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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
Chemical Weapons
London
Antony Easton
Ukraine
Jimmy O'connor

Writer and broadcaster Andrew Hunter Murray uncovers last century’s biggest ever publishing scandal, a forgery which rocked the world and destroyed reputations. When Germany’s biggest magazine Stern announced in 1983 that they’d found the long-lost diaries of Adolf Hitler, authenticated by the eminent British historian Hugh Trevor-Roper, the world was poised to rewrite history. Salvaged from the w... more

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Writer and broadcaster Andrew Hunter Murray uncovers last century’s biggest ever publishing scandal, a forgery which rocked the world and destroyed reputations. When Germany’s biggest magazine Stern announced in 1983 that they’d found the long-lost d... more

It’s 1991 in New Hampshire and a cheerfully pugnacious TV pundit and political insider is announcing his campaign for the Republican nomination. His name is Pat Buchanan and what he is about to say will shock the room.

Not only does he challenge sit... more

A man sits in the Pentagon terrified. The building is shaking. He thinks it’s an Earthquake. In fact it’s 9/11 and this man senses an opportunity. To drag America out of its post Vietnam stupor and re-assert itself on the world stage.

The man’s nam... more

March 1965 Vietnam. American fighter jets are taking off to bomb munitions depot in the North. A few days later, American ground troops arrive in the jungle. They would stay there for almost a decade, dropping more bombs on Vietnam than in all theatr... more

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Tim Stanley
Political historian and author of a biography of Pat Buchanan
Independent historian / Author
Episode: Invisible Hands: The American Century: 6. America First!
Ben Rhodes
Former speechwriter and deputy national security adviser for President Barack Obama
The White House (Obama Administration)
Episode: Invisible Hands: The American Century: 6. America First!
Andrew Preston
Historian, University of Virginia
Episode: Invisible Hands: The American Century: 4. Rolling Thunder
David Milne
History professor and Rostow biographer
University of East Anglia
Episode: Invisible Hands: The American Century: 4. Rolling Thunder
Stephen Kinzer
Author and historian, expert on the 1953 Iran coup
Brown University / New York Times
Episode: Invisible Hands: The American Century: 3. Operation Ajax
Kermit Roosevelt III
Professor of constitutional law; grandson of Theodore Roosevelt
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Invisible Hands: The American Century: 3. Operation Ajax
Kim Cattrall
Actor portraying Eloise Page (CIA trailblazer)
Self / BBC project
Episode: Invisible Hands: The American Century: 3. Operation Ajax
James Boughton
IMF historian and biographer of Harry Dexter White
International Monetary Fund
Episode: Invisible Hands: The American Century: 1. Mr Nobody
Ben Steele
Author of The Battle of Bretton Woods
Episode: Invisible Hands: The American Century: 1. Mr Nobody

Hosts

David Dimbleby
Host of Invisible Hands; long-running presenter with broad historical and public affairs expertise
David Baddiel
Host/guest known for comedy and presenting; features across episodes

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 647 ratings
  • Award winning stuff

    ‘60 years of hurt’ is seriously brilliant. Thought provoking, entertaining and accessible. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cat fancier
    Australia3 months ago
  • Informed

    Lots of memories and clarity

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Antony Jaques
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Season 11!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Uglybatty
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Fascinating and heartbreaking.

    Listen, you won’t be able to stop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LottieFF
    United States5 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
    Italy6 months ago

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Guests and archival sourcing are repeatedly highlighted as strong points.
Pacing and episode length are occasionally noted as slower or dense for casual listeners.
High production values and thoughtful historical framing are consistently praised.
The series is often described as emotionally engaging and thoroughly researched.

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Apple Podcasts
#141
United States/History
Spotify
#50
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#202
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#18
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#119
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#60
Australia/History

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Sixty Years of Hurt: Bonus Episode: David Baddiel live at Crossed Wires Podcast Festival Fringe
Q: How does the national anthem tie into England's football identity?
The discussion emphasizes how national anthems reflect imperial power and how different nations' anthems mirror who they are, with England's songs seen as tied to power and a complex history of national representation.
Sixty Years of Hurt: Bonus Episode: David Baddiel live at Crossed Wires Podcast Festival Fringe
Q: Why did you want to do this series?
Baddiel explains it grew from a Radio 4 project connected to a play about Englishness, aiming to explore what England represents beyond football and how history and culture shape that identity.
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.

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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?

A history-focused series that examines pivotal moments in 20th-century geopolitics, foreign policy, and cultural identity through archival voices, expert analysis, and narrative storytelling. Episodes often center on covert operations, diplomatic turning points, and big policy decisions, weaving in perspectives from historians, biographers, and journalists. A notable strength is the cohesive, story-driven approach that foregrounds big ideas (like Bretton Woods, Cold War power dynamics, and Middle East interventions) alongside human consequences, making complex history accessible without sacrificing nuance. The show frequently features guest divers representing academia, journalism, and cultural commentary, which helps ground big-picture eve... more

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1. Tim Stanley
2. Ben Rhodes
3. Andrew Preston
4. David Milne
5. Stephen Kinzer
6. Kermit Roosevelt III
7. Kim Cattrall
8. James Boughton

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