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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In our review of Robert Curthose, we find that perhaps he wasn't quite cut-out for being a brutal, ruthless competitor for the throne...

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ali is put to the test - how much can he remember about Robert Curthose?

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

From our latest podcast reviewing Robert Curthose, the eldest son of William the Conqueror (but twice failing to become king) we consider the range of similar, very specific nicknames poor Robert was lumbered with!

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

From our latest episode, Right to Reply: Anglo-Saxon Nearly Monarchs, Ali has a rant about The Last Kingdom...

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

From the very end of our chat with Dr Eleanor Parker about the aftermath of 1066, we got intrigued by what she had on her wall!

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

From our latest episode reviewing Edgar the Ætheling, we consider whether Edgar was the true heir to the throne in 1066.

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

From our latest podcast reviewing Harald Hardrada, a typically dramatic episode in which even a giant chain across the Bosphorus strait can't stop the Norwegian warrior.

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Our latest episode looks at the Viking ruler Harald Hardrada, one of the most remarkable and famous Viking warriors though Ali thinks he could do with a rebrand...

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

From our review of Edward the Exile, we ponder on how Edward could have averted the Norman Conquest in 1066.

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Our latest podcast reviews Edward the Exile, the man whose reign could have prevented 1066. Unfortunately, the bishop sent to collect him was a bit easily distracted...

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Series 4 begins! We kick off the Nearly Monarchs with Æthelwold, nephew to Alfred the Great, a rival to his cousin Edward the Elder, and a challenge for Ali when it comes to names...

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This is what Ali looks like after recording five podcasts in a day! We’ve now started Series 4, but Ali might need some sleep before the next recording!

Ali lying down on the floor on the landing of a stairwell, arms outstretched, face down with arms closed, looking tired.

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Our new episode reviewing Offa of Mercia can also be watched as well as listened to! Available on Spotify or YouTube to watch in full.

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

New series, new notebook (though only one of them will be featured in the series). I’m in full research mode for Series 4 reviewing all the nearly monarchs of England & the UK. Planning a new “first” episode on Offa this month then recording first episodes of series 4 in March!

Graham holding in front of his face a notebook with cartoon images of the kings of England on the cover

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

We have a new special episode out for subscribers (or to purchase on our Patreon page) on the history of biscuits. Here, Ali comes to grips with paximadia…

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Happy St Dunstan’s Day! Ali was delighted with his new mug and card…

Ali sits on an armchair holding up a card with an image of the Saxon monk at Dunstable working in his forge as the devil enters, plus a mug with an image of Dunstable printed on it. Ali’s facial expression is grumpy.

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Here’s Ali’s post-match analysis after recording Group A of the play-offs - listen to the podcast episode and head to our website for the link to vote! www.rexfactorpodcast.com/consort-vote

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Rex Factor @rexfactor.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

We’re going to be back next week and it’s play-off time! The 19 Rex factor winners from the consider series will be up against each other to become series champion. Next week, we make the play-off draw and find out who will be against who in the first round.

A framed portrait with the 19 Rex Factor winning consorts wearing headphones and all bunched together in the frame.

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