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Trapped History

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Amy Levy
Hildegard Von Bingen
Dean Mahomed
Bill Richmond
Lisa Lyon
World War II
Guadeloupe
Mabel Mercer
Ravensbrück
Marguerite Patten
Nellie Bly
Robbie Clarke
Pope Benedict XVI
Elizabeth Bisland
Britain
Peg Plunkett
Grainne O'malley
Royal Flying Corps
Subhas Chandra Bose
Bear Bile Industry

Trapped History is a history reboot for the curious – sharing hidden stories of the unsung heroes we weren't taught about in school.

An award-winning show with great guests from the worlds of entertainment, sport, politics, TV and radio, we tell inspiring tales of forgotten men and women who broke the mould with their courage and defiance. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to Trap... more

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This week, we've got a special Trapped History short for you. It felt wrong to ask Jocelyn to nominate someone for the Hall of Fame (Vera Rubin, anyone?) and so today we've got some choice gems which didn't make it into the main show.

Starter for t... more

In its 120 year history, nearly 1,000 people have won a Nobel Prize. And we're going to ask you a simple question: how many of those Nobel laureates are women? What, half of them maybe? Or perhaps more realistically, one in four? One in ten even?

No... more

For this week's Hall of Fame, the author Joe Dunthorne presents the writer's writer: Heinrich von Kleist. A contemporary of Goethe, Byron and Shelley he was perhaps even more jaded, world-weary and downright depressed than a whole inkwell of Doomed R... more

Wouldn't it be nice if the stories we're told were all true, were all heroic and inspiring? But that's not always the case. Because more often than not, family histories – all our family histories – are messy, complicated, disappointing and sometimes... more

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Recent Guests

Claire Thomson
Cookery writer, Five O'Clock Apron
Five O'Clock Apron
Episode: The Woman who Taught a Nation to Cook
Sybil Phoenix
Reverend, Moonshot Club founder, Marsha Phoenix Foundation advocate
Moonshot Club; Marsha Phoenix Foundation
Episode: Hall of Fame: Shooting for the Moon
Charlene White
Journalist, broadcaster and author of No Place Like Home; Windrush-connected guest
BBC/ITV
Episode: How Windrush Made a Nation
Carla O'Shaughnessy
Host and narrator of the episode
Trapped History
Episode: How Windrush Made a Nation
Yuasa Ken
Japanese medic discussed as a Hall of Fame nominee and subject of the conversation
Episode: Hall of Fame: The Master of Memorials
Xuan Phuong
Vietnamese heroine, medic, war journalist, and filmmaker
Vietnam TV; Vietnamese art scene
Episode: The Road to Vinh Linh: The Vietnam War and the Saving Rice Jar
Jong (grandson)
Grandson, assisting with translation
Family/Voices of Vietnam
Episode: The Road to Vinh Linh: The Vietnam War and the Saving Rice Jar
Fiona Keating
Novelist, Smoke and Silk series author
Mountain Leopard Press
Episode: Smoke and Silk: Re-imagining London’s Very First Chinatown
Sathnam Sanghera
Author of Empire Land and Empire World
Harvill Secker / various publishers
Episode: It's Complicated: Sathnam Sanghera on India's Controversial Independence Leader

Hosts

Carla O'Shaughnessy
Co-host of Trapped History; wired into historical storytelling and series direction
Oswin Baker
Host of Trapped History; central to episode framing and storytelling

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Unrelenting woke revisionist propaganda.

    See title of review.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Staffordwhite
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Interesting topics

    Yes the show is interesting and the topics are wonderful - but please please please stop your guests gabbling. Clare talking about Agent Zoe is almost impossible to understand! Slow down a little!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    awovenfabric
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fascinating and fun

    I’m so enjoying these podcasts. Thoughtful and entertaining views of forgotten people in recent times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cramerdesign
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • highly recommended

    Lots of counter narrative stories that give unexpected viewpoints on parts of history we think we know about

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Connington Conners
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Trapped History

    Loved the Adelaide Hall episode. And the others since are fascinating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    any btddhj
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Counter-narrative histories are compelling and often surprising.
Thoughtful and engaging histories with memorable guests.
Accessible yet thorough historical storytelling resonates with listeners.
Strong range of topics keeps the show fresh and educational.
Some episodes suffer from guests talking quickly; pacing could improve.

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#104
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Apple Podcasts
#70
Ireland/History

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The Woman who Taught a Nation to Cook
Q: Claire, turning to Marguerite now, when did you first come across her?
Claire explains how Marguerite's cookbooks and public presence shaped her own approach to cooking and how Patten's emphasis on practical, everyday recipes informed her career.
The Pride of the Peaks: Michaela Strachan on the Woman who Fought for Nature
Q: Do you feel happy in the countryside?
Yes, I do, actually. And I've noticed a real change in recent years. In my twenties, if somebody had said to me, let's go for a walk in the countryside, I would have said, why? But now I crave it and I find it brings a real sense of calm and happiness.
The Pride of the Peaks: Michaela Strachan on the Woman who Fought for Nature
Q: And when would you say you really got to the countryside?
I think it's like anything. It's the more you're introduced to something and the more time you spend getting knowledge about something, then the more passionate you become.
Hall of Fame: Sarah-Jane Morris Hails Music's Miss America
Q: Who would you like to nominate?
The guest nominates Mary Margaret O'Hara, highlighting her significance in the Canadian music scene, her influential but under-recognized status, and the belief that she deserves broader attention for her innovative approach to singer-songwriter music.
Useless Mouths: Gwen Strauss on Untold Stories of Forbidden Love in the Holocaust
Q: How did Milena influence Greta's actions and the broader survival of prisoners?
Milena used her intelligence and network to maneuver within the camp's dangerous system, encouraging Greta to take on roles that could save others, and orchestrating situations that protected people from gassing or abuse.

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This program curates hidden histories by spotlighting overlooked figures and moments, often centered on ethics, accountability, and the messy realities of the past. Episodes frequently frame controversial legacies—whether wartime memory, colonial entanglements, or marginalized communities—through narrative storytelling, archival detail, and expert/contextual commentary. Listeners can expect provocative conversations that balance admiration with critique, plus a journalistic appetite for nuance and human perspective across history, culture, and society. A notable strength is its inventive mix of biography, folklore, and social history, often featuring guests who illuminate under-taught chapters and challenge conventional narratives.

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Trapped History launched 4 years ago and published 85 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 Trapped History include:

1. Claire Thomson
2. Sybil Phoenix
3. Charlene White
4. Carla O'Shaughnessy
5. Yuasa Ken
6. Xuan Phuong
7. Jong (grandson)
8. Fiona Keating

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