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British history podcasts
1British ScandalWondery
In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal.British scandals change the course of history.
2My Victorian NightmareGenevieve ManionHere you’ll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era.
3Never Mind The DambustersJane Gulliford Lowes and James JefferiesNever Mind The Dambusters…It’s The Bomber Command Podcast!Join historians and authors Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies as they delve into the world of RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War.
4Not Just the TudorsSuzannah LipscombProfessor Suzannah Lipscomb talks about everything from the Aztecs to witches, Velázquez to Shakespeare, Mughal India to the Mayflower.
5Parliament MattersHandsard SocietyJoin two of the UK's leading parliamentary experts, Mark D'Arcy and Ruth Fox, as they guide you through the often mysterious ways our politicians do business and explore the running controversies about the way Parliament works.
6Stephen Fry's Edwardian SecretsAudible
7This is History: A Dynasty to Die ForSomethin' Else, Sony Music EntertainmentIn this gripping new special series from This Is History Presents, acclaimed historian Danièle Cybulskie unravels a tale of dazzling triumph and devastating collapse — the rise and fall of Charles VI of France, better known as Charles the Mad.
8Unforgotten Highland WomenThe Big LightUnforgotten Highland Women is a short podcast series recorded at live events across the Highlands of Scotland about remarkable local women.
The best British history podcasts
British history podcasts provide a fascinating window into the past, from heavily researched stories told by esteemed historians to comedic spins on traditional tales that make history a lot of fun. Each podcast in this collection shows that history is not only about the monarchy, the Cavaliers and the Roundheads but encompasses significant periods like the Industrial Revolution and the Reformation and episodes like the War of the Roses and Battle of Hastings. Let's have a look at some of the best podcasts in this collection.Sounds of the Victorian era
Take for example, Bad Manors, where comedian Tom Houghton offers a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the manors and castles in Britain, exploring their stories, which are fun and give you an idea of how life was in the past between their walls. On the other end of the spectrum, Killing Victoria by BBC Radio explores the dark and lesser-known attempts on Queen Victoria's life, showing the potential for drama and suspense in historical podcasting.Top interviews and documentaries
Expanding the range even further, Not Just the Tudors explores a wide array of historical events and figures, proving that history is not just about kings and queens but circles a global and broad timeline. Meanwhile, The Belgrano Diary offers a deep look at a single event, the sinking of the General Belgrano during the Falklands War, in a mix of political intrigue and personal stories. And then there's British Scandal, which tackles scandals across the UK and touches on issues of power and morals.Each episode in this collection brings together hosts and guests to explore British history through lively interviews and discussions. From the Magna Carta to the Commonwealth and Parliament, this series makes history exciting and fun.
