History for You with Douglas and Hugh
By Douglas Wrattle, Hugh Canard
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Well done, brave adventurer! You have uncovered History For You with Douglas and Hugh - a brand new comedy podcast about history. For you.
Join two potentially award-winning historians Douglas Wrattle and Hugh Canard as they take you on a fascinating deep dive into the fascinating annals of fascinating world history.
Subjects include King Arthur, Boudicca, 1066, The Great Fire of London, Pirates, Ghosts, King Henry VIII, Jack the Ripper, Highwaymen and more!
This comedy series is written and performed by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones
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Lawrence of Arabia and the Middle East Mess
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Death, Jewels and Ravens: The Bloody Tower of London
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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The Staggering Global History of Coffee
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Super Bowl Madness and the History of American Football
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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It's Electric! Thomas Edison v Nikola Tesla
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Christmas Special: You're Invited to a Roman and Victorian Celebration
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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The Spanish Inquisition
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Marco Polo and the Silk Road
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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The Moon Landing: How America Won the Space Race
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Animals in Space: Fleas, Dogs and Exploding Monkeys
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Space Exploration: The Race is On!
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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The Ancient Pyramids of Giza
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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King Richard the Lionheart
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May 15, 2025 |
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Vikings!
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May 01, 2025 |
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Sir Winston Churchill: Part Two - The Not As Early Years
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Sir Winston Churchill: Part One - The Early Years
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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House of Medici: The Original Renaissance Mafia
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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The Rise and Fall of Orson Welles: Genius or Fake?
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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The Rise and Fall of Newspaper Mogul William Randolph Hearst
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Outtakes and Bloopers 2024
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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Christmas Compilation: Part Three
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Christmas Compilation: Part Two
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Christmas Compilation: Part One
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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The Great Exhibition and the Crystal Palace
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Tutankhamen and the Curse of the Pharaohs
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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A Wicked History of Witchcraft
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Spooky Season Special: Hampton Court Palace
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Prohibition, the Mob and the Rise and Fall of Al Capone
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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The History of the Motorcar
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Aviation and the Magnificent History of Flight
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Listener Request: Queen Elizabeth the First
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Vampires: Myths, Folklore and the "Real Dracula", Vlad The Impaler
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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The Three Musketeers and the Extraordinary Life of Alexandre Dumas
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Debunk Special: Area 51, the Roswell Incident and Alien Conspiracy Theories
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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The Mystery of Stonehenge and the Druids
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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The Knights Templars
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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The Lost Ark of the Covenant
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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The Erotic Adventures of Catherine the Great
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May 29, 2024 |
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William Shakespeare
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May 22, 2024 |
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The Palace of Versailles and King Louis XIV
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May 15, 2024 |
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Florence Nightingale
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May 08, 2024 |
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Buffalo Bill and the Wild Wild West
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May 01, 2024 |
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Special News Update: Hugh's Safety and Your Tweets
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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The Rise and Fall of Roman Gladiators
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Genghis Khan and the Terrifying Mongol Empire
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Cleopatra
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Dick Turpin, Highwaymen and Public Executions
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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The Black Death and The Great Fire of London
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Listener Request: The Great Stink
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Listener Request: Robin Hood
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Christmas Bonus: Outtakes and Bloopers
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Twelve - The Christmas Panto
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Dec 23, 2023 |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Eleven - The Christmas Tree and Decorations
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Ten - Boxing Day
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Nine - The Holly and the Ivy
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Eight - Charles Dickens and the Victorian Christmas
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Seven - The Nativity of Jesus
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Six - Weird Christmas Traditions
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Five - Christmas Food and Drink
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Dec 09, 2023 |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Four - Santa
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Three - Kings, Wise Men and Gifts
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Two - Saturnalia
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Day One - Carols
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Napoleon Bonaparte - Part Two
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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Napoleon Bonaparte - Part One
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Jack the Ripper and the Autumn of Terror
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Bonfire Night Special: The Gunpowder Plot
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Halloween Special: Ghosts and Hauntings
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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The Legend of King Arthur
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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1066 - The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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King Henry VIII and his Six Wives
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Boudica: Warrior Queen of the Iceni
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Pirates!
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Season One Trailer
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Season One Teaser
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Sep 01, 2023 |