logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2023
56m 48s

Winston Churchill

NOISER
About this episode
Winston Churchill is one of the most recognizable figures of the 20th Century. Voted in 2002 as ‘the greatest Briton’, he’s remembered for his unfailing leadership throughout the Second World War, as he steered Britain through its darkest hour to eventual victory. But what is the real story behind Churchill? How did the rise of Hitler thrust him into the spo ... Show More
Up next
Sep 13
The Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is one of the most recognisable structures in the world, an iconic component of New York City’s skyline. Even for those who have never visited, the building is internationally famous thanks to its starring role in a litany of blockbuster films. For decad ... Show More
50m 38s
Sep 6
9/11
On the morning of September 11th, 2001, terrorists from the Islamic extremist group Al Qaeda hijacked four commercial aircraft in a coordinated attack against targets in the United States. Two planes were intentionally crashed in New York City. A third hit the government’s milita ... Show More
59m 9s
Sep 2
Introducing Jane Austen Stories: Emma
This is a preview of a brand-new audiobook from the Noiser Podcast Network. Join Dame Julie Andrews as she reads another beloved Austen classic, Emma, on the Jane Austen Stories podcast. Step into the village of Highbury, home to the handsome and clever Emma Woodhouse. As new vis ... Show More
46m 52s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2010
Winston Churchill
<p>Winston Churchill's is the Great Life chosen by Lord Digby Jones, former Director General of the CBI. </p><p>Expert contribution comes from Professor David Reynolds. Both men have vivid memories of the day in 1965 when, as children, they heard that Churchill had died. </p><p>S ... Show More
27m 46s
Oct 2023
Who moulded Winston Churchill?
Winston Churchill’s remarkable career saw him interact with many of the other great figures of the age, many of whom had a profound impact on Britain’s wartime leader. Speaking to Rob Attar, Professor David Reynolds examines Churchill’s relationships with the likes of Stalin, Mus ... Show More
51m 26s
Mar 2023
Churchill's Darkest Hour
Winston Churchill's ascension to Prime Minister in 1940 was a key turning point in world history, ultimately being one of the first steps to help the Allies secure victory in the Second World War. The legacies of Churchill’s decisions still shape our world today, but a lesser kno ... Show More
42m 22s
Apr 2024
#137 Winston Churchill
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today we are looking at the life and legacy of one of the most famous personalities of the 20th century: Winston Churchill. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_crea ... Show More
4m 44s
Sep 2024
Winston Churchill & WW2 Revisionism
Sir Winston Churchill is almost unanimously regarded as a hero in Western society. In this country we voted him the Greatest Ever Briton; ahead of Shakespeare, Charles Darwin and Sir Isaac Newton. Churchill had significant flaws, including some caustic opinions and brutal decisio ... Show More
43m 56s
Jan 2025
Who moulded Winston Churchill?
Later this week marks 60 years since the death of Winston Churchill, on 24 January 1965. So we thought it would be interesting to bring back this episode with Professor David Reynolds from 2023. In it, he explores how Winston Churchill’s remarkable career saw him interact with ot ... Show More
51m 55s
Jan 2023
Churchill's Surprising Career in Scotland
<p>Winston Churchill is possibly the most famous politician in British history. Throughout his career, he would hold numerous positions in government, including serving as the MP for 5 different constituencies. Perhaps the most unusual of these was his time representing the Scott ... Show More
20m 40s
Nov 2024
Winston Churchill | Born To Rule | 1
One of the most famous leaders of the twentieth century, Winston Churchill is far more than just WWII. The ‘pretty baby’, who as a boisterous boy fought for the attention of his aristocratic parents eventually emerged into adulthood as a soldier and war journalist. Soon he finds ... Show More
45m 30s
Sep 2022
Winston Churchill, The Finest Hour
Confronted with the impending threat of Nazi invasion, Winston Churchill outlines the stakes of the war and rallies the British people to fight on against seemingly insurmountable odds. 
25m 53s
Sep 2024
Winston Churchill | A Man of Destiny (Republish of Part 1 & 2)
<p>During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. Both episodes 1 &amp; 2 of the podcasts on Winston Churchill originally aired in late March of 2021</p> <p>____</p> <p>Part One Excerpt:</p> <p>As stated by Andrew Rob ... Show More
34m 31s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami