We Are History
Angela Barnes and John O'FarrellThe less-than-serious history podcast with stand up comedian Angela Barnes (The News Quiz, Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo) and writer John O'Farrell (An Utterly Impartial History of Britain, Things Can Only Get Better, Spitting Image). In each podcast our two history nerds discuss, explain and laugh at interesting and quirky episodes from the olden days, such as East German Nudism, Spy Pigeo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 112 | Founded | 4 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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How travelling quacks and snobby doctors held back dentistry for centuries, while millions endured the agony of toothache and wondered why ‘smoking out the tooth worms’ didn’t seem to be working. more
This week Angela drags John around the shops of Britain for about 200 years as we take a look at the history of how we shop. We look at why shopping moved out of town centres and ask the important questions like “Does Selfridges sell fridges?” more
How the IRA came very close to killing Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and the British Cabinet and triggered a massive manhunt for that world famous crime fighting agency, the Sussex County Constabulary. more
This week Angela tricks John into learning about the history of April Fool’s Day. Where did it originate? Why do we do practical jokes on people we are supposed to love? Fom the Swiss spaghetti harvest to the Black Cliffs of Dover, we look at some of... more
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- Great series
This Podcast covers all eras of history, with a great deal of information, details and a good amount of humour. I’m so glad I found it, brilliant for listening to on my daily walks. Also very pleased that they have done loads of episodes, I’m now binge listening to them all. 100% Recommended.
Apple Podcasts5StevenVacher
United Kingdoma month ago Interesting and funny. more
Podchaser53 months agoallison.hensmanGood rapport between the presenters, who complement each other nicely. The range of topics is incredible, but whether it's the downfall of John Major, the Great Fire of London, or saucy seaside postcards, episodes are informative, and very, very funny.
Podcast Addict53 months agopilgrimwa- Love it
This is such a great podcast, informative and entertaining at the same time. Great banter between John and Angela as well, they work well together.
Apple Podcasts5House mistressUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Love it!
Funny and informative, what more could you want?
Apple Podcasts5SaverSimsUnited Kingdom3 months ago
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Chart Rankings
Spotify | #49 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #43 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #144 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #234 |  France/History |
Apple Podcasts | #112 |  Ireland/History |
Apple Podcasts | #138 |  Sweden/History |
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