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The History Podcast

BBC Radio 4

Uncover new perspectives on unforgettable stories from our past.

The History Podcast is the home of story-driven history series from BBC Radio 4.

Each series will take you inside the most pivotal events in history, through the people who were there, to uncover new perspectives on the moments that still define us now.

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Latest Episodes

Nicola Coughlan shines a light on extraordinary young people from across history. Join her for 12 stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth.

The man tasked with finding and killing alleged IRA informers was an informer all along. Reporter Mark Horgan traces the story of the secret British Army Agent known as Stakeknife.

Alex trawls through Lord Lucan’s belongings from his speedily abandoned flat.

She finds incriminating books where he’s torn out pages on how to kill your wife, and is taken aback by photos that make her reconsider the story.

She draws together wh... more

Our interest in Lord Lucan could have petered out after the inquest. But people start to spot him all over the world. Could he really have escaped the UK?

Alex von Tunzelmann explores what role this idea plays in our fixation with the Lucan case.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • Fabulous!

    Lots of new evidence I’d never heard before. Presented carefully and fairly. And with some great archive. Hoping they’ll have to make more one day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TrashFlamingo
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Gripping podcast

    Really enjoyed this and it provided a really balanced view and new information on a very well known case

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ruby and Freddie
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Mrs Urquhart

    Well researched and fascinating about a time I remember as a Scottish teenager in Glasgow. BBC at its best. The author was brilliant. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jazzy@68
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Good podcast Brighton bomb was brilliant

    Great work by the IRA.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Axzunhdsgur
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Astonishing

    Utterly brilliant Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DRudi23
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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#69 United Kingdom/History
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#219 Canada/History
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#53 Australia/History
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#205 Germany/History
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#22 Ireland/History
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#56 South Africa/History

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