Breeze Barrington
Historian and expert guest featured in this episode, providing detailed analysis and commentary on the life and reign of James II.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 52min
James II: The Restoration's Last Catholic King
Dr Breeze Barrington, historian of the Stuart era, brings sharp analysis of James II. Short scenes cover his traumatic exile and military career. Then his controversial use of royal power, the panic over a Catholic succession, the birth scandal that sparked revolt, and his exile, Irish campaign and slow decline.
