Guy Fawkes

This week, we are diving deep into a true, nation-defining event that has been woven into British folklore: The Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Remember, remember the Fifth of November!

Join Craig and Andy as we explore the life of Guy Fawkes and the daring Catholic conspiracy to overthrow the English government by blowing up King James I and the entire Parliament.

The Origins of Rebellion: We trace the plot's roots back to the brutal Reformation and the severe persecution faced by English Catholics, including the horrific execution of Margaret Clitheroe, which spurred Guy's conversion and resolve.

The Mastermind and The Soldier: Discover how Robert Catesby, the plot's true architect, recruited Guy Fawkes and a core group of desperate men (including the Wintour and Wright brothers) who took a solemn oath of secrecy at the Duck and Drake Club.

The Face of Treason: We follow Guy Fawkes—or Guido as he was known in Flanders—from his military experience (where he learned his gunpowder expertise) to his mission to Spain, and finally, to his infamous post guarding the barrels in the Parliament cellar.

The Unravelling: We discuss the mysterious Monteagle Letter that led to the plot's discovery, the chaotic final stand of the conspirators in the Midlands, and the absurd, almost comedic, gunpowder accident at Holbeck House.

The Aftermath: We detail Guy's defiant interrogation under torture at the Tower of London and the utterly gruesome sentencing of hanging, drawing, and quartering that followed for the remaining plotters.

Folklore and Legacy: Why is Guy Fawkes the name we all remember? We discuss how the plot gave rise to the Bonfire Night tradition and how the man became an enduring icon of resistance.

Was the plot an inside job, as some have long suspected? Tune in to hear our thoughts!

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Written by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens

Edited by Craig Brooks

Intro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie)

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