Jul 15

WW2 & The World Cup

As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front. In this episode we hear your tales of 1966 World ... Show More

36m 48s

Jul 13

North African Odyssey: To Hell And Back (Part 3)

How did the men of 2 Para make it to British lines? What did axis troops do to captured paratroopers? And, did the disaster at Oudna spell the end for paratroop operations? Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 3 of this thrilling story as John Frost and the heroes of Bruneva ... Show More

53m 22s

Jul 9

Antony Beevor: Downfall In Berlin

Was The Battle of The Bulge a delay in the fall of Nazi Germany? Why did Western Allies like Eisenhower not race to capture Berlin? How did Soviet generals waste their own forces in order to conquer Nazi Germany faster? Listen to this exclusive extract from Antony Beevor and Jame ... Show More

24m 48s

Aug 2023

Edinburgh Fringe Round Up

The Edinburgh Fringe is done so let's hear how it went. Mark & Danny chat about winning the Victoria Wood Award on behalf of Gareth, audience members falling asleep, playing to babies and dogs, and much much more #awooga <hr> Hosted on ... Show More

29m 17s

Dec 2024

How do we best preserve the history of World Wars? With Al James, Terry Deary and James Holland

Joining us in the studio to provide reading inspiration from the Roman Empire to the Second World War are author and podcast duo of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/34VlAepHmeloDD76RX4jtc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Have Ways of Making Yo ... Show More

48m 46s

Mar 2024

Al Murray (Part Two)

In the second part of our walk with Al Murray - Emily and Al discuss his interest in history and his phenomenally successful podcast, what it's like to become a grandparent, and Emily asks the big question - why are men so interested in war? <a href="https://pod.lin ... Show More

27m 30s

May 2011

History Extra podcast - May 2011

Miles Russell explores the mystery of the Roman Ninth Legion, Tara Hamling discusses Elizabethan drama and Paul Addison and Jeremy Crang reveal how British morale held up during the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about yo ... Show More

54m 40s

Mar 2021

The Scottish Wars of Independence

Join Greg Jenner for a fun history lesson on the medieval Scottish Wars of Independence. Why couldn’t England and Scotland get along? Why should you never battle on a bridge? And what on Earth does a spider have to do with anything? Historical Consultant: Dr Iain MacInnes Produce ... Show More

12m 50s

Jan 2022

S3 Ep3: Weller & Malfoy Clash Spiritually, Bisexual Girlfriend & Naughty Viewer Questions

THE RETURN OF YOUR DODGY QUESTIONS - don't miss this episode, as the boys answer fan questions and Weller and Malfoy clash over difference in beliefs

1h 12m

Nov 2021

How to tell the story of WW2 in museums

What makes a good Second World War exhibit? How can we best share the story of the Holocaust? Two new galleries dedicated to these seismic events at London’s Imperial War Museum grapple with these questions and others. Historian Keith Lowe spoke to curators Vicki Hawkins, Kate Cl ... Show More

30m 32s

Jun 2022

Help We're Back In Edinburgh

With William and Jordan back on the road for the next leg of William's stag do AKA Lads On Tour, they take a seat - or in Jordan's case a lie - to talk about the latest tales from the tour.If you want to get involved you can email us, and for more Sexted fun sign up to our free V ... Show More

29m 57s

24. We Have Ways Live from Edinburgh