Here for the History
By BBC Sounds
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Episodes: 23
Description
Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson reveal the surprising moments in history behind the traditions, customs and objects all around us.
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Why Do Brits Love Curry?
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Nov 05, 2026 |
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Where Did Cash Come From?
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Oct 29, 2026 |
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Do Brits Have Bad Teeth?
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Oct 22, 2026 |
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Where Did The Modern Toilet Come From?
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Oct 15, 2026 |
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Why Are We Obsessed With Work?
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Oct 08, 2026 |
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Why Don’t We Wear Hats Anymore?
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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Why Are We Dog Obsessed?
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Sep 24, 2026 |
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Who Invented the “Whodunit”?
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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Where Do Manners Come From?
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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Why Do Scots Wear Tartan?
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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Why Do We Love Pubs?
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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Why Does the Union Jack Look Like That?
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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Why Do We Have ‘Ugly’ Buildings?
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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Who Invented the Weekend?
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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Why Do We Wear Suits?
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Package Holiday: Why do Brits go to Benidorm?
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Stiff Upper Lip: Do Brits Have Emotions?
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Why Don’t Women’s Clothes Have Pockets?
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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Why Are Brits So Obsessed With Football?
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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English Language: Why Do We Speak Like That?
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Why Does British Food Have Such a Bad Reputation?
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Why Do British People Love Tea?
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Are You Here For The History?
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Jun 15, 2026 |