Best 30 British History Podcasts

The British History Podcast is a chronological telling of the story of Britain. I am doing my best to provide a three-dimensional image of what these people, places, and events were like. The people I'm speaking about were real flesh and blood individuals with dreams, fears, and flaws. And where the information is available, I intend to highlight those aspects for you. more

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

I've loved and lived with the story of the history of the English for as long as I can remember. This is my retelling of that story, in a regular, chronological podcast; we go from the cataclysmic end of Roman Britain, and at some point will get all the way through to the present day. more

Delve into the fascinating, individual stories of the Kings and Queens of England and the United Kingdom starting from 1066. From the chivalric warriors to the hungry war-mongers to the nefarious tyrants. Discover the monarchs at their most prestigious and most fragile. Hosted by Jonny Langton. more

Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Beginning with the accession of James VI of Scotland to the throne of England, Pax Britannica will follow the people and events that created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by a PhD candidate in British Imperial history, and based on extensive scholarship and primary sources, along with interviews with experts in their field, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and eventual fall of the largest empire in history. more

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments, and sites, and brings the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. more

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

How do empires rise? Why do they fall? And how have they shaped the world around us today? William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the stories, personalities and events of empire over the course of history. The first series looks at the British in India, covering the East India Company, the Raj, Gandhi, Independence and Partition. more

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. more

Presenting The Story of London, a podcast dedicated to telling the history of London as a single narrative tale; from its birth until the present day. Each episode takes us along the tale of the most fascinating and vibrant city on Earth. more

A podcast for lovers of Tudor history.

Tudor history podcasts from Claire Ridgway, author of 'On This Day in Tudor History' and many other bestselling Tudor books. Claire also runs the Tudor Society. more

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. They bring down governments, overthrow the rich and cause the mighty to fall. Some are about sex, others about money. In the end, they're all about power. But often at the heart of a scandal, there are ordinary human stories, stories of those caught up in the swirl of outrage. Who was really to blame for what happened? Why did they do it? And when all is said and done, did anything really change?   From the creators of Business Wars, American Scandal and Even The Rich, comes British Scandal. We tell the stories of the murkier side of the British elite, from Phone Hacking to Saville to Profumo who show us the reality of power, the price of pride and the failings of the great and good. Because sometimes the truth doesn't set everyone free…New episodes come out every Wednesday for free, or 1-week early and ad-free for Wondery subscribers or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. more

Join us, Alex and Fiona, as we take a light look at London's history in a relaxed and entertaining way. As qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guides, we share our passion for the city with you in a chatty and fun podcast, looking at the weird, wonderful and unknown in this huge, ancient place we call home. more

London Walks is the oldest urban walking tour company on the planet. It's the gold standard of this profession, this craft. Here you can listen to our guides' stories and anecdotes of London. more

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 twice-monthly 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

This podcast is a linear telling of English History through the lives of each of their Monarchs. For lovers of historical fiction, it will fill in the gaps left by authors as well as explore the historical accuracy of those novels. more

Based in the UK, this self-confessed history geek takes you for a stroll down memory lane and shares stories and interesting nuggets of information that has been discovered along the way. From tales of tragedy and sadness to epic stories of human courage or creativity, there are many people in history who have made their mark, however small. more

Interviews with Scholars of Britain about their New Books. The New Books Network is a consortium of author-interview podcast channels dedicated to raising the level of public discourse by introducing scholars and other serious writers to a wide public via new media. more

Join ladies about town Blue Badge Tourist Guides and history nerds Alex and Emily for a relaxed gossip about London's past and present. This is how it works: we pick our favorite people, places, and events from London's weird and wonderful history and we break them down and look at why we are still talking about them today. Expect a lot of laughter, a bit of silliness, and a spot of gentle learning. more

Welsh History Podcast tells the story of Wales from the early stone age to the present day, hosted by Jonathan Williams. more

I started the Renaissance English History Podcast in 2009 as a way to bring stories to life through the technology of podcasting, making it the longest continuously running indie history podcast. Since then I've created over 125 episodes, done live shows in England and the US, spoken at the Sound Education Conference at Harvard University and the Tribe Conference on podcast community building, created the first online summits in Tudor history and produced the world's first Tudorcon. more

Bletchley Park is the home of British codebreaking and a birthplace of modern information technology. It played a major role in World War Two, producing secret intelligence which had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the conflict. The site is now a museum and heritage attraction, open daily. The Bletchley Park Podcast brings you fascinating stories from Veterans, staff and volunteers on the significance and continued relevance of this site today. more

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