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A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.
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The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won’t find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you’ll learn about who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the scope of this island at the edge of the world. And some of those desires are downright scandalous.
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Intelligent and challenging quiz games on BBC Radio 4. Featuring Round Britain Quiz, Counterpoint and Brain of Britain with Quizmasters including Paul Gambaccini, Kirsty Lang and Russell Davies.
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What is 'British-ness'? This podcast explores all aspects of British culture from the perspective of an Englishman previously based in China and Turkey. Perhaps you know Thomas Felix Creighton already from Instagram's @FlemingNeverDies centered on Ian Fleming's classic creation, James Bond, 007. Here, we can see a wider background of where our British hero sits. You can also check out the video channel: www.youtube.com/britishculture
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Interviews with Scholars of Britain about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies
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A stroll through the rich and fascinating folklore of Britain and Ireland. From music, to psychogeography, to what to do if you notice the devil following you to church. It's a long, strange trip and there are no guarantees you'll be home in time for dinner. Each episode also includes a mini-almanac for the month ahead. If you enjoy this show, feel free to buy me a coffee https://bit.ly/2SWoNqH Music by @big.big.sky | Additional artists referenced in each episode | Logo design James Fisher
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NEW on The History Podcast: Invisible Hands. David Dimbleby traces the history of a hidden force that changed Britain - the free market revolution - and the invisible hands that shaped it. Episodes available weekly.
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Welcome to The Small Business Britain Podcast! We launching Series 3 to coincide with the General Election 2024. Join us to talk all things small business, manifestos, policy, and meet some special guests along the way
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Curious, funny, surprising daily history - with Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina and Arion McNicoll. From the invention of the Game Boy to the Mancunian beer-poisoning of 1900, from Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain to America's Nazi summer schools... each day we uncover an unexpected story for the ages. In just ten minutes! Best Daily Podcast (British Podcast Awards 2023 nominee). Get early access and ad-free listening at Patreon.com/Retrospectors or subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
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In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal. British scandals change the course of history. They bring down governments, overthrow the rich and cause the mighty to fall. Some are about sex, others about money. In the end, they’re all about power. But often at the heart of a scandal, there are ordinary human stories. Stories of those caught up in the swirl of outrage. Who was really to blame for what happened? Why did they do it? And ...
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A show from the West End of London, England about pubs, writers, attractions, theatre and a bohemian lifestyle. Includes Best Bohemian Boozers, sometimes. The Edinburgh Festival and occasional Theatre reviews. And how to get life wrong, often.
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A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.
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Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island’s long and storied past. Visiting little-known corners of British history, shedding new light on familiar faces, uncovering unusual - and sometimes bizarre - facts along the way, this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK. From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sew ...
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A fans show looking at the Phillies week by week from across the Pond. Reviewing a week in the Phillies, letting you have your say from Twitter and Facebook, competitions, fun interviews and plenty more!
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A true crime podcast covering listener-suggested British murder cases and featuring interviews with high-profile guests in the true crime industry.Do you have a case suggestion? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Illuminated is BBC Radio 4's home for creative and surprising one-off documentaries that shed light on hidden worlds. Welcome to a place of audio beauty and joy, with emotion and human experience at its heart. The programmes you will find in this feed explore the reality of contemporary Britain and the world, venturing into its weirdest and most wonderful aspects. This is a chance to meet voices that are not normally heard, open secret doors into concealed chambers and, above all, be transpo ...
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When Ecstasy and Acid House first swept Britain, a group of lives would be changed forever. One Story. Half real life. Half drama. Welcome to Ecstasy: The Battle Of Rave.
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Poisoned sweets. Criminal misdeeds. And a sex scandal involving… the prime minister. In the first series of History’s Greatest Scandals we’re delving into the murky underworld of the Victorians. Join journalist Ellie Cawthorne and historian Professor Rosalind Crone, as they take a journey through the backstreets of 19th-century Britain. They’ll be sneaking into private parlours, descending into candlelit mines, frequenting grim workhouses and paying a visit to an unscrupulous confectioner, t ...
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Hello and welcome to Trash Talk with Count Binface, It's the smash-hit podcast from planet Sigma IX which is now available on Earth. I've got a blockbuster of a new podcast - in a nutshell you can expect brilliant interviews and peerless analysis. It's a bit like The News Agents, but with fewer holidays. Launched for the 2024 Election it was such a success I've decided to keep interviewing some of your Earth experts to find out more about your planet (so I can conquer you). Make your next po ...
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Breaking Britain: A Podcast about the Politics of a Disunited Kingdom
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Breaking Britain is a podcast produced by the Europe's Borderlands Research Group at the European and International Studies Department in King's College London. Hosted by Russell Foster and Alex Clarkson, it will explore the pressures unravelling the unity of Britain and reopening the future of the island of Ireland in a European context. In each episode we will discuss the challenges reshaping a disunited kingdom as well as a wary republic with scholars and commentators who can provide expe ...
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This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a libra ...
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Britain has lost its optimism. We are becoming less well-off, less influential, and less able to build even the most basic quantities of housing and infrastructure. But what if it didn't have to be that way? What if the future were something that we could look forward to? Somewhere that Britons could feel at home in? This is not an impossible dream. From the thatched space station that is home to their studio, Tom Ough and Calum Drysdale present Anglofuturism. In each episode, the hosts beam ...
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UnHerd political editor Tom McTague and Cambridge professor Helen Thompson team up to investigate the history of today’s politics — and what it means for our future. Each week they will explore the great forces, ideas and events that led us to where we are, whether in Britain, the United States, Europe or beyond. It’s a politics podcast for those who want a deeper, historical understanding of the news, to understand what has really shaped our world and why. We hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to ...
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A celebration of growing up in Britain in the 1970's and the huge part TV played in our lives. You can comment on episodes, suggest subjects for future podcasts and, of course, share your memories with us on our blog www.my70sTVchildhood.com
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How do empires rise? Why do they fall? And how have they shaped the world around us today? William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the stories, personalities and events of empire over the course of history.
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The People's Podcast on Big Cat encounters in Britain. In each episode Rick Minter discusses big cat sightings with different witnesses, finding out what they saw or sensed, how they felt, and how these cases fit a bigger picture.
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History's Heroes: the BBC's breathtaking, high stakes, story-led history podcast feed that shines a light on extraordinary people from across history. Series include 'History's Youngest Heroes' with narration from Nicola Coughlan and 'History's Secret Heroes' with narration from Helena Bonham Carter. In History's Youngest Heroes, actress Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls) tells twelve true stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth. Before she became a Hollywood star, h ...
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Hilarious mockumentary comedy series about two hapless American tourists Mal and Chester who travel the length and breadth of the United Kingdom meeting weird and wonderful people. Written and presented by Mal Pacino and Chester Washington. Artwork by Lauren Warshaw.
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Footballers talking about the athletes who inspired them www.nutmegfc.co.uk
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The prosecution: Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC The defendant: British politics, the legal system and the media. The charges: You’ll have to listen to find out. With decades of experience behind them, Ken and Tim bring you an insider’s analysis of the latest legal battles, high-profile cases, and emerging political issues happening across Britain. This is ‘Double Jeopardy’, The Law and Politics Podcast.
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The unashamedly biased Olympic & Paralympic sport podcast! "A relaxed, affable show. The hosts display wide-ranging knowledge" : The New York Times essential top six podcasts to follow for Olympics [25/07/2021] .
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Delve into the unsettling, the unexplained, and the downright peculiar side of English history on Peculiar Britain: Odd Crimes & Bizarre Mysteries. Each episode unearths a new story from the dark and twisty corners of England—think strange heists, baffling murders, quirky local legends, and unsolved mysteries that defy reason. Join our host every week as we peel back the layers of these captivating cases, exploring the historical context, the theories, and the enduring intrigue behind each t ...
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Marxist Voice is the official podcast of the Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP) in Britain. Each week, we discuss Marxist theory, revolutionary history, and current events. Head to our website for daily news and analysis, as well as links to join and support the party, and to subscribe to our various publications.
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Welcome to stories for small journeys. The author,Alex MacDougall weaves through numerous topics from his own sometimes funny experiences in 70's Britain, to other thought provoking tales. We hope you enjoy listening and, if your travelling, have a good journey!
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A fortnightly podcast about UK true crime with a touch of the weird and the macabre. Hosted by Bob and Ali sat in The Settle Inn in Stirling, they take it week about to tell each other a criminal tale from British history, expect weird tales, dodgy history lessons oh and there's always someone drinking in the background!
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An exploration of early music, looking at early developments in musical performance and composition in Britain and abroad. UK only: please note that not all episodes are podcast.
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Comedians Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster create honest conversations with fascinating people. New episodes every Sunday and Wednesday. Become a Premium Member to receive exclusive benefits https://triggernometry.supercast.com/
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Interviews & History with Neil Oliver Season 3: Neil Oliver Interviews... Season 2: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the World Season 1: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the British Isles Be prepared to be swept away as Neil turns us all into Time Travellers! In Neil's very personal series' he takes us on an incredible journey through history - Season 1 is a history of the British Isles, Season 2 a history of the world - in season 3 he interviews interesting and informed people - accessible, reveali ...
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Douglas Carswell was born in Britain, raised in Uganda, but came to America by choice. A former Member of the British Parliament, he talks about things that interest him about America generally, and the southern states specifically.
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Admiral Lord West tells the story of the Royal Navy during the 20th century.
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Britain's royal family generates controversial headlines each and every day, but in our unhumble opinion, the most interesting tales are those buried in the footnotes. Hosts Eva and Allie are excavators of bygone scandals and peculiar details about the Windsors. For example, did you know that King Charles runs a bed and breakfast in Romania? Or that he's been building his own real town for more than 30 years? Windsors & Losers is the podcast that tells you a curiously overlooked story about ...
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Have you ever locked eyes with a stranger and wondered, "What’s their story?" Step into someone else’s life and expect the unexpected. Extraordinary stories from around the world.
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Hannah Fry looks back at 75 years of computing history to reveal the UK's lead role in developing the technologies we rely on today
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The podcast that explains what the bloody hell Brits are banging on about. In every episode we translate British pop culture for America, and American pop culture for Britain. YOU'RE WELCOME.
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The best in maritime security, technology, history, and international affairs from CIMSEC - your moment of power point rehab.
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Jeremy Black, "A History of Britain's Transport" (Pen and Sword, 2025)
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An accessible book to draw on popular interest in transport history, routes, vehicles and experiences. Transport history is social and industrial national history. Passengers and freight will be covered including all types of transport from walking and packhorses, that predominated for much of national history, both of which tend to be underrated, …
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S3 E30: We Could All Use A Spring In Our Step
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The sun is trying to come out, so we are looking to the Spring to bring us renewed optimism for small businesses... This week we look at the opportunity of export, exciting developments at Naidex and a smattering of Tom Hiddleston. Keep on small business-ing folks
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The 2025 Phillies Season Preview And Predictions!
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Myself, Richard,Alex and NBC Sports Spencer Mckercher get you hyped up for the new season with a big and fun season preview and prediction show. It will come as no surprise we talked ourselves into some pretty hot takes!
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One of Britain’s most disturbing true crime stories.
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House of Horrors – Fred & Rose West In this chilling episode of Peculiar Britain, we descend into the dark and depraved world of Fred and Rose West — the seemingly ordinary couple who orchestrated some of the most horrific serial murders in British history. Operating from their home at 25 Cromwell Street in Gloucester, the Wests committed unspeakab…
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Crises that Shaped European Politics 3: Europe's Security and Russia's Invasions of Ukraine - With Christoph Meyer
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In this week's episode, we have been joined by Christoph Meyer to take a closer look at how relations between Russia and the European Union fell apart in the 2010s. As a renowned expert in European security, Christoph provides wider insights into how the Russian state's growing hostility to Ukrainian aspirations to join the European Union became pa…
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Send us a text Mal and Chester visit the beautiful English town of Peterborough and interview a legend of the local lido and a jovial church warden.By Russell Bentley
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Nick Hennegan celebrates International Women's Day, with poems from Sylvia Plath and the Bronte sisters. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Neil Oliver: Most Famous Ghost in Britain - Ghosts episode 10
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What is it to be human and alive? This week Neil contemplates the human condition and the nature & texture of reality as he takes us to the beautiful and mysterious Raynham Hall in Norfolk, England. To help support this channel & get exclusive videos every week sign up to Neil Oliver on Patreon.com https://www.patreon.com/neiloliver Rumble site – N…
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Heratic? Homosexual? Spy? - The Life and Murder of Christopher Marlowe.
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Christopher Marlowe was the star writer of the 1580s. The Elizabethans flocked to his plays. But Kitt’s life was shrouded in mystery. Was he a secret agent? A Catholic spy? A double agent for Queen Elizabeth’s government. There is evidence that he was heretical atheist. And he may have been England's first gay poet Hear how this ended with a murder…
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Welcome to the broadcast! Some Lide winds blow the cobwebs away, before we head up into the Curlew Mountains to view some strange lights... 🤝 Become a valued Friend of Folkways: https://bit.ly/34awiDB 📺 Folkways Youtube: https://bit.ly/3rUs9PF ☕️ Buy me a coffee: https://bit.ly/3dxssVw 💌 Get in …
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A fighter pilot watches his brother plunge to his death in the Second World War. Grief-stricken, he vows to fight until his dying day for the cause of freedom. This man would return from war transformed and set out on a journey that would change Britain forever. He would dedicate his life to an idea. An idea that at the time was almost laughed at. …
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Communist Manifesto | Classics of Marxism #1
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Opening our new series on Marxist Classics, aimed to inspire our listeners to tackle these texts for themselves, Daniel, Tom, Lubna & Peter discuss the Communist Manifesto. The founding document of our movement, it is without a slightest doubt a text that changed the world. Despite being published all the way back in 1848, we discuss its remarkable…
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My Sporting Hero: Lewis Stevenson on John McGinn
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nutmegfc.co.uk Welcome to a new episode of the My Sporting Hero podcast, part of Nutmeg FC. The home of brilliant football stories – made in Scotland. So far this month, Nutmeg FC subscribers have enjoyed.... * Nick Harris’ brilliant analysis of the possible American takeover of Rang…
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Lucy Letby’s Victims Strike Back: Identification Evidence, Miscarriages of Justice and Legal System Insights into How UK Juries Reach their Verdicts
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Exploring the high-profile Lucy Letby case, and the dangers of relying too heavily on identification evidence, this episode of Double Jeopardy raises critical concerns about the ban on jury research and how it hampers efforts to improve the criminal justice system through controlled academic study. As expert legal commentators, Tim Owen KC and Ken …
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Get ready for a dead music-y episode with Frazer honoring 16x Oscar Nominated DIANE WARREN and Ben chats his fave Scottish chanteuse ANNIE LENNOX. UR WELCOME! Leave us some feedback; Insta: @urwelcomeamerica Twitter: @urwelcomeUSA Email: [email protected] Ur Welcome America
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Thatcher's Favourite Fraudster | Big Bird | 2
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Asil Nadir claims he can prove his innocence. He just needs to stick around for the trial. But when someone offers him a seat on a small plane to Cyprus… Well, wouldn’t you? Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would like to ask our hosts? Email us at [email protected] See Pr…
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The Mille Miglia - a daring, 1,000-mile race across Italy - was first held on March 26th, 1927. Using ordinary dirt roads as the racetrack, competitors tore through cities, mountains, and countryside at unprecedented, breakneck speeds. Townspeople lined the streets, waving flags and throwing flowers, as glamorous Bugattis and Alfa Romeos roared pas…
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WEEKLY! Will and Kate's "Touchy Feely" Phase
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The royals are back at it. Prince William takes some tank travel and enters a new touchy-feely era with Princess Kate. King Charles opens Highgrove for a woo woo new cause. He also giveth — and taketh — some royal warrants from storied champagne houses. And finally, Queen Camilla is making breaking brooch news! Allie and Eva are on the royal brooch…
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Andrew Long, "BRIXMIS and the Secret Cold War: Intelligence Collecting Operations Behind Enemy Lines in East Germany" (Pen and Sword, 2024)
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The German Democratic Republic, or East Germany, was the frontline in the Cold War, packed with hundreds of thousands of Soviet and East German troops armed with the latest Warsaw Pact equipment, lined up along the 1,400 km Inner German Border. However, because of the repressive East German police state, little human intelligence about these forces…
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History's Secret Heroes: Series 3: The Salon Albahari
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Two apprentice seamstresses find an ingenious hiding place for their Jewish colleagues in wartime Sarajevo. Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. Producer: Lorna Reader…
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Marc Brunel’s visionary under-water tunnel from Rotherhithe to Wapping finally opened to the public on 25th March, 1843. It had taken 18 years to build, and was massively over-budget, but was the first tunnel successfully created under a navigable river anywhere in the world. Its construction had cost lives, caused controversy and changed the way t…
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4 medals - 2 golds, a silver and bronze - from a team of 11 athletes. Great Britain have had a very strong World Indoor Championships in Nanjing in China. More than 500 athletes from around the world took part - we'll hear from the British gold medalists Amber Anning and Jeremiah Azu - and round up the rest of the action for you too! There's Weadoc…
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Bagpuss Yawned and Settled Down to Sleep..
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This week, I journey back to 1974 to explore the enchanting world of Bagpuss - voted Britain's favorite children's program in a BBC poll. Despite only 13 episodes ever being made, this magical series from Smallfilms' Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate captured my heart and the hearts of a generation. Bagpuss followed a simple yet captivating formula:…
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Don't be shy, send me a message! The UK is famously polite, but is the reputation well-deserved? I check out the Hugh Dennis book, ‘Britty Britty Bang Bang’, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Micheal Portillo’s Great British Railway Journeys, and a range of other sources. I also draw on my own experience in the US, China, Turkish Cyprus, and elsewhere. Mos…
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In this week's episode, Tom and Helen zoom out to look at the wider geopolitical world order coming into being in the midst of Donald Trump's second term, and whether American acceptance of a multipolar world is the key thread in Trump's geopolitical ambitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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240. Ireland’s Fight For Freedom: The Irish Civil War (Ep 3)
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In the aftermath of the Irish War of Independence in 1921, Michael Collins is sent to London to meet Winston Churchill, David Lloyd George and other British officials to negotiate a treaty. After weeks of travelling back and forth across the Irish Sea, Collins and his fellow Sinn Féin negotiators return with a deal. Ireland would become a Free Stat…
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they just named him that cause he got that dog dickBy Britain Ryan Strah & Pat Hoey talk Star Trek
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Are long-form news interviews dead? Not on my watch! Who better to feature on our first long interview than an esteemed journalist who has held world leaders to account and fronted the UK's premier investigative journalism programme (at the time!). He certainly knows a thing or two about an interview. In our chat we cover the state of news, what ne…
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Joshua Ehrlich, "The East India Company and the Politics of Knowledge" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
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Welcome to the Global Corporations Special Series on the Law Channel on the New Books Network. This Special Series is dedicated to interviews with scholars about recent books engaging with different aspects of global corporations – with a focus on the role of law and legal forms. Our guest today is Dr. Joshua Ehrlich, Associate Professor in the Dep…
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With 1 in 6 people experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, it’s never been more important to find out how people are dealing with these challenges. In this podcast, comedian and broadcaster John Robins brings his trademark approach of heart and humour to the conversation, sitting down with guests and experts each week to ask the very simple…
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Fugitive Ronnie Biggs - infamous for participating in the Great Train Robbery of 1963, then escaping from Wandsworth Prison - was rescued by Bajan police after being kidnapped in Brazil today in history on 24th March 1981. A media frenzy ensued as reporters awaited his arrival, thanks to a tip-off by the operation's leader, John Miller. But Biggs f…
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My hunt for the Gutenberg – the rare book that solved a family mystery
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Michael Visontay thought he knew everything about his family’s past, but there was one shadowy character he was aching to know more about: his grandfather’s second wife, Olga. As Michael went through old papers, he uncovered a trail to the world’s most coveted book, the Gutenberg Bible – a rare antique printed in the 1450s – and the scandalous sche…
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Welcome to the feast! We’re invited to a traditional Georgian ‘Supra’ to immerse ourselves in the magic of Georgian polyphonic singing. The table groans with food, the wine flows, and the singing fills the heart. Led by toastmaster Levan Bitarovi, diners are guided through a narrative, weaving together their personal and collective experiences, thr…
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From the Avon’s murky depths to the city’s colourful culture – a creature of myth or mischief? In this episode of Peculiar Britain, we dive deep into the curious case of the Bristol Crocodile – a modern urban legend that’s been swimming through local folklore since 2014. From a bus driver’s bizarre sighting to sculptures, social media accounts, and…
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Britain’s Longest-Running Missing Person Case
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One girl. One country lane. No answers for over 40 years. On a quiet summer afternoon in 1978, 13-year-old Genette Tate vanished while delivering newspapers in the peaceful village of Aylesbeare, Devon. Her bike was found abandoned, the newspapers scattered—but she was never seen again. This episode explores one of Britain’s most haunting and endur…
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JFK Files, Epstein and the Deep State - Mike Benz
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Mike Benz is a conservative political commentator and a former State Department official during the first Trump administration. SPONSOR: Manscaped. Get 20% Off PLUS Free Shipping with the code TRIGGER at https://manscaped.com SPONSOR: Get timeless looks with modern comfort from Mack Weldon. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 25% off your first order of $…
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Paul Gambaccini chairs the grand final of the prestigious musc quizBy BBC Radio 4
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In 1658, the year started with hopeful clarity. There was a new constitution om a firmer footing, and a new parliament was about to sit. There was little sign any more of royalist rebellion, the Commonwealth name was feared and respected abroad and surely now the Protectorate could build from these foundations. But parliament displayed continuing d…
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In this episode of Radio ReOrient, Claudia Radiven and Saeed Khan spoke to Dr Yunis Alam about cars, class and race. They discussed the role that cars play in signifying meaning in terms of status, wealth and taste. These conversations extended to the racialization of car culture in cities like Bradford (UK) and the relationship to criminalization …
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In 404 BC, Athens faced total defeat. Once the dominant power of the Greek world, their navy was shattered, their food supply cut off, and on the horizon an armada of Spartan ships signalled the city’s final reckoning. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Alastair Blanshard to explore the dramatic downfall of Athen…
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Progress Vs Parasites. chapter 12. Dutch boom
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Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered? Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civ…
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Ben Bowles, "Boaters of London: Alternative Living on the Water" (Berghahn Books, 2024)
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Boaters of London is an ethnography that delves into the process of becoming a boater, adopting an alternative lifestyle on the water and the political impact that this travelling population has on the state. London and the Southeast of England in general is home to many people and families who live on narrowboats, cruisers and barges, along a netw…
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In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in March 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the d…
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471 – How To Lose Friends and Irritate People
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It was January of 1095 and Rufus was still at war with his eldest brother, Duke Robert. A war that could have been avoided if the Red King had simply kept his word… or even just apologized. But he wasn’t interested in doing either of those things, so people were dying in Normandy. The post 471 – How To Lose Friends and Irritate People first appeare…
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The Calvine UFO: Britain’s Best-Ever UFO Photograph?
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In this episode of Peculiar Britain, we dive into one of the UK’s most enduring and enigmatic UFO mysteries—the Calvine sighting of 1990. Two hikers claimed to witness a massive, silent, diamond-shaped craft hovering above the moors of Scotland, shadowed by RAF Harrier jets. The resulting photo, once dubbed “the best UFO picture ever seen,” disappe…
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Who was the mysterious “Somerset Gimp”—and what drove him to terrify sleepy Somerset villages in the dead of night? Our latest Peculiar Britain episode uncovers the unsettling tale of a black-clad figure, the fear he spread, and the disturbing truth that finally came to light. Read the full story and discover more chilling British tales at: https:/…
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President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Douglas Carswell, iterates four conservative big ideas, and why state legislators are quick to shutdown what they ran on.By Douglas Carswell
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Meet Cole Deimos, Skelmorlie’s mysterious Pennywise impersonator, who’s scaring some and entertaining others. What’s going on in the quiet Scottish village of Skelmorlie? A mysterious figure dressed as Pennywise from Stephen King’s "It" is haunting the streets at night, leaving red balloons and riddles—and fear in their wake. In this episode of Pec…
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Zipped Secrets: The Enigma of Gareth Williams
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A spy found zipped in a bag. No fingerprints. No answers. In this gripping episode of Peculiar Britain, we delve into the unresolved and eerie death of Gareth Williams, a brilliant GCHQ codebreaker seconded to MI6, whose body was found locked inside a padlocked holdall in a security service safe house. Was it a tragic accident, a sex game gone wron…
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