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Fierce City: A London History Podcast

Fierce City

The history you don't already know from the 2000-year story of London. A monthly podcast on the people, power struggles, and pomp and circumstance of the fierce city of London. Brought to you by Satu and PJ.

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In which we meet London's most famous royal mistress, and follow her as she conquers the theatre, the public and the heart of King Charles II.

In which a gang of elderly criminals pull off the caper of the century. Featuring: impenetrable vaults, diamonds and gold, shady accomplices and a mysterious cassette tape.

In which we roam the halls of London’s museums, mainly the British Museum, and figure out where all those precious objects, stones, marbles and bronze heads originally came from. Featuring shady English earls, amazing African empires, and spooky ghos... more

In which Vivienne Westwood meets Malcolm McLaren, makes the Kings Road cool again and invents the punk look. Featuring the Sex Pistols, 1970s London and the world's least consumer-friendly shop.

In which Londoners in the early 1700s enjoy their gin, the toffs try and take it away from them, and the street hawkers come up with some ingenious ways to keep everyone sozzled. Featuring the gin vending machine, a shocked queen and a slice of life ... more

In which the Suffragettes battle the police to reach the doors of Parliament. Featuring: Churchill, Mrs Pankhurst, a gang of roughs, and a band of tough ladies.

In which we find out how people entertained and fed themselves in London at Christmas from the 14th to 20th centuries. Featuring: mince pies, holly-sellers, the workhouse, Boxing Day and the gerdurken, the pie of many animals.

In which three young rebels use art to defy the establishment and form a secret society. Can their friendship survive public scandal and romantic passion? Featuring: Victorian supermodels, the Royal Academy, hat shop culture and some of the most famo... more

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • Informative

    Love this podcast. Very informative about London

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ivydot
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Charming and informative

    Found this podcast while doing research for a trip and I’m so glad I did. The hosts are so charming and knowing some of these little history tidbits while add so much to my walks around London.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eakuntze
    United States5 years ago
  • We want more!

    Just found this podcast and devoured its entirety in about two days. I love PJ and Satu’s banter and extremely interesting topic choices. Wish they would start it up again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    piccolittle
    United States5 years ago
  • Satu is great

    I like that Satu tries to be decolonial but don’t appreciate the other guys denial of this effort

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    parveenshakir
    United States5 years ago
  • More please

    Loved this series, wish there were more 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill&B
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Keep going please!

    I was enjoying this. Why did you stop?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brutcake
    Australia7 years ago
  • Super Interesting! Well Researched & Presented.

    So happy I found this podcast. It’s super interesting and really well researched! Love the presenters, they make the topics even more fun!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrsRomphf
    Canada7 years ago
  • Love it!

    Delightful hosts, thorough storytelling, and compelling subjects. Doing the city proud!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonycannot
    United States7 years ago
  • Great Stuff!

    Well presented and edifying, love the mix of the two presenters who clearly love the subject matter! The unusual topics and enthusiastic deliver keeps me hooked - love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SilkyBombastic
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • understated and absolutely delightful

    deliciously listenable accents and fun friends abound. if you’re an expat missing home or a previous Londoner dying to go back, this is the podcast for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    salliefromseattle
    United States8 years ago
  • Love it!

    Can’t wait for the next episode! Ever thought of doing an episode about Covent Garden/New Covent Garden Market, or all the London markets like Billingsgate etc?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bunnyrabbs
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Lovely podcast!

    Lovely podcast with well researched London history. I loved the episode on Notting hill and those poor animals in the Tower of London! Satu and pj are wonderful hosts and I’ve really enjoyed listening to them on my commute. Whether you live in London or not, there’s some really interesting stuff that you wouldn’t otherwise find out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Di Lane
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Classless

    For something that should be about quintessential London to quote Uber a tax & regulation avoiding scam of a company leaves a bad taste so that’s me unsubscribed ✋🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    taxigeorge
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Interesting, entertaining, informative, I love it!

    Such a great podcast, just what was needed to shares the fascinating stories of London. Satu and PJ are awesome hosts who know their stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jennylane22
    United Kingdom9 years ago
  • A lot of promise in this podcast

    London's an interesting place with a lot of history, and the hosts have good chemistry. Definitely worth your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Defiesexplanation
    Australia9 years ago

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