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Tony Robinson's Cunningcast

Tony Robinson
Blackadder
Jelly
Doctor Who
Hadrian's Wall
Sustainable Agriculture
Cultural Phenomenon
Television History
Sophie Aldred
Turnips
Daleks
Tony Robinson
Food History
Roman Empire
Howard Goodall
Industrial Revolution
Vegetable Cultivation
History Of Food
Matthew Sweet
Facial Hair
Culinary Techniques

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

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In this bonus episode of Cunningcast, Tony Robinson is joined by biblical scholars John Barton and Francesca Stavrakopoulou to explore the Dead Sea Scrolls and what they reveal about the origins of the Bible and early Christianity. From their dramati... more

Today Tony is joined by an Anglican priest, John Barton, and an atheist scholar, Francesca Stavrakopoulou, to strip away myth and reverence and reveal the Bible as a messy, brilliant, centuries-long experiment in storytelling, belief, politics, and p... more

In this special collaborative episode, Tony Robinson sits down with Time Team’s Helen Geake for an immersive dive into ‘The House of Wolf’, his gripping new historical saga. Tony reveals how decades of archaeology, storytelling, and acting shaped the... more

The third part of Tony’s chat with The Beatles biographer Ian Leslie, exploring the emotional and creative partnership between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. They discuss how Lennon’s 1966 “more popular than Jesus” remark shook him, how the Beatles ... more

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Recent Guests

John Barton
Episode: Unravelling The DEAD SEA SCROLLS
Francesca Stavrakopoulou
Episode: Unravelling The DEAD SEA SCROLLS
Ian Leslie
Writer and author of 'John & Paul, A Love Story in Songs'
Episode: The BEATLES, John & Paul: Part 3 'The End'
Daniel Mills
Professor of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine
University of Lincoln
Episode: How Did DOGS Become the Perfect Pets?
Stephanie Howard-Smith
Historian studying cultural history of dogs
King's College London
Episode: How Did DOGS Become the Perfect Pets?
Professor Martin Carver
Leading archaeologist who dug Sutton Hoo in the 1980s
Sutton Hoo Archaeological Team
Episode: Unearthing the Secrets of SUTTON HOO
Laura Howarth
Archaeology and Engagement Manager at Sutton Hoo National Trust
Sutton Hoo National Trust
Episode: Unearthing the Secrets of SUTTON HOO
David Gibbins
Maritime archaeologist and bestselling author
Episode: The Enduring Mystery of ATLANTIS
Damian Le Bas
Author of The Drowned Places
Episode: The Enduring Mystery of ATLANTIS

Host

Tony Robinson
Host and passionate historian known for his insightful discussions that bridge the gap between history and modern-day understanding. With a career spanning multiple decades, he engages guests and listeners alike with his warm and approachable style, encouraging curiosity and engagement with historical topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 579 ratings
  • Love this approach

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    First Name KRISTOFF
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wonderful

    This is a fabulous podcast from an eternally enthusiastic, positive man who brings in guests with deep knowledge ad understanding. Please PLEASE cover Brunanburgh. It’s a fascinating part of our history that seems not to be much known about any more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melzibabes
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Hit and miss. Whose bright idea was it to record the entire Sutton Hoo episode inside an incredibly noisy workshop?

    Podcast Addict
    3
    rohnann
    2 months ago
  • First Listen to Cunningcast - Sutton Hoo

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dublin D
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Varied and entertaining

    Really enjoy this podcast - great range of topics, engagingly explored. Also appreciate the guest sounding uncannily like Garth Marenghi in the Atlantis episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M00nmouse
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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The host's approachable manner and ability to make complex topics accessible stand out positively in reviews.
Some criticism is directed towards occasional bias in content, but overall, the show's variety and depth garner high praise.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and informative discussions, often highlighting the mix of humor and expert insights.

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Apple Podcasts
#160
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#196
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#105
New Zealand/History
Apple Podcasts
#245
Singapore/History

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Who Wrote the BIBLE?
Q: What actually is the Bible?
The Bible is an anthology, a collection of different ancient texts written by high-status peoples from a little Iron Age kingdom called Judah.
Cunningcast / Time Team collab: THE HOUSE OF WOLF
Q: How did your experience with Time Team influence your writing?
Time Team significantly shaped my understanding of history and storytelling, emphasizing the mundane yet profound narratives of everyday people.
The BEATLES, John & Paul: Part 1 ‘If I Fell’
Q: Did you have a similar epiphany, or did you go into your research for the book, knowing that you would be able to spin people's vision of them around?
I knew that was my aim because I felt very acutely the burden of all these books and articles.
The BEATLES, John & Paul: Part 1 ‘If I Fell’
Q: If you are one of The Beatles, which Beatle are you?
Until I read this book, John.
How Did DOGS Become the Perfect Pets?
Q: Why do we think pugs were bred to look like they do?
They look cute, and people find those features endearing, akin to those of babies.

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Recent guests on Tony Robinson's Cunningcast include:

1. John Barton
2. Francesca Stavrakopoulou
3. Ian Leslie
4. Daniel Mills
5. Stephanie Howard-Smith
6. Professor Martin Carver
7. Laura Howarth
8. David Gibbins

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