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Rex Factor

Rex Factor

By: Rex Factor
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Rex Factor is a fun podcast reviewing all the kings & queens of England & Scotland.Copyright © 2010 Rex Factor. All rights reserved. World
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  • S4.07 Harald Hardrada: Review

    S4.07 Harald Hardrada: Review
    Jul 3 2026
    In the second part of the Harald Hardrada podcast, we review him and decide whether his exploits in Russia, Byzantium, Norway and his invasion of England will earn him the Rex Factor. (Unfortunately the camera pointed at Graham stopped working for part of the recording, so apologies for his lack of motion at times!) We are doing a live show in Ludlow on Friday 21 August 2026 at 19:00 - come and see us compare the contenders for the throne in 1066 at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms: ⁠https://ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk/show/rex-factor/⁠ Sign up for lots of bonus content, including an ad-free version of the main podcast and over 450 additional bonus podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor⁠⁠⁠ "(00:00:00) Introduction" "(00:01:28) Biography" "(00:04:54) Battleyness" "(00:31:39) Scandal" "(00:43:51) Subjectivity" "(00:58:43) Longevity" "(01:01:06) Dynasty" "(01:02:23) Rex Factor" "(01:04:52) C Corner" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S4.06 Harald Hardrada: Biography

    S4.06 Harald Hardrada: Biography
    Jun 19 2026
    The legendary Viking ruler, Harald Hardrada, is our first two-parter of the series due to his remarkable life story. Russian exile, adventures in the Byzantine Emperor, and becoming King of Norway all before he invaded England in 1066. In this episode, we cover the whole of his remarkable life, with the review to come in the next episode. (Unfortunately the camera pointed at Ali stopped working for part of the recording, so apologies for his lack of motion at times!) We are doing a live show in Ludlow on Friday 21 August 2026 at 19:00 - come and see us compare the contenders for the throne in 1066 at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms: ⁠https://ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk/show/rex-factor/⁠ Sign up for lots of bonus content, including an ad-free version of the main podcast and over 450 additional bonus podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor⁠⁠⁠ "(00:00:00) Introduction" "(00:03:55) Byzantium" "(00:18:15) Norway" "(00:33:16) England" "(00:57:33) C Corner" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • S4.05 Edward the Exile

    S4.05 Edward the Exile
    Jun 5 2026
    One of the least famous nearly monarchs but perhaps the most pivotal, Edward the Exile was the son of Edmund Ironside and a nephew to Edward the Confessor and his survival might have meant the Norman Conquest would never have happened. We learn about Edward's remarkable exile, taking in Scandinavia, Russia and Hungary and the tantalising possibility of his becoming king in England only for fate to intervene... We are doing a live show in Ludlow on Friday 21 August 2026 at 19:00 - come and see us compare the contenders for the throne in 1066 at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms: ⁠https://ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk/show/rex-factor/⁠ Sign up for lots of bonus content, including an ad-free version of the main podcast and over 450 additional bonus podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor⁠⁠⁠ "(00:00:00) Introduction" "(00:01:54) Biography" "(00:39:49) Battleyness" "(00:44:17) Scandal" "(00:46:08) Subjectivity" "(00:50:16) Longevity" "(00:52:54) Dynasty" "(00:54:59) Rex Factor" "(00:57:03) C Corner" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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so informative, entertaining and just feel good it's the perfect podcast . I can't recommend it highly enough

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