Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20081027 | David Horovitz reads from David Pownall's novel, recounting the life of Edward II, his troubled reign and his divisive relationship with the knight Piers Gaveston. July 1303: Edward I embarks on a military campaign to subdue Scotland. At home, his son Ned shows little appetite for kingship, instead directing his attentions towards the Gascon knight Piers Gaveston. With Edward I away fighting the Scots, the young Edward shows little appetite for kingship Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20081028 | Edward I struggles to persuade his son to give up his unhealthy obsession with Gaveston. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20081029 | The king is furious when young Edward attempts to give away some of his lands to Gaveston. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20081030 | An encounter with a holy man at York Cathedral causes the king unexpected distress. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20081031 | Following the death of his father, the newly-crowned Edward II swiftly ennobles Gaveston. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 06 | 20081103 | Edward's relationship with Gaveston causes consternation among the Church and the nobility Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 07 | 20081104 | Edward's enemies prepare to bring the new King to heel. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 08 | 20081105 | Gaveston settles some old scores. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 09 | 20081106 | Edward and Gaveston contravene a pact drawn up with the Kingdom's most powerful families. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 10 | 20081107 | Gaveston is exiled to Bruges, but Edward cannot do without him. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |