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Since Attlee & Churchill

Lee David Evans & Richard Johnson
Labour Party
Conservative Party
House Of Lords
Margaret Thatcher
Leadership Election
Keir Starmer
Parliament Acts
Clement Attlee
1975 Conservative Leadership Contest
Proportional Representation
New Zealand
Harold Wilson
Christmas Broadcast
U.S. Presidents
British Monarchs
British Political History
1922 Committee
Edward Heath
Political Dynamics
Women In Politics

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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Lee kicks off this mid-week episode by sharing how annoyed he was by criticisms of the King’s Christian faith, or apparent lack of it, from some people on the right. In particular, he focuses on how a small number of self-described ‘conservatives’ ha... more

In a special Easter Sunday episode, Lee and Richard discuss two of the most religiously observant, and theologically curious, post-war prime ministers: Harold Macmillan and Tony Blair. Macmillan's teenage years were riddled with crises of faith which... more

In this mid-week episode, Richard discusses how Keir Starmer appears to be unmoored from the history of the office he holds. How concerned should we be about that? And which of his predecessors could he take inspiration from to be a more historically... more

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In the second part of their miniseries on the transition of power from Harold Wilson to Jim Callaghan, Richard and Lee discuss the remarkably talented field of candidates who sought the lease of Number 10 Downing Street in 1976. The incumbent Foreign... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Chidwick
Historian of the 1970s, author of a book about the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum
Arundells
Episode: Who achieved 'the most significant by-election success ever’?
Katherine Carter
Curator of Chartwell and author of the book 'Churchill's Citadel'
Chartwell
Episode: How did Churchill use Chartwell to change the course of history?
Dr. Mark Garnett
Prominent writer on conservatism
Episode: Bonus: What was it like working for Ted Heath?
Alvin S. Felzenberg
Presidential Historian, Political Commentator and former public official
Former Official Spokesman for the 9-11 Commission
Episode: What were the Kennedys up to in Britain?
Alvin Felzenberg
Presidential historian, political commentator, and former public official
Episode: Which U.S. Presidents were the favourites of British monarchs?

Hosts

Lee David Evans
Historian of the Conservative Party; host of the show; affiliated with Queen Mary University of London.
Richard Johnson
Historian of the Labour Party; co-host; affiliated with Queen Mary University of London.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 186 ratings
  • Varied, insightful & historically informative, plus enjoyable disagreement/banter between the presenters. High standard maintained. Best political history podcast BY FAR.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    44Fernleighs
    a month ago
  • The Rest Are Amateurs

    Make Alistair Campbell and Rory Stuart look like absolute amateurs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CTBrandon
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Just brilliant!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NHSandproud
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Perfect balance of erudite and accessible

    This is exactly what a serious history-of-politics podcast should sound like. The hosts are deeply erudite yet consistently accessible, explaining post-1945 British politics with a clear sense of what listeners actually need to know, and why it still matters. Historical episodes are never treated as museum pieces; they’re presented as the foundations of today’s political landscape.

    The dynamic between the hosts is a real strength. Coming from Labour and Conservative traditions, they offer genui... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jared NYC
    United States3 months ago
  • A model podcast

    Brilliant in form and substance. Two learned and articulate people, perfectly matched, in thoughtful, high-quality conversation. No extraneous banter etc. Deeply informative and a real pleasure to listen to. BBC today could learn a lot from how this is done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Castalian66
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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A consistently high-quality history podcast with strong book recommendations.
Civil, well-researched debates that connect past to present.
Thoughtful, erudite hosts with balanced discussion.
Engaging, informative, and accessible to non-specialists.

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#71
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#50
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Apple Podcasts
#160
New Zealand/History
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#232
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What did the first Labour government achieve?
Q: What events did it face that it couldn't necessarily predict?
The Labour government faced strikes and industrial unrest, which they often responded to by siding with employers, leading to tensions with trade unions.
What did the first Labour government achieve?
Q: To what extent did this government know what it wanted to do?
The government did not have a clear agenda and was beset by high expectations, performing few miracles during its time in office.
Matters of Interest: Live Q&A
Q: Do you think the two-party system is irrevocably broken with the rise of reform, the Greens and nationalist parties, or do you think it will find ways of re-establishing its dominance of British politics?
The speakers express that while the first-past-the-post system traditionally favors a two-party structure, there is potential for a multi-party dynamic in various regions, though it may ultimately revert to the classic two-party system in time.
Matters of Interest: Removing the Labour Leader & Volatile Local Elections
Q: How likely do you think it is that somebody could get the 81 names, whether as a stalking horse or otherwise?
It's possible but would require someone with significant support and popularity to start the process.
How did the MPs' expenses scandal unfold?
Q: What were the long-term consequences of the MPs' expenses scandal?
Long-term consequences included the establishment of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority to regulate MPs' expenses and changes in public trust toward politicians.

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Two historians anchor in-depth discussions on post-war British politics, balancing academic analysis with accessible storytelling. Episodes cover leadership dynamics, party politics, constitutional questions, policy legacies, and how history informs today's debates. A standout strength is the civil, well-sourced dialogue between hosts with contrasting party backgrounds, complemented by occasional book recommendations and contemporary reflections. Listeners likely value rigorous research, clear context for modern politics, and a thoughtful, non-sensational approach to historical topics.

Unique elements include explicit focus on mid-20th-century and later political developments, use of archival insight to illuminate current issues, and a for... more

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