
The podcast about post-war British politics - since Attlee & Churchill. Hosted by Lee David Evans, an historian of the Conservative Party, and Richard Johnson, an historian of the Labour Party.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsHistoryPolitics | |||

In this episode, Lee and Richard reflect on attending the installation service for the Order of the Garter at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, where they witnessed the induction of Peter Hennessy. But instead of being misty-eyed about the ceremony, shoul... more
Lee and Richard are kicking off a new miniseries looking at the three major referendums David Cameron held as Prime Minister: on the electoral system, on the status of Scotland, and on Britain’s membership of the European Union. This first vote - wid... more
After giving a talk at the Manchester Histories Festival, Richard and Lee were joined by listeners to the show for a live Q&A. Questions ranged from how to get into history (especially if you don't go to university) and which TV programmes offer the ... more
In this special live recording of the podcast at the Manchester Histories Festival, Lee and Richard discuss four MPs, all with Manchester connections, who made an important (but largely forgotten) contribution to British politics: John Robert Clynes,... more
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An excellent pod covering post-war British political history, from the micro to the macro.
The presenters are so deeply knowledgeable and measured in their discussion that this is a genuinely addictive listen.
They are unlike other podcast hosts in that they don’t do banter or humour, but despite that, it’s never dry or dull. I don’t know how they manage that but they do.
I particularly admire and appreciate their ability to respectfully disagree - and they never talk over each other (an i... more
I am generally not a podcast listener but stumbled upon ‘Since Atlee & Churchill’ after reading John Bew’s ‘Clement Attlee: The Man Who Made Modern Britain,’ and I am hooked. The podcast covers a fascinating period in British history and a period that has always fascinated me, post World War I British history. While named for Atlee & Churchill, the Podcast really covers British political history since the establishment of the first Labour Government. The ‘Matters of Interest’ segment, now its ow... more
Varied, insightful & historically informative, plus enjoyable disagreement/banter between the presenters. High standard maintained. Best political history podcast BY FAR.
Make Alistair Campbell and Rory Stuart look like absolute amateurs
For anyone who is interested in politics (and everyone really should be!) and particularly post war politics, then this superb podcast is for you. Presented by two intelligent , articulate and extremely knowledgeable hosts who provide informative but balanced discussion on post World War 2 British politics in depth. I am so glad I found this podcast and constantly recommend it to friends and colleagues.
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Two historians discuss post-war British politics with depth and civility, balancing scholarly analysis with accessible storytelling. Episodes cover topics from leadership contests and by-elections to industrial strikes and constitutional questions, often pairing rigorous historical context with contemporary lessons. A standout feature is a steady cadence and thoughtful exchanges that mix archival detail, book recommendations, and personal anecdotes, making complex political history approachable for educated listeners who enjoy nuanced conversations over partisan banter.
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