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Edward II: King of Incompetence

2025/3/7
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@Matt Lewis : 本集节目探讨了爱德华二世统治时期发生的丑闻、权力和背叛，以及他与贵族、军事战役和宠臣之间的冲突。 @Dr. Eleanor Janega : 我们采访了皇家莎士比亚剧团的导演@Daniel Raggett ，以及历史学家@Chris Given-Wilson 和演员@Daniel Evans ，对爱德华二世统治时期的历史事件和人物关系进行了深入分析。 Daniel Raggett: 作为《爱德华二世》的导演，我努力在历史准确性和戏剧性之间取得平衡，并试图将中世纪的王权和权力主题与现代观众产生共鸣。我特别关注了爱德华二世领导能力的缺失以及他与宠臣的关系，以及这些关系如何影响他的统治。 Chris Given-Wilson: 爱德华二世是一个极度不适合当国王的人，他的统治是一场灾难。他任人唯亲，与宠臣的关系以及他的一些“不王室”的行为导致他失去了贵族的支持，最终导致了他的垮台。班诺克本战役是其统治的转折点，也反映了他军事能力的不足。 Daniel Evans: 作为扮演爱德华二世的演员，我努力理解他作为国王和个人的复杂性，以及他所面临的挑战。我试图展现他内心的矛盾和挣扎，以及他最终的失败。

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This section introduces the context of Edward II's reign, emphasizing his significant political and personal challenges. It explores the constitutional crisis during his rule and his contentious relationships with key figures.
  • Edward II's reign was marked by a constitutional crisis involving kings, queens, and ambitious noblemen.
  • His rule represented a crisis in Plantagenet England, fundamentally altering the expectations of being a king.
  • Edward II inherited his father's wars and faced severe challenges in Scotland.

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Gone Medieval begins a gripping 4 part series exploring scandal, power, and betrayal in the Plantagenet Court.

This one of England’s most dramatic royal sagas; from the ill-fated reign of Edward II to the rise of his son, Edward III, Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega uncover how love and the Crown do not make good bedfellows.

Each episode brings to life the key players in this enthralling saga and today Matt and Eleanor explore the disastrous reign of Edward II.

With exclusive behind the scenes access to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre's rehearsals of their stunning new production of Edward II, Matt and Eleanor dissect the intricate balance of power and personal desire, detailing the king's conflicts with his barons, his disastrous military campaigns, and the role of his infamous favourites.

Gone Medieval is written and presented by Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega. Lines performed by Daniel Evans. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producers are Joseph Knight and Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.

Tickets are available for the RSC's new production of Edward II: https://www.rsc.org.uk/edward-ii/

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