ...
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March 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Podcast Alert: Our latest podcast is Messages & Previews 9 - going through your excellent messages, plus previews of our bonus content. pod.fo/e/2b8fb9
It’s the last few hours of voting for Group B, with Eadgifu of Kent, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon battling for a place in the semi-finals. www.rexfactorpodcast.com/consort-vote
The Vote | Rex Factor Consorts Play Offs
Rex Factor Queen and Prince Consorts Play Offs - The Vote
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March 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
It’s the last few hours of voting for Group B, with Eadgifu of Kent, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon battling for a place in the semi-finals. www.rexfactorpodcast.com/consort-vote
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with Group D: Æthelflæd Lady of the Mercians, Ælfthryth, Matilda of Boulogne and Elizabeth Woodville do battle to make it to the semi-finals. Only three can go through, so who will get your vote? pod.fo/e/2b3274
Rex Factor: S3.76 Play-Offs: First Round - Group D
The play-offs have begun! In the last of the first round contests, we pit Ælfthryth, Elizabeth Woodville, Matilda of Boulogne, and Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians against each other. All of them...
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February 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with Group D: Æthelflæd Lady of the Mercians, Ælfthryth, Matilda of Boulogne and Elizabeth Woodville do battle to make it to the semi-finals. Only three can go through, so who will get your vote? pod.fo/e/2b3274
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with Group C: Isabella of France, Henrietta Maria, Caroline of Ansbach, Caroline of Brunswick and Mary of Teck do battle to make it to the semi-finals. Only three can go through, so who will get your vote? pod.fo/e/2b0674
Rex Factor: S3.75 Play-Offs: First Round - Group C
The play-offs have begun! In the third of the first round contests, we pit Isabella of France, Henrietta Maria, Caroline of Ansbach, Mary of Teck and Caroline of Brunswick against each other. All o...
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February 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with Group C: Isabella of France, Henrietta Maria, Caroline of Ansbach, Caroline of Brunswick and Mary of Teck do battle to make it to the semi-finals. Only three can go through, so who will get your vote? pod.fo/e/2b0674
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with Group B: Eadgifu of Kent, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon do battle to make it into the semi-finals. Only three can go through, so who will get your vote? pod.fo/e/2acc16
Rex Factor: S3.74 Play-Offs: First Round - Group B
The play-offs have begun! In the first of the first round contests, we pit Eleanor of Aquitaine, Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Eadgifu of Kent against each other. All o...
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February 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Podcast Alert: The Play-Offs continue with Group B: Eadgifu of Kent, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon do battle to make it into the semi-finals. Only three can go through, so who will get your vote? pod.fo/e/2acc16
Here’s Ali’s post-match analysis after recording Group A of the play-offs - listen to the podcast episode and head to our website for the link to vote! www.rexfactorpodcast.com/consort-vote
February 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Here’s Ali’s post-match analysis after recording Group A of the play-offs - listen to the podcast episode and head to our website for the link to vote! www.rexfactorpodcast.com/consort-vote
Play-Off Time! The first of our play-off contests is now live. In Group A, it's a battle between Emma of Normandy, Prince Albert, Matilda of Scotland, Katherine Parr and Margaret of Anjou. Who will get your vote? The top three progress to the semi-finals: pod.fo/e/2a9b88
Rex Factor: S3.73 Play-Offs: First Round - Group A
The play-offs have begun! In the first of the first round contests, we pit Emma of Normandy, Prince Albert, Matilda of Scotland, Katherine Parr and Margaret of Anjou against each other. All of them...
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February 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Play-Off Time! The first of our play-off contests is now live. In Group A, it's a battle between Emma of Normandy, Prince Albert, Matilda of Scotland, Katherine Parr and Margaret of Anjou. Who will get your vote? The top three progress to the semi-finals: pod.fo/e/2a9b88