
Tony Robinson is best-known for playing turnip-brained Baldrick who always had 'a cunning plan' in the iconic TV show Blackadder. He's presented countless documentaries throughout his 50-year career, including 20-years on Channel 4's Time Team, inspired by his passion for history and for digging deep into the past to understand more about the present. That's his thing!
In his history podcast, Tony... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

This year, alongside writing his own book, Tony was gripped by that of another writer - Ian Leslie’s ‘John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs’. Tony, who is a lifelong Beatles fan, has invited Ian onto Cunningcast to chat all about The Beatles.
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In this bonus episode, Tony and his guests the veterinary scientist Daniel Mills and dog historian Stephanie Howard-Smith discuss how our attitudes towards dogs, and mourning their deaths, have evolved. We hear about the dog paintings of Edwin Landse... more
Tony is a great dog lover but sadly since he made ‘Do Our DOGS Really Love Us?’ In Series 1 he lost his beloved Holly-Berry, a rescue Westie. He has since tried another dog ‘adoption’ which didn’t work out so well, so today, Tony wants to explore how... more
One of Tony’s favourite things going on at Sutton Hoo currently is the reconstruction of the world-famous Sutton Hoo burial ship which was discovered in Mound 1 in 1939 by the archaeologist Basil Brown. The ship is believed to be the grave of King Ræ... more
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Hit and miss. Whose bright idea was it to record the entire Sutton Hoo episode inside an incredibly noisy workshop?
Sutton Hoo has been the topic of my first listen to TR’s Cunning Cast. The podcast was entertaining and informative combining the incisive and sequential questioning by Tony, with his traditionally disarming, enthusiastic and relaxed approach, with the on-site experience and research presented by archaeologist Prof Martin Carver and Archaeology and Entertainment Manager National Trust Laura Howarth. The podcast moves swiftly along providing a perfect balance of information and depth framed by ar... more
Really enjoy this podcast - great range of topics, engagingly explored. Also appreciate the guest sounding uncannily like Garth Marenghi in the Atlantis episode!
Just discovered this hilarious and entertaining series . I laughed and learnt new stuff at the same time .
I am a Timeteam fan and was delighted to discover this podcast, although it goes beyond history and archaeology. Tony is a great interviewer and his guests are well chosen. More please.
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The content explores a diverse array of historical topics with a focus on engaging narratives that bridge the past and present. Listeners can expect intriguing discussions about everything from ancient monuments like Stonehenge to societal developments such as the evolution of tattoos and culinary curiosities like pies. The host seamlessly blends humor with insightful commentary, occasionally inviting experts and notable figures to enrich the conversations, making the podcast accessible to both history aficionados and casual listeners. This unique combination of curiosity, personality, and varied subject matter sets the podcast apart, ensuring an entertaining and educational experience for a wide audience.
Noteworthy elements include a ble... more
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Recent guests on Tony Robinson's Cunningcast include:
1. Daniel Mills
2. Stephanie Howard-Smith
3. Professor Martin Carver
4. Laura Howarth
5. David Gibbins
6. Damian Le Bas
7. Professor Mark Galiotti
8. Anna Arutunyan
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