Those who have discovered this page as a result of watching the repeat of Castle  may be interested to know that the book which accompanied the series is now available as a smart new paperback.

My old TV series, Castle, is being shown again on Discovery History this week, from 11am on Sunday 30 to 5am on Monday 1 October.

More public appearances this week. On Thursday, talks on the Norman Conquest for the American Women of Surrey and for BBC History Magazine at the British Academy. On Friday (and until Sunday), I'm off to Wales to lead tours of the castles at Chepstow, Goodrich and Raglan.

My autumn of talks and tours kicks off on Wednesday this week at Framlingham - the chief castle of the Bigod earls of Norfolk, and so a place close to my heart. Lots more at other places in the coming months: Winchester, Maidstone, London, Folkestone, Rochester, Dover, Millfield, Goodrich, Chepstow, Battle Abbey... See Public Appearances page for full details and links.

Pleased to see that the Normans are on the cover the August issue of BBC History Magazine, which comes out today. I've written an article about the castles built by William the Conqueror.

Just received the sad news that the English Heritage Festival of History has been cancelled, because the site is completely flooded.

I've just updated my 'public appearances' page with a whole bunch of new talks and tours for this autumn...