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British History Podcast

by Exploring British History through stories, people and places.

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Latest episodes

Did King Arthur Really Exist?

October 1, 2026 · 60 min

In this episode, Amy shares her extensive knowledge of the legendary King Arthur, exploring its origins, evolution, and cultural significance across Britain and Europe. Discover how myths are shaped by history, politics, and storytelling…
Travel Through History - Churches, the perfect venues for time travel

September 19, 2026 · 34 min

Recorded in front of a live audience at the Gloucester History Festival, Philippa took to the stage with Andrew Ziminski, Master Mason and author of the fabulous book, 'Church Going.' As someone who has turned her passion for travelling…
The Man who defied Henry VIII - Thomas More

August 27, 2026 · 54 min

In this interview with Dr Joanne Paul, to celebrate the paperback publication of her book 'Thomas More. A Life and Death in Tudor England', we discussed Thomas More's relationship with Erasmus, More's surprisingly scatological response to…
Dick Turpin - the REAL man who became a myth. More nasty bastard than hero of the poor!

July 19, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

Step beyond the myth and into the murky reality of one of Britain’s most infamous figures. In this episode, Philippa is joined by Mat Braddy and Darren Rapier, co-writers of a gripping new audio production, Turpin, which re-examines the…
1381 Peasants' Revolt

June 11, 2026 · 15 min

The 1381 Peasant's Revolt has gone down in history as the first popular uprising in England, a violent reaction to a new tax, but that is no where near the full story. . Historian, author and presenter Matt Lewis (History Hit, the Gone…

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Richard III acted decisively! | 1483, the Year of the 3 kings

May 30, 2026 · 27 min

Historian Nathen Amin sat down with me at Warwick Words History Festival before his talk on "The year of the 3 kings, 1483" to discuss Edward IV's lack of forward planning, the course of events which brought Edward V to London and into the…
Finding Tudor Gold - Unlocking London's Hidden History Through Mudlarking

May 7, 2026 · 15 min

Over the past few years Mudlarking, the pastime of scouring river banks for archeology, has become incredibly popular both with those who do it, and those who like to watch videos of, of hear about, new finds. Expert Mudlarker, Lara…
Reassessing Lady Jane Grey: The Queen Beyond the Victim Narrative

April 30, 2026 · 15 min

In Philippa’s discussion with historian Nicola Tallis about Lady Jane Grey, we covered some of her true story, achievements, and how perceptions have been shaped over time. We explored her intelligence, potential, and the importance of…
Everyday Life in History: Practical Living History

April 23, 2026 · 20 min

Philippa sat down for a fascinating conversation with Ruth Goodman, a living history expert, and author of the ever popular 'How To Be a Tudor', among other books. Ruth explained her approach to living history and casual experimentation…
The House of Boleyn - a new novel

April 16, 2026 · 58 min

Tracy Borman joined Philippa on the British History channel to talk about her new novel ‘The House of Boleyn’. Get early access, BONUS content and ad-free viewing go to www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory and join for this and many other…
Buried History | The History Beneath the Ground

April 9, 2026 · 46 min

Through the eyes of Eleanor Bruce and Lucilla Gray, collectively known as 'Roman Found,' we uncover the fascinating world of metal detecting. They share their journey—from their first finds to the stories behind ancient objects. We explore…
Unlocking Belfast's Hidden Stories

April 2, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

In this episode, Jason tells us about his journey from his working-class background to becoming a celebrated Belfast historian, and surprising stories like the Belfast city cemetery's underground wall and Charlie Chaplin’s Belfast…

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About the show

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.