
Trapped History is a history reboot for the curious – sharing hidden stories of the unsung heroes we were not 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 Tra... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 78 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryEducation | |||

Welcome back to Season 7 of Trapped History! And have we got a season for you, full to bursting with stories of unexpected heroes and uncharted histories which will inspire you, make you laugh and make you cry.
We’re kicking off with the magnificent... more
We are just busting to tell you about Trapped History's new season – packed with hidden stories about people we weren't taught about in school.
Tune in to hear Charlene White talk about Windrush, Joe Dunthorne on his family's troubling past and Dame... more
Keith Lowe is one of our greatest historians of the Second World War and its aftermath. He joined us to share the story of Ben Ferencz, one of the Nuremberg prosecutors who made it his life's work to fight for peace. Search for Ben Ferencz and the Qu... more
Joris Lechene joined us to understand the life and afterlife of the great John La Rose, one of the leading lights of Black British cultural life from the 1960s to the 1980s. And a few years ago, he was in the news again as London's Black Boy Lane was... more
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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!
I’m so enjoying these podcasts. Thoughtful and entertaining views of forgotten people in recent times.
Lots of counter narrative stories that give unexpected viewpoints on parts of history we think we know about
Loved the Adelaide Hall episode. And the others since are fascinating.
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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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Recent guests on Trapped History include:
1. Yuasa Ken
2. Xuan Phuong
3. Jong (grandson)
4. Fiona Keating
5. Christina Wade
6. Sathnam Sanghera
7. Habib Hajallie
8. Michaela Strachan
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