
Rex Factor is a fun podcast reviewing all the kings & queens of England & Scotland.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 312 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Series 4 begins! We review our first nearly monarch, Æthelwold, a nephew to Alfred the Great (perhaps familiar to many from The Last Kingdom series) who challenged his cousin, Edward the Elder, for the throne. Largely dismissed by the official histor... more
Just a quick update from us to let you know that we are going to be returning to Ludlow this year for another live show. Join us at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms on Friday 21 August at 19:00 for The Battle of 1066, as we pit the four contenders for the t... more
As an introduction to our series on the nearly monarchs, we speak to Emily Perkins about her book Regina: The Queens Who Could Have Been, which looks at the queens who could have ruled if first-born daughters had been prioritised in the succession.
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It's time for a new series of Rex Factor! In this introductory episode, we explain the concept of the series (what is a 'nearly monarch'?), who the nearly monarchs are (i.e. the individuals we will be reviewing in the series), and how we might approa... more
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Found this wonderful podcast when searching for something about Wallis Simpson. After years of listening to True Crime this has been such a great listen & refreshing approach to our wonderful history. I’ve gone right back to the start, really enjoyed it. I’ve been recommending it to everyone I know. Can’t wait for what’s to come next.
I absolutely love this podcast.
Cannot get enough of the entertaining way the information is presented and the wonderful presenters. A must-listen!
The original. Often the best.
Interesting thou I stopped listening as pretty much every episode has a small dose of misogyny. Example: maybe Romans never had a female leader because of their inferiority said with laughter in episode mentioning fall of Budica and their daughters’ slaughter. Otherwise interesting and entertaining.
Recommend to anyone that wants to learn more about UK history.
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This podcast offers a unique and entertaining exploration of the histories of the kings and queens of England and Scotland. Each episode typically blends informative historical narratives with elements of humor, highlighting the lives, challenges, and achievements of various monarchs throughout time. By examining both notable figures and lesser-known characters, the hosts create an engaging atmosphere that invites listeners to appreciate the complexities of royal dynamics and the broader historical context. The interplay of detailed historical analysis with a light-hearted approach contributes to a refreshing take on a subject often perceived as dense or overly serious, making it appealing to history enthusiasts as well as casual listeners ... more
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Rex Factor launched 16 years ago and published 312 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Rex Factor include:
1. Marianna Cotter
2. Michael Hesseltine
3. Emily Murdoch Perkins
4. David Woodman
5. Lucy Hughes-Hallett
6. Jane Tippett
7. Gretchen Gerzina
8. Gareth Russell
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