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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
  37. 335 - Acts of Spasmodic Violence The British History Podcast Transcript
  38. 336 - The End Is The Beginning Is The End The British History Podcast Transcript
  39. 337 – The Rise of King Edmund Ironside The British History Podcast Transcript
  40. 338 – The Fall of King Edmund Ironsides The British History Podcast Transcript
  41. 339 – Cnut the Conqueror The British History Podcast Transcript
  42. 340 – A Bit of a Cnut The British History Podcast Transcript
  43. 341 – King Cnut of England The British History Podcast Transcript
  44. 342 - King Cnut of Denmark and England The British History Podcast Transcript
  45. 343 - By Thorkell's Beard The British History Podcast Transcript
  46. 344 - Cnut's Mad Lads The British History Podcast Transcript
  47. Bonus Episode: Slavery The British History Podcast Transcript
  48. 345 – Building Blocks The British History Podcast Transcript
  49. 346 – Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Drakkars The British History Podcast Transcript
  50. 347 – Aggressive Diplomacy 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

  • Only Great Source One of the only thorough sources on England's history 100 - 900 ACE

    Supergus2 11/05/2014

  • Best Podcast Presentation The amount of effort put into making this podcast is evident in its layout, composition, research, and delivery. I’m always pleasantly surprised by the music choices and the humor. Jamie and Zee make me one happy nerd!

    LoraineDG 11/12/2017

  • In depth, entertaining history I've now listened to about 100 hours of Jamie's thoughtful, detailed and entertaining story of the history of Britain - I have learned so much more than I ever thought possible, both about the kings and "great men" but also the culture and everyday life of people living in the British isles. Thank you Jamie!

    machiashelli 4/16/2016

  • Real history, Detailed and thrilling as any movie/TV series/soap Very detailed chronological history with asides on everyday life of each period to give a good picture of contemporary context.
    After listening to many episodes I’ve gone back to the beginning. Just gone through to the foggy era of Alfred the Great and at Ealthelfaed and Edward. Each year covered can be a head spin of what went on, and this is for the supposed Dark ages where so much historical information had been lost to time.

    Jamie’s a natural narrator. Well paced with plenty of information. He will make clear any areas where information is lacking or conflicting with good explanations as to why he might take on one hypothesis as opposed to another so you are aware which areas not to assume as the gospel as to what happened

    If you’ve enjoyed such things as Game of Thrones then you may find this podcast as griping and at times just as intense. Plus just as many “wait ! He/she did what!” Moments along the way. In my mind I’m racing across the British and European countryside very much like the GOT opening credits

    This is just as informative as it is entertaining with my finding large holes in my knowledge of British history being filled in.

    I listen as I’m at work and often find some around me being sucked in as they find themselves being drawn in to the broadcast.

    I’m hoping this pre 1066 era currently being broadcast goes on for as many episodes as possible. It’s so hectic with so many facets that the Norman conquest can wait.

    Eryk Moz' 11/01/2019
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    Wonderful way of telling the story in a ‘human’ way, and with a little dry humour in there as well! Marvellous! Thank you Jamie.

    Linda Rousseau 2/08/2020