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42 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Stories of BritainExplicit
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Date created
2021/10/01
Latest episode
2026/09/28
Average duration
42 min.
Release period
56 days
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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. Follow our blog at: www.storiesofbritain.com
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Strange Stories of the Deaths of Kings — History's Most Extraordinary Royal Demises
2026/09/28
Some kings died suddenly, some violently, and some in circumstances so strange that their final moments have remained mysteries for centuries. Hear about the strange stories of royal deaths in our British History Podcast
The Gin Craze - When England was Drunk
2026/07/20
The Gin Craze was one of the darkest chapters in British history. In this podcast we tell the extraordinary true stories behind the epidemic that gripped Georgian London—from murder and corruption to secret gin shops, riots and Hogarth's famous Gin Lane. It's the story of how one drink nearly destroyed a nation, and the lessons it still has to teach us today.
The Bow Street Runners - Law & Disorder in the 1700s
2026/05/05
During the 1700s London was a lawless capital plagued by theft, violence and corruption. We tell the dramatic story of the Bow Street runners, Britain's first police force formed by Henry and John "the blind beak" Fielding. Hear how they brought thieves, and pickpockets to justice, and how the runners broke up a plot to behead the prime minster and his cabinet.
Love Letters, Spies and Stolen Mail - The History of Britain’s Post
2026/03/20
From the first Valentine’s letter to postal highway robbery, from spies to street wars and the invention of the first postage stamp, this British history podcast tells the story of how the Royal Mail evolved into a network that connected a nation.
History of Money Part 2 – Forgers, Firesticks & Financial Fiascos
2026/02/06
Discover how war, crime and chaos shaped Britain’s money. From wooden money to lusturous gold Guineas to Isaac Newton hunting forgers, this episode reveals the stories behind Britain’s currency. The dramatic history that gave us the coins and notes still used today.
A History of Money - Coin Clippers, Con-Men and King Coppernose
2025/12/20
The extraordinary history Britain’s money. Where kings mutilate moneyers, coins spark riots and fortunes are made, debased, clipped and forged. This podcast shows how money isn’t just metal — it’s about power, violence, trust, and the magic of the philosopher’s stone
The Diary of a Graverobber - London's Darkest Trade
2025/10/24
The Diary of a Graverobber dramatises the true-life story of Joseph Naples, a London gravedigger in the early 1800s who slips into the city’s darkest trade — stealing corpses to sell to surgeons. Driven by poverty and desperation, Naples is lured into ruthless Borough Gang, only to be consumed by guilt, betrayal, and the ghosts of those he unearthed.
About Time: The History of Timekeeping
2025/09/15
From Stonehenge to Greenwich, Celtic seasons to Roman calendars, candle clocks to knocker-uppers - and John Harrison’s chronometer. This podcast tells the story of how language, and technology shaped the way we keep time.
Murder at the Theatre - The William Terris Story
2025/07/28
The story of William Terriss - Victorian London’s beloved stage hero. While audiences flocked to the Adelphi Theatre, a troubled bit-part actor plotted his downfall. What followed was a sensational courtroom drama, and a ghost story that haunts the theatre to this day.
Dr Johnson - The Man Who Made the English Dictionary
2025/05/20
Hear the story of the extraordinary life of Samuel Johnson. The sicky, part blind, provincial boy, a failure at Oxford University he went on to create the first great dictionary of the English language.
Heratic? Homosexual? Spy? - The Life and Murder of Christopher Marlowe.
2025/03/06
Christopher Marlowe was the star writer of the 1580s. The Elizabethans flocked to his plays. But Kitt’s life was shrouded in mystery. Was he a secret agent? A Catholic spy? A double agent for Queen Elizabeth’s government. There is evidence that he was heretical atheist. And he may have been England's first gay poet Hear how this ended with a murder mystery on May 30, 1593.
Strange Stories of Animals - From Pigs to Pigeons, Ravens to Elephants
2025/01/14
Amazing stories of animals in Britain. From performing pigs, to medal-winning pigeons. From war elephants to bears who appeared in Shakespeare plays. From a runaway goose to the famous ravens in the Tower of London.
History of Christmas - From Carols to Cards to Canterbury Riots
2024/12/11
Hear the history of Christmas traditions. Who invented the Christmas card? Why do we say Merry Christmas? Who put up the first Christmas tree in England? How old is Father Christmas? And why did Canterbury riot over Christmas? Find out in this podcast
248 Days – The Story of the London Blitz
2024/10/21
From September 1940 to May 1941 London was the target of a brutal bombing campaign. We tell the story of the eight months of misery and resistance. From the spirit of London’s East End, to a special team that saved St Pauls Cathedral. From the evacuated children, to the families sleeping on the underground. Hear about the firefighters, bomb squads, the home guard and the unique role of London’s women.
Charles Dickens - The Writer Who Changed Britain
2024/08/18
This podcast tells the dramatic story of the life of Charles Dickens. When his father was imprisoned for debt, he had to work as a child labourer. The excitement of his first publication, his troubled early romance, eventual marriage, success and secret affair – and relentless campaigning to improve the life of the poor and needy
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Pikachusuzy 2023/09/10
Awesome podcast!
This podcast is so well written and produced!! Love it!! Keep the episodes coming!
Julie Pesano 2023/07/15
Hooked!
Wow! So engaging! Production value is super quality!
Mxsandy12 2021/11/17
Historical sweetness!
Fun and educational!!!
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