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Trailer: People of the railways
In our next episode of On the Record, we uncover the personal stories behind Britain's railway history—tragedy, resilience, and everyday journeys. J…
1 year, 1 month ago
Coronations
Season 12 Episode 50
From Richard III's lavish wardrobe to Queen Victoria's chaotic ceremony, coronations have a rich and fascinating history. For some, a coronation is a…
1 year, 2 months ago
700 Years of the Thames
Season 12 Episode 49
From frozen festivals to royal polar bears, from wartime recovery to medieval merchants.The River Thames has been the stage for some of Britain's mos…
1 year, 3 months ago
Trailer: 700 years of the Thames
In our next episode of On the Record, we explore three very different stories—each revealing how central the River Thames has been to London's histor…
1 year, 3 months ago
LGBTQ+ Histories
Season 12 Episode 48
In this episode, we bring you four stories that span two hundred years of British history. Two women leave their families to make a new life together…
1 year, 4 months ago
Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)
Season 12 Episode 47
On Tuesday, May 8th, 1945, the Allies who had been fighting the Second World War formally accepted Germany's unconditional surrender. May 8th became …
1 year, 5 months ago
Trailer: Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)
In our next episode, we explore what Victory in Europe Day (or VE Day) was like, from the soldiers and medics who'd been at the frontline, to the fol…
1 year, 5 months ago
MI5: Official Secrets
Season 12 Episode 46
Spy fiction has captivated our imagination for decades, but the truth behind Britain's security service is even more fascinating than the high-stakes…
1 year, 6 months ago
Trailer: MI5 Official Secrets
In our next episode of On the Record, we uncover the fascinating stories behind the UK's security service, MI5. To celebrate our new exhibition featu…
1 year, 6 months ago
Working Women in History
Season 12 Episode 45
To mark Women's History Month, we take a long view of working women. Our guest host, Jessamy Carlson invites three historians to explore the lives of…
1 year, 7 months ago