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The History Podcast

BBC Radio 4
IRA
Maze Prison
Nazi Germany
World War II
Brighton Bombing
Margaret Thatcher
Lord Lucan
D-Day
Sandra Rivett
Afghanistan
Augusto Pinochet
Holocaust
Royal Marines
Jugroom Fort
Northern Ireland
London
Antony Easton
Ukraine
Chemical Weapons
Jimmy O'connor

NEW: Sixty Years of Hurt with David Baddiel. What do eleven young men tell us about what it means to be English?

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Sixty Years of Hurt with David Baddiel explores the meaning of England and Englishness through the history of the England Men’s Football team. This is a social and cultural history as much as a sporting one, examining the story England tells about it... more

Sixty Years of Hurt with David Baddiel explores the meaning of England and Englishness through the history of the England Men’s Football team. This is a social and cultural history as much as a sporting one, examining the story England tells about it... more

Sixty Years of Hurt with David Baddiel' explores the meaning of England and Englishness through the history of the England Men’s Football team. This is a social and cultural history as much as a sporting one, examining the story England tells about i... more

'Sixty Years of Hurt with David Baddiel' explores the meaning of England and Englishness through the history of the England Men’s Football team. This is a social and cultural history as much as a sporting one, examining the story England tells about ... more

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Cass Pennant
Writer and former football hooligan
Episode: Sixty Years of Hurt: 3. England v Hooligans
Abdul Malik Al Naseer
Writer who spoke about his experiences as a football fan
Episode: Sixty Years of Hurt: 3. England v Hooligans
Roy Williams
Writer and performer, Death of England series
Episode: Sixty Years of Hurt: 3. England v Hooligans
James Graham
Playwright and writer
Episode: Sixty Years of Hurt: 3. England v Hooligans
Barney Ronay
Sports writer
Episode: Sixty Years of Hurt: 3. England v Hooligans
David Goldblatt
Football historian
Episode: Sixty Years of Hurt: 3. England v Hooligans
Jonathan Wilson
Sports writer
Episode: Sixty Years of Hurt: 3. England v Hooligans
Elis James
Welsh comedian
Episode: Sixty Years of Hurt: 3. England v Hooligans
Kevin Day
Comedian and writer
Episode: Sixty Years of Hurt: 3. England v Hooligans

Hosts

Paul Kenyon
Presenter and host/reporter
Philippe Sands
Host of The History Podcast and The Arrest series

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 591 ratings
  • Informed

    Lots of memories and clarity

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Antony Jaques
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • Season 11!

    This was my first listen and I found it rather compelling! Great reporting.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Uglybatty
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Fascinating and heartbreaking.

    Listen, you won’t be able to stop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LottieFF
    United States2 months ago
  • Difficult to listen

    The story, very interesting, and well researched. But the music is fighting to be the prime performance

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Accentuatepositive
    Italy3 months ago
  • Well done podcast.

    But why do you tell the history of the holocaust from many angles but not one episode about Akbar and what happened to the Palestinian people since 1948? Why do we only ever tell the parts of the history where others made mistakes? Why don’t we look at our mistakes too?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nofreespeechinaustralia
    Australia3 months ago

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Fans appreciate the thoughtful exploration of difficult topics and diverse guest perspectives.
Listeners praise the deep research and moving storytelling across seasons.
Some listeners feel the music and pacing could be tightened in shorter episodes.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#154
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#28
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#84
Canada/History
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#54
Australia/History
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#70
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#83
Italy/History

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Introducing Everything Is Fake (And Nobody Cares)
Q: What advice have you got for me?
James Hurley and the host discuss how to approach reporting on high-profile media figures, stressing the importance of verifying claims, acknowledging nuances in public narratives, and remaining skeptical about celebratory backstories.
The House at Number 48: 2. The Secret Suitcase
Q: What is your connection to the person helping you with the German documents?
Marianne Forster was Antony's childhood nanny who offered assistance in understanding the German documents after they reconnected.
The House at Number 48: 2. The Secret Suitcase
Q: When did you discover your dad had these two names?
Antony discovered his father had two names only after his passing through his birth certificate.
The Magnificent O'Connors: 6. Undermine, Explain or Accept
Q: What does Mark suggest about the legal case's prospects?
Mark suggests that there are grounds to believe the case is not a lost cause and that there might be an arguable case for a miscarriage of justice.
The Magnificent O'Connors: 3. The Murderer and the Silk
Q: Does that sound right?
Yes, we need to provide new evidence or details that could change the understanding of the case.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The History Podcast

What is The History Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program frequently explores big questions about history, identity, and culture through rigorous storytelling and expert voices. Recent episodes center on how national myths and collective memory shape identity (with football, literature, and history as lenses), and occasionally bring in on-the-ground perspectives from journalists, historians, and first-hand witnesses. Notably, guests with scholarly context, investigative rigor, or transformative personal experiences tend to appear, offering nuanced takes that push beyond simple narratives. A standout trait is the blend of cultural critique with deep storytelling, often framed by sharp analysis and memorable historical moments that illuminate how the past continues to echo in the presen... more

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The History Podcast launched 2 years ago and published 122 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The History Podcast include:

1. Cass Pennant
2. Abdul Malik Al Naseer
3. Roy Williams
4. James Graham
5. Barney Ronay
6. David Goldblatt
7. Jonathan Wilson
8. Elis James

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