37 Best British History Podcasts

1. The British History Podcast

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The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won't find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you'll learn about who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the scope of this island at the edge of the world. And some of those desires are downright scandalous.Click subscribe to view all the episodes.more Host Jamie Jeffers
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 8.7K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The History of England

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This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing...more Host David Crowther
Email ****@btinternet.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests George Owers, Miranda Malins
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 7.6KFacebook 12.4KTwitter 7K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Dec 2010 Get Email Contact

3. This is History: The Tudors

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Historian Dan Jones returns with This Is History: The Tudors. Season one gives you the extraordinary origin story of England's most iconic royal family. This is the ultimate story of kings and queens, seduction and spectacle, where power is seized in private chambers, performed in public and, too often, lost on an executioner's block. In just over a century, the Tudors alter the fabric of the state and Church. Theirs is the era of the Reformation, of Shakespeare, and of voyages to the New World. Their story starts on 22 August 1485...more Host Dan Jones
Producer/Network Sony Music Entertainment
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4.5K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Rex Factor

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Rex Factor is a fun podcast reviewing all the kings & queens of England & Scotland.
Hosts Graham Duke, Ali Hood
Producer/Network Rex Factor
Email ****@hotmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests David Woodman, Eleanor of Aquitaine +6 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 2.1KFacebook 5.4KTwitter 4.9KInstagram 3.9K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Talking Tudors

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Established in 2018, Talking Tudors is one of the longest-running and most popular independent interview podcasts about the Tudor era. It boasts an international listenership and has been downloaded in excess of 4 million times. In each episode, creator and host Natalie Grueninger speaks with esteemed historians and other experts about a wide range of subjects associated with Tudor England. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Podbean app, or wherever you get your podcasts.more Host Natalie Grueninger
Email ****@onthetudortrail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Dr Wyn Derbyshire, Dr Sara Charles +26 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.3KFacebook 42.6KTwitter 13.1KInstagram 24.5K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Tudors Dynasty & Beyond

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Welcome to Tudors Dynasty & Beyond, the podcast where history comes alive through stories of royalty, rebellion, and resilience. Hosted by independent researcher Rebecca Larson, each episode dives into the Tudors and beyond—Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Katherine of Aragon, forgotten queens, rebels, and adventurers. Enjoy Sunday storytelling (or interviews), engaging historian chats, and the popular Thursday series Dr. Emma & Me, with Dr. Emma Cahill Marron. Discover love, power, intrigue, and survival in early modern England and across Europe.more Host Rebecca Larson
Producer/Network RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson
Email ****@tudorsdynasty.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Sharon Bennett Connolly, Matthew Lewis +13 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 53.6KTwitter 11.6KInstagram 25.7K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

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Historic Royal Palaces are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. This fortnightly podcast brings you the history and stories of those palaces. You'll hear from our experts and the people who bring our palaces to life, as we create space to explore how history moves us, telling stories about the monarchs you know, and uncovering the lives and histories of the people you don't. Just like our palaces, this podcast is a mix of old and new...more Hosts Lucy Worsley, Tracy Borman, Dr. Charles Farris, Minette Butler
Producer/Network Historic Royal Palaces
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Dr Joanne Paul, Elizabeth Norton +20 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 954 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

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Renaissance England was a bustling and exciting place...new religion! break with rome! wars with Scotland! And France! And Spain! The birth of the modern world! In this weekly podcast I'll explore one aspect of life in 16th century England that will give you a deeper understanding of this most exciting time.more Host Heather Teysko
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Perkin Warbeck, Jane Grey +7 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 768Facebook 49.9KTwitter 1.1K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. The English Heritage Podcast

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Every object has a story to tell. But how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people and places? In the English Heritage podcast, comedian and writer Amy Matthews brings you entertaining tales from unexpected places. Each week, we begin with a mystery item and with the help of English Heritage experts and special guests, Amy explores what our past can tell us about our present and perhaps our future. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts.more Host Chas Rowe
Producer/Network English Heritage
Email ****@chasrowe.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Alistair Moffat, Andrew Roberts +31 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 665 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact

10. Pax Britannica: A History of the British Empire

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Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Shortlisted for the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards, Pax Britannica follows the events which created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by Dr Samuel Hume, a historian of British Imperial history, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and eventual fall of the largest empire in history. After all, how peaceful was the 'British Peace'?more Host Dr Samuel Hume
Producer/Network Airwave History
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Philip J. Stern, Dr. Patrick Wyman
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 612Facebook 1KTwitter 4K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2019 Video Podcast YouTube
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11. Anglo-Saxon England

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Anglo-Saxon England is a podcast looking at the history of Anglo-Saxon England, beginning with the end of Roman Britain and ending with the Norman Conquest. We will not only talk about the history but also the literature, culture, and historiography of the Anglo-Saxon period. This show strives to offer an accessible but scholarly rigorous overview that will appeal both to beginners and to experts.more Host Tom Kearns
Producer/Network Evergreen Podcasts
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 476 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. The Scottish History Podcast

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The Scottish History Podcast brings Scotland's past to life through engaging storytelling, fascinating characters and remarkable events. From ancient Pictish kingdoms and medieval battles to Jacobite rebellions, scientific pioneers and modern political change, each episode explores the people and moments that shaped the nation. Hosted by Owen Innes, the podcast journeys across more than two thousand years of Scottish history, uncovering well-known stories and forgotten chapters alike...more Host Owen Innes
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 464 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. The Redcoat History Podcast

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The podcast for military history geeks and people with a passion for good stories. We focus on British and Commonwealth military history from the birth of the redcoat era through to modern warfare.more Host Christian Parkinson
Producer/Network Redcoat History
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Rodney Atwood, Steve Brown +8 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 301Twitter 4.9KInstagram 1.8K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics

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Weekly podcast, British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics, available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. Meet famous and infamous characters, walk with playwrights and peasants, and wander through castles and cathedrals. New episodes every Wednesday. Have a question about British history, something you've always wanted to know? Just ask! Let's explore history together.more Host Carol Ann Lloyd
Email ****@carolannlloyd.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Heather Darsie, Mary Craig +5 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 270Facebook 1.5KTwitter 2.3K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

15. Welsh History Podcast

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Welsh History Podcast tells the story of Wales from the early stone age to present day.
Host Jonathan Williams
Producer/Network Evergreen Podcasts
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Jonathan
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 180Facebook 2.4KTwitter 907 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

16. Mountebank History of Scotland

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The Mountebank History of Scotland by Scottish stand-up comedian Daniel Downie is a comedy history series charting Scotland's history from the 1st century to the current day. Laugh a lot while you learn a little!more Host Daniel Downie
Producer/Network mountebanktours
Email ****@mountebanktours.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 71Facebook 1.7KTwitter 1.1K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

17. British History Podcast

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Join your host, Philippa Lacey, for historian interviews and deep dives into stories, events and people in British History. You can find Philippa writing about history and travelling historical locations at philippab.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Philippa Lacey
Producer/Network Exploring British History through stories, people and places.
Email ****@britishistorytours.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Lara Maiklem, Nicola Tallis +19 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Prime Time Prime Ministers

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Prime Time is a casual history Rexy-Pod ranking all the British Prime Ministers from Robert Walpole to the modern day. On our way, we'll tell the story of this nation, cast judgement on our forebears, and explore some of the weird, wonderful, and time-worn bits of modern British Politics that are still around ****@gmail.com@primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Producer/Network The Prime Team
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Sarah Churchill
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 36 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Extraordinary Stories of Britain

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Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island's long and storied past. Visiting little-known corners of British history, shedding new light on familiar faces, uncovering unusual - and sometimes bizarre - facts along the way, this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK. From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sewers to pickled philosophers, we leave no historic stone unturned...more Host Marc Zakian
Producer/Network Stories of Britain
Email ****@blueyonder.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Joseph Naples, Christopher Marlowe
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 32Twitter 406 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Consistently Eccentric History

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The British Isles have thousands of years of history, so it's weird that all most people were taught at school was World War Two, how many wives Henry VIII had and that the Battle of Hastings took place in 1066 (always worth a try if you are trying to guess someones pin number).If you've always wanted to learn about all the bits between these events, but only if it can be done in a random and eclectic manner why not try Consistently Eccentric History? A podcast where each week you can listen in while I tell one of my friends a story about a lesser known person or event in British history, th..more Hosts Joseph Dubhglas Heathcote, Matt Hare, Jack Heathcote
Producer/Network Joe Heathcote
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests William Hacket, Pamela Loetterle +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. It's Tudors, Y'all!

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Hey y'all, I'm your host, Kate Taylor. I live in the deep south, work in a public library, and spend way too much time thinking about the Tudors. This is a (mostly) chronological discussion about the Tudors and their impact on English history. We start with Henry V and end with coronation of Charles III. In laying out the underpinnings of the Tudor dynasty, I hope to introduce them, along with other interesting characters, to people who may not know much about them, and hopefully I can provide some interesting facts that fellow Tudorphiles have not heard before...more Producer/Network Kate Taylor
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Lady Jane Grey
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Six Queens

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Kate and Cally are two friends who met in an Early Modern History MA program. Now they have a podcast, where they discuss their love and admiration for the six queens who married Henry VIII. We put the queens back into their own narratives, debunk myths, and explore life for a sixteenth-century English queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Kate, Cally
Producer/Network Kate and Cally
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Heather Darsie
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17Twitter 711Instagram 1.2K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. The History Chap Podcast

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Join Chris Green - The History Chap - as he explores the stories behind British history - the great events, the forgotten stories and the downright bizarre!Chris is a historian by training, and has a way of bringing history to life by making it relevant, interesting and entertaining.www.thehistorychap.commore Producer/Network Chris Green
Email ****@thehistorychap.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Chris Green
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

24. Uprising: The Civil Wars

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On 30 January 1649, King Charles I was led on to a freshlyerected scaffold outside Whitehall's Banqueting House in London. Thousands of spectators watched in shock and awe as the king of England, Scotland and Ireland was executed as a traitor. It was the climax of one of the most destructive sagas in Britain and Ireland's history: the Civil Wars. What led to this brutal outcome? How did the dynamic between the three Stuart kingdoms evolve as the wars progressed? And had conflict always been inevitable?  In our new HistoryExtra podcast series, historian RebeccaRideal runs you through events..more Producer/Network History Extra
Email ****@immediate.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. History After Dark Podcast

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British History...with the filth left in. historyafterdarkhub.substack.com
Producer/Network History After Dark
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Nathen Amin, Mary Macarthur
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Prime Factors - Ranking UK Prime Ministers

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Welcome to Prime Factors where we review each UK Prime Minister from Robert Walpole to Keir Starmer. We discuss their biography, highs and lows, and then rate them on a scale designed by a 10-year old before awarding the ultimate prize: Are they 'Known' or an 'Ice Cream Cone'?more Producer/Network Joe & Abram
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Marco Cappelli, Kess
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. Fogland Lighthouse

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Fogland Lighthouse is a narrative non-fiction podcast that shines a light on the obscure, overlooked and downright weird stories from British history, with words and music by award-winning writer and composer Jack Dean. Sometimes funny, sometimes tragic, often a bit of both.'Artists like storyteller Jack Dean make us excited about what they might do next' - The Guardian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Producer/Network Jack Dean & Company
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 515Twitter 728Instagram 417 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. Histories and Castles

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Histories and Castles Deep Dive is about the grit, the stone, and the actual people who lived through Middle Ages Britain. We're stepping off the manicured paths of English Heritage sites to figure out how this island was actually forged, from the blood spilled at the Battle of Hastings to the cold, menacing brilliance of medieval castle architecture.What's under the surface?We don't just look at a ruin; we deconstruct the military strategy and feudal power struggles that built it...more Producer/Network Histories and Castles
Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. 20 Minute Monarch

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A weekly, 20-minute romp through the lives and reigns of every English and British king and queen from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II. Host Pete and historian Chris serve up chatty, accurate, and lightly humorous episodes that are perfect for commutes, tea breaks, or anyone who loves history without the heavy textbook tone.more Producer/Network Audacious Audio
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30. Neil Oliver History

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History of Britain in 100 Places Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

31. Crown & Kingdom: The Kings of England

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Crown & Kingdom: The Kings of England the British history podcast telling every English monarch's story in chronological order. From Æthelstan to Charles III, each episode reveals the triumphs, scandals, and betrayals that shaped the English monarchy and British history. Discover the human drama behind legendary rulers: Henry VIII's break with Rome, medieval power struggles, and royal scandals across centuries. This royal history podcast turns monarchs from timeline names into complex figures whose reigns forged an empire. Perfect for history enthusiasts seeking compelling royal stories.more Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

32. The Lion & The Rose

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Welcome to a deep dive into the rich and complex history of England and the UK. My goal is to teach, inform, and spark curiosity in listeners from all walks of life, whether you're a seasoned historian or someone just starting to explore the past. Through detailed storytelling, insightful analysis, and captivating narratives, each episode will transport you to pivotal moments in history—from the rise and fall of powerful monarchs to the political intrigues and battles that shaped a nation. If you have a passion for history or simply want to learn Listen to these amazing stories!more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

33. A Thistle with Thorns

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The podcast for all things Scottish history! Murdo Fraser and James Bundy are here to shine a light on Scotland's rich and often forgotten history. Murdo Fraser has been Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid-Scotland & Fife since 2001, and is the Party spokesman on Business, Economy, Tourism and Culture. Brought up on tales of the Covenanters and the novels of Walter Scott and Nigel Tranter, he has always had a keen interest in Scottish history, and now writes and gives talks on the 17th century...more Hosts Murdo Fraser, James Bundy
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34. Scottish History Out of Order

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Hosted by Michael Wilson-Park, Scottish History Out Of Order is a Scottish history podcast with a difference. It realises that Scotland is more than angry clansmen, kilts, bagpipes and shortbread. These are short, intimate portrayals of moments in history, and the stories it tells are people's stories. Support the show on our Supporters' Club here .more Hosts Michael Park, Be Quiet Media
Producer/Network Be Quiet Media / The Big Light
Email ****@michaelpark.info
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 293Facebook 851Twitter 58Instagram 819 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

35. Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places

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Join us as we travel across England visiting well-known wonders and some lesser-known places on your doorstep all of which have helped make the country what it is today. From a hut in Bletchley Park where modern computing evolved, to the iron railings in London to which suffragettes chained themselves in the fight for women's right to vote, we'll step back in time to the very roots of our national identity to bring you the people and the stories that have helped shape England.Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places is sponsored by specialist insurer, Ecclesiasticalmore Host Dr Suzannah Lipscomb
Producer/Network Historic England
Email ****@historicengland.org.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 142 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

36. Early Stuart England

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A narrative history of England (1603-1642)
Host Greg Koabel
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 62Facebook 145Twitter 319 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

37. History Through A House: Lighthearted British History From The Beginning

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Join Isadora (a Brit with a degree in History) as she helps to educate two American guys on a little about the history of the house they have all just moved into, and therefor England as a whole. It a really old house! Together they investigate some of the skills passed down for generations, explores some of the weirdest bits of British life and talk science, crime, death and murder.Semi-educational, and semi-frustrating as Isadora tries to keep them on track, the segways sometimes prove how ignorant they all are, and how you can always learn something you never knew before.So far they have ..more Host Isadora Martin-Dye
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 36 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact