247. Monty & Patton vs. the Nazis
Do commanders matter? Were the British generals effective or "foppish"? How did the Allies rebound from huge losses such as the Battle of Dunkirk to victories like Alamein and D-Day? Tom and Dominic a...
27 Loka 202257min
246. The Fall of Liz Truss
After just 45 days, Liz Truss has resigned. Join Tom and Dominic for this special episode to discuss her place in history. Is she Britain's worst ever Prime Minister? Is this the worst crisis in post...
22 Loka 202253min
245. Trafalgar: Victory (Part 3)
In this final episode Tom and Dominic discuss the legendary Battle of Trafalgar. Despite being outnumbered and facing the biggest ship in the world, Nelson took the battle to the French and Spanish fo...
21 Loka 202258min
244. Trafalgar: Countdown to Annihilation (Part 2)
In the second episode of Tom and Dominic's Trafalgar trilogy, the stakes could not be higher. They discuss: Napoleon's plan to invade Britain (and the possible repercussions if he did); what developme...
20 Loka 202254min
243. Trafalgar: A World at War (Part 1)
Was the Battle of Trafalgar the most decisive battle of the 19th century? Join Tom and Dominic as they embark on a three part series discussing this incredible conflict between the British Royal Navy ...
17 Loka 202249min
242. French History on Film
Tom and Dominic welcome film critic Muriel Zagha to discuss the home of cinema, France, and its history through ten films, spanning from Vercingétorix to Vichy. Featuring Jean Renoir, Isabelle Adjani,...
13 Loka 20221h 24min
241. Young Churchill: Prisoner and Fugitive (Part 3)
In the final instalment of our series on Young Churchill, learn how Churchill escaped a prisoner of war camp in the Boer War, becoming an imperialist hero. Discover how Churchill sought shelter in rat...
10 Loka 202251min
240. Young Churchill: Soldier of Empire (Part 2)
Join Tom and Dominic in the second episode of our mini-series on Young Churchill as they dive into his imperial exploits. From Cuba to Sudan, they explore his obsession with adventure, the ambiguities...
6 Loka 202254min
