History the way it is meant to be heard

History is human. History is drama. History is our story, and it belongs to all of us.

The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won’t find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you’ll learn about who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the scope of this island at the edge of the world.

This show is intended to be listened to in order, if you start with the most recent episode you will almost certainly become lost. So if you’re new, why don’t you listen to the first episode and find out what the show is all about.

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  1. Chapter 8 – Twilight of the Anglo Saxons The British History Podcast Transcript
  2. 302 - King Eadred The British History Podcast Transcript
  3. 303 – Eric Bloodaxe The British History Podcast Transcript
  4. 304 – A Kingdom Divided The British History Podcast Transcript
  5. 305 – A Very Special BHP Valentine’s Day Episode The British History Podcast Transcript
  6. 306 – King Eadwig The British History Podcast Transcript
  7. 307 – Cleaning House The British History Podcast Transcript
  8. 308 – A Thirst for Reform The British History Podcast Transcript
  9. 309 – Size Doesn’t Matter (until it does) The British History Podcast Transcript
  10. 310 - Political Theater The British History Podcast Transcript
  11. 311 – Team Edward The British History Podcast Transcript
  12. 312 - King Edward The British History Podcast Transcript
  13. 313 – How to Make a Martyr The British History Podcast Transcript
  14. 314 – Æthelred: Are You Ready? The British History Podcast Transcript
  15. 315 – The Cracks in the Foundation The British History Podcast Transcript
  16. 316 – The Old Guard The British History Podcast Transcript
  17. 317 – A Culture of Corruption The British History Podcast Transcript
  18. 318 – Chaos is a Ladder The British History Podcast Transcript
  19. 319 – The Battle of Maldon The British History Podcast Transcript
  20. 320 – Our Wooden Wall The British History Podcast Transcript
  21. 321 – Course Corrections The British History Podcast Transcript
  22. 322 - We're Absolutely Forked The British History Podcast Transcript
  23. PSA: Are We Dead? The British History Podcast Transcript
  24. 323 – Brotherhood of the Wolf The British History Podcast Transcript
  25. 324 - Law and Lawlessness The British History Podcast Transcript
  26. 325 – From Bad to Worse The British History Podcast Transcript
  27. 326 – The Year 1000 The British History Podcast Transcript
  28. 327 – Sail Away Sail Away Sail Away The British History Podcast Transcript
  29. 328 – The St Brice’s Day Massacre The British History Podcast Transcript
  30. 329 – Forkbeard The British History Podcast Transcript
  31. 330 - The Purge The British History Podcast Transcript
  32. 331 – Thoughts and Prayers The British History Podcast Transcript
  33. 332 – The Jomsvikings The British History Podcast Transcript
  34. Teig O'Kane and the Corpse The British History Podcast
  35. 333 - The Conquest of England The British History Podcast Transcript
  36. 334 – No Cnut November The British History Podcast Transcript

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Chapter One: From Tundras to Rome
Chapter Two: The Birth of Britain
Chapter Three: The Warriors of God
Chapter Four: Anglo Saxon Ascendancy
Chapter Five: A Sea of Blood
Chapter Six: Wessex
Chapter Seven: England
Chapter Eight: Twilight of the Anglo Saxons

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Reviews from Real Listeners

  • Brilliant history podcast, compelling listening. The outright best podcast on British history (and of the whole isle). Jamie gives a great narrative, plenty of depth and details that makes history real and relatable. Add to this the great community surrounding the podcast and this soon becomes essential listening and a Monday morning must for me.

    0blong 9/09/2012

  • Incredible An enormous undertaking the likes of which I have literally never seen. I've listened to all 140 episodes since the beginning in the last 6 months. Jamie packs a huge amount of factual information into a very entertaining narrative. Cannot reccomend enough.

    BuyYellowPaper 11/13/2014

  • I knew he had to be a lawyer Jamie always focuses on evidence. The information is always supported by primary and good secondary sources, and when it doesn't he makes sure to say it. Every inference made by the author is announced and so explained so there is no confusion between was backed up by evidence and what can be said by the rules of logic. Every few minutes in most episodes I enjoy a good laugh.

    jsarriap 8/05/2016

  • Great history podcast I'm a big fan of history podcasts and this one is up there with the best. Well sourced (given the period,) entertaining, and informative. I love the culture episodes especially.

    Chuy1530 10/13/2014

  • My favourite podcast! Informative and amusingly delivered with a hipster Hadrian tongue in cheek. I cannot get enough of this podcast. I've learnt more than I ever did on my dry history classes of yester-year! And the members only feed is well worth it too!

    Rrraahh 10/13/2014