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. And some of those desires are downright scandalous.
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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We delve into global history stories spanning th ...
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Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Naga Munchetty take you through the best (and worst) new TV and streaming shows.
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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the po ...
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Listen to sermons from Christ Covenant Church in Charlotte, NC and Pastor Kevin DeYoung.
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Join history buff, Mike Corradi on a journey through time as he unfolds the rich tapestry of the Italian peninsula's history. This chronological story starts with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and leads you through the most iconic events, influential figures, and cultural milestones that have shaped Italy into what we see today. It’s all serious stuff, but we do take time to stop and laugh at battles over a bucket, rude names, naughty priests and popes, rabbits winning sieges, dov ...
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From the creators of The Empire Film Podcast, Pilot TV is your essential guide to every TV show that matters, providing a weekly rundown of all the new must-see TV shows dropping across streaming, terrestrial, satellite, cable, and beyond. Join Empire's James Dyer, Heat's Boyd Hilton, and Kay Ribeiro as they bring you breaking TV news, reviews of the week's major shows, and interviews with some of the biggest names in TV. Pilot TV is here to make sure every minute you spend in front of the b ...
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Welcome to Rise of Albion, the podcast that brings the dramatic birth of England to life—through war and wisdom, kings and invaders, legends and facts. In this series, we go beyond the surface of names and dates to uncover the gripping, often untold stories that forged one of the world’s most influential nations. From stone circles to Viking invasions, from royal rebellions to revolutions of faith—each episode is an immersive journey into the moments that made England. This is not just histo ...
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GROW Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom Love not hate will make the World 🌎 Great. God’s Law is to Love. Different skin, One Love and that is God who commands from above. We are GROWing over Oppression. We are Spiritual Beings and are not bound under Religion, We are bound by God to Love. Religion is about Money and Control A battle of Good vs Evil. Are you ready to GROW?Break free of the Mental chains Conqueror! We are the Keepers of the Dream as we head full steam on the Soul ...
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Hosts and TV fans Adam, Neil, Damo, Grace and Izzi discuss the latest and greatest TV shows and share their TV recommendations. Past seasons have looked at The Walking Dead, Line of Duty, Succession, Peaky Blinders, Stranger Things, Better Call Saul and House of the Dragon plus one off specials on a whole load of shows, the Oscars and the Emmy awards.
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Kings and Conquerors is an Age of Empires 2 podcast by Cursed Mumm and Pennenbuisje. It is aimed at the casual playerbase that view this game as a long loved retreat from reality and those who love to dive into nerdy strategy and gameplay discussions. This podcast is more casual and focusses on the intermediate hobbyists, so expect some wacky viewpoints you would never hear the professional players say. Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/gmKaTeJh8X
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Condensed Histories bridges the gap between history and popular culture. In each episode of Condensed Histories our host, Jem Duducu, takes an item of popular culture and looks under the surface to find real history hiding inside, with fascinating facts and stories about history spanning all eras, and also about the development of the piece pop-culture itself, appealing to history lover and enthusiasts of movies, games and music alike! From shows on Netflix, Prime or Disney Plus, to the last ...
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Sovereign Shores Baptist Church (SSBC) in Virginia Beach exists to make disciples through gospel-centered teaching, gospel-centered community, and gospel-centered service. Our aim is to live "most passionate about what's most important." www.shoresvb.com
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Geektown Radio is a weekly entertainment podcast, which looks at all the latest TV & Film News, hosts interviews with people in the tv industry, and gives you the latest TV show UK air dates. It also includes our Geektown - Behind The Scenes podcast, which features interviews with people from across the tv, film and gaming industries. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to the Captains of History Podcast, where we explore the lives of the remarkable leaders who have shaped our world. Once, the Great Man Theory dominated historical discourse, with Thomas Carlyle declaring, ”The history of the world is but the biography of great men.” Today, many emphasize the power of economic, social, and political trends and forces over individual actions. But the truth lies in between. While trends shape history, the impact of extraordinary individuals cannot be i ...
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A podcast with books, alcohol, and lots of laughter. Daniella and Evelyne are sisters who have always shared book recommendations with each other. Join us while we drink and discuss books in the paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and epic fantasy genres!
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Welcome to Sophia’s life journey of walking with Jesus! She will share her life experiences and how Jesus helped her overcome life's battles. Her testimony is based on the scripture of; Romans 8:31-39 New International Version More Than Conquerors 31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring ...
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She's on a mission to kill the man who loves her. Why? Because he's an idiot. Ten years ago, Nina Kimberly the Merciless was cheated out of the life of adventure that she truly deserves. Her father, the fearsome barbarian conqueror Marcus the Merciless, met his first and only defeat at the hands of, well... a gopher hole. Ever since this epic humiliation, she and the rest of the horde have been stuck in the rural backwater kingdom of Langia. Now Francis IX, the idiotic king, has decided that ...
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On March 17 the Archbishops of Canterbury and York closed all the churches of the Church of England for public worship. The buildings now lie quiet. But the church of God is never silent and we at St Bartholomew hope to bring you some of this joyful noise out into the world. The service of Evensong is one of the great treasures of the Church of England. It is something which can be enjoyed at home wherever you are, almost as much as it can be enjoyed in a beautiful building.We hope the music ...
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Welcome to the Superhero Politics Podcast, where we delve into the fascinating intersection of politics and superheroes! Join us as we explore the parallel worlds of caped crusaders and the corridors of power, dissecting how our favorite superheroes and their stories mirror real-world political dilemmas. From the ethical implications of vigilante justice to the politics of government oversight, we navigate the thrilling landscapes of comic book universes to uncover the profound social commen ...
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A wide-ranging exploration of the people, movements, and events that shaped Christianity over the 7 days of this week in the history of the Church.
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Featuring 98 songs for non-stop Gospel music from the latest Artists of the World 1. Sarafina Thomas - Never Be The Same 2. Jordan G. Welch - Lead Me, Guide Me 3.Tamela Mann - Source 4. All Nations Music - Nothing But You 5. Sarah Téibo - Restored 6. Miranda Curtis - The River 7. Marked Music (feat. Kris Dillard & Tristan Smith) - Good God 8. Israel & New Breed feat. DOE - Broken People 9. Adrienne Gomez - Never Knew a Love 10. Jekalyn Carr - My Portion 11. Gabrielle Styles - When God Seems ...
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Join Ronono and KJ Menlo as they cross out letters of existing texts to form new stories, which may or may not make any sense. They think it’s funny.
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More than conquerors in Christ Jesus; Jesus the Savior and King
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Welcome to episode one. This episode builds the foundation of who Jesus is, the Savior and King of my life. We will experience what I went through together to finally surrender to Him. The moment I realized that nothing can take me away from our God. No death, no demon, no nothing can take me away from His love in Christ Jesus! Welcome In!! I pray …
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Watchlist - King and Conqueror, Atomic and Hostage
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Neil returns, joining Adam and Damo to discuss Atomic on Sky/NOW, Hostage on Netflix and BBC’s King and Conqueror. Plus spoiler-free thoughts on South Park, Destination X, Alien Earth, The Wire, Dexter Resurrection, Fortune Hotel, The Assassin, This Country, Mandy, Limitless And films Better Man, Will and Harper, In the Land of Saints and Sinners a…
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King and Conqueror - Jem vs The Battle of Hastings!
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Jem looks at the true history behind King and Conqueror... and shares some thoughts! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘King and Conqueror’, ‘Peacemaker’, ‘The Assassin’ & ‘Freakier Friday’ Reviews, Plus News & UK TV Highlights – Geektown Radio 470
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Dave is joined by Domingos for another chaotic buffet of TV, film and streaming chat. Expect assassins, politicians, medieval monarchs, body-swapping mums and one very busy Tom Cruise. Timestamps 00:01 – Intro Dave and Domingos reunite after the summer break. Spoiler: they’ve been watching a lot of telly. 00:03 – The Assassin (Prime Video) Keeley H…
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Atomic, King & Conqueror, and Invasion. With guests Suranne Jones and Matt Charman, Alfie Allen and Shazad Latif
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It’s a bumper, star-studded week for guests with two glorious duos discussing their shows - Hostage and Atomic, while we’re still missing our leader James so it’s another “Dot and Ethel” two hander with Boyd, live from the Edinburgh TV festival, and Kay, live from her living room. They review the aforementioned Atomic on Sky, plus King & Conqueror …
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Ancient Roman theatre: everything you wanted to know
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Who went to the theatre in ancient Rome – and what kind of spectacle would they have expected to see? And did the drama performed on stage reflect the politics, society and culture of the day? Emily Briffett and historian Jessica Clarke peer behind the metaphorical curtain of ancient Rome’s theatres, to explore the plays, playwrights, and performan…
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Emmy 2025 Reactions plus Upcoming Specials Announced
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Adam reveals who predicted the most Emmy winners as Neil and Damo join to discuss the shows, stars and creators honoured. Then we share some details about the exciting TV that we’ll be doing deep dives, episode by episode, over the next month or two. If you would like to support the work of TV DNA, you can donate the price of a cup of coffee at www…
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Born to an enslaved mother in the British Caribbean in the tumultuous, brutal world of the late 18th century, Henry Christoph's role in the Haitian Revolution saw him rise to prominence – and was just one chapter in a remarkable trajectory that eventually led to him becoming the only monarch of the Kingdom of Haiti. Speaking to Matt Elton, Marlene …
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Jem takes a look into the fascinating historical story of the 47 Ronin! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This podcast opens a broader series on the 1798 Rebellion, but also works as a stand alone episode. For over a century, Irish Catholics and Presbyterians were subjected to the Penal Laws. Although the vast majority of the population, they were banned from voting, sitting in parliament, bearing weapons, and entering many professions—the list goes on…
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For most of the latter half of the 20th century, the world was frozen in a standoff. The Cold War era was defined by the ideological fissure between capitalism, led by the United States, and communism, espoused by the Soviet Union. But in a new book, Vladislav Zubok challenges much of the accepted wisdom that has shaped popular perspectives about t…
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Geektown Radio 473: The Emmys, Coldwater, The Paper & Only Murders In The Building
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We’re back with another episode of Geektown Radio! This week, Dave is joined by Gray to chat through the Emmys, ITV’s new thriller Coldwater, Sky’s workplace comedy The Paper, and the return of Only Murders in the Building. Plus all the latest TV news, renewals, cancellations, and upcoming UK highlights. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & catch up 01:30 – …
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194 - The Italian Wars 11 - Medici pope to Medici pope - Battle of Pavia and Cognac
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After three episodes exploring the life of Leonardo da Vinci, we return to the turbulent stage of the Italian Wars. In this episode, we pick up in the early 1520s, a period shaped by papal politics, dynastic rivalries, and the shifting fortunes of France and Spain. Highlights include: The succession of popes after Leo X: Hadrian VI and Clement VII,…
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Big excitement here as we reach ep 450! Damo and Adam get together to chat about the old and the new. Adam talks about being at the Blue Lights Season 3 Episode 1 premiere with Grace. The lads also talk about The Wire, Dexter Resurrection, TASK, The Girlfriend, The Run Around,Wednesday, Under The Bridge, Foundation, I Fought The Law, Hostage, Chief…
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Climbing to the top of Gilded Age society in 19th-century America, socialite Alva Vanderbilt made headlines for being one of the first elite women to divorce on her terms, and she later turned her ambition – and considerable fortune – to the fight for women’s rights. In today's episode, Nancy Unger tells Elinor Evans about a woman who upended the h…
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Dive into episode 2, where Sophia explains how she fell into her own deception, and the Lord showed her grace through reconciliation. She explains that you will be unwavering when you allow the Lord to build you. Nothing that is going on in the world will move you. But you must be grounded in Jesus! She encourages you to know Jesus for who He truly…
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Black Rabbit, Gen V, and Juice. With guests Andrew Lincoln and David Ireland
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We’re in Coldwater this week as Andrew Lincoln and writer David Ireland discuss the new ITV thriller (23:55-44:34). Plus Kay asks the question as to whether we take TV (or film, or book) recommendations from other people. And then there’s this week’s crop of shows, which includes Netflix’s brotherly strife miniseries Black Rabbit (53:45), Prime’s s…
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They also review Sky crime series Task, with Mark Ruffalo, and Amazon Prime psychodrama The Girlfriend, which stars Olivia Cooke and Robin Wright as a warring girlfriend and mother-in-law.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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How women were erased from economic history
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Across 12,000 years of history, prosperity has flourished in societies where women could fully participate – and faltered when they were pushed to the margins. That's what Dr Victoria Bateman argues in her new book Economica. From Stone Age big-game hunters to Roman traders, Renaissance brewers and pirate queens, she explores how women’s economic p…
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Sunday Evening, September 14, 2025 Given by Nathan George | Pastor of Worship Christ Covenant Church Lament, Light, Laughter Sermon Text: Psalm 13 Watch on YouTube Download our mobile appBy Christ Covenant Church
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I Corinthians / Running the Race of Faith
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Dr. Steven Roby I Corinthians 9:19-27
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Dr. Kevin DeYoung | When the Bad Guys Win (For Now)
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Sunday Morning, September 14, 2025 Given by Dr. Kevin DeYoung | Senior Pastor Christ Covenant Church When the Bad Guys Win (For Now) Sermon Text: Ezra 4 Watch on YouTube Download our mobile appBy Christ Covenant Church
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The Phoenicians: everything you wanted to know
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They gave us the alphabet, charted the seas by the Pole Star, and built Carthage – once Rome’s greatest rival. So why have the Phoenicians been forgotten? Speaking to Emily Briffett, historian Josephine Quinn explores the story of these ancient seafarers, traders and city-builders who connected the cities surrounding the Mediterranean – and left an…
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The final two years of the 11th century feel like someone was trying to tie up a bunch of plotlines before the start of season 12. Things are moving fast, everybody is suddenly in different countries, and inevitably…some of these characters aren’t having their contracts renewed. The post 483 – Standing on Ceremony first appeared on The British Hist…
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This episode examines one of the darkest periods in England’s early history—the civil war known as The Anarchy. After King Henry I’s only son drowned in the White Ship Disaster, the succession passed to his daughter, Empress Matilda. But upon Henry’s death in 1135, his nephew Stephen seized the throne, sparking nearly two decades of conflict. The k…
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Blue Lights Behind the Scenes with Aoibhéann McCann, Amanda Black and Martin McCann
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In May 2025, Grace, Damo and Adam travelled to Belfast to visit the set of Blue Lights and record interviews with the cast and creatives on the show. In this fourth and final episode, we speak to Aoibhéann McCann, who plays Geraldine Gilroy, about stationery and sustainability, Producer Amanda Black about how TV has changed and why Blue Lights is s…
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Black women and the fight for human rights
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Despite facing significant obstacles in their own lives, black women in the United States were at the forefront of campaigns for human rights at home and abroad. Historian Keisha N Blain tells the stories of some of these women who, in the 19th and 20th centuries, worked outside the corridors of power to fight for freedom across the globe. She was …
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From the first recordings to sound effects, Jem looks at how Sound has affected history! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Emmys 2025 Predictions, The Guest and Reality TV
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The Emmys are nearly upon us so it’s prediction time as Neil, Grace and Adam give their thoughts (and Damo’s) on some worthy winners. We mark the occasion with a special First (Emmys) Of Us game, can you name the years and beat our scores? Plus spoiler-free thoughts on new shows The Guest, I Fought the Law, Atomic and The Paper, old shows Andor, Pe…
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The 1790s remain one of the most important decades in modern Irish history. After years of rising tensions, the island was rocked by the 1798 Rebellion—the largest uprising in Irish history. In just a few months, more people perished than in all the conflicts of the 20th century combined. These events continue to cast a long shadow over life in Ire…
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Soviet dissidents who challenged the Kremlin
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In the years following Stalin’s death in 1953, a new phenomenon emerged within the Soviet Union: so-called 'dissidents'. Preferring to think of themselves as 'rights defenders', these individuals advocated a form of 'civil obedience' – a demand that the state abide by its own constitution and the basic rights and freedoms it promised on paper. Hist…
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Geektown Radio 472: Mitchell & Webb, Roman City Building, The Human Centipede & Dexter Finale
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We’re back with another episode of Geektown Radio! This week, Dave is joined by Matt to chat through sketch comedy revivals, ancient Roman city-building, cult horror infamy, and the surprisingly satisfying finale of TV’s most famous serial killer, alongside the latest TV news and UK air date highlights. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & catch up 01:30 – W…
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The life of El Cid, the famed 11th-century Castilian warrior otherwise known as Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, is steeped in legend. Historian Nora Berend joins Danny Bird to examine his real-life exploits during the centuries-long series of campaigns by Christian kingdoms to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule, known as the Reconquista. She unp…
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Task, The Girlfriend, and Only Murders In The Building. With guests Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke
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We are nominally back to normal this week, meaning we’re all in the studio and the YouTube cameras are back on. And a good thing too as we take on HBO crime thriller Task (55:00), the fifth season of Only Murders In The Building on Disney+ (1:12:15) and Prime Video’s domestic thriller The Girlfriend (1:03:39), for which both Robin Wright and Olivia…
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Stranded on Honeymoon Island | Omerta | The Paper
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Hayley Campbell and Ali Plumb join Sarah-Jane Mee to review the new BBC reality show Stranded on Honeymoon Island, which asks whether newlyweds who barely know each other can survive on a desert island. There’s also reviews of the Finnish action thriller Omerta, and the much-anticipated spinoff of the U.S Office The Paper, starring Domhnall Gleeson…
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Blue Lights Behind the Scenes with Angela Griffin, Frank Blake, Nicola Moroney and Katherine Devlin
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In May 2025, Grace, Damo and Adam travelled to Belfast to visit the set of Blue Lights and record interviews with the cast and creatives on the show. In this third of four episodes, we speak to Angela Griffin about her transition from actor to director, with Frank Blake, who plays Shane Bradley, about his bad boy redemption arc, Production Designer…
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Burying the enemy: commemorating the world wars' fallen foes
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For Britain and Germany, both world wars saw hundreds of thousands of casualties – but what happened to the bodies of those who died on enemy territory? And what impact did this have upon their bereaved relatives, and their nation's memory of the war? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Tim Grady explores how both nations cared for their fallen foe during …
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Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn | Borrowing Trouble From Tomorrow
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Sunday Morning, September 7, 2025 Given by Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn | Resident Faculty at RTS Charlotte Christ Covenant Church Borrowing Trouble From Tomorrow Sermon Text: Matthew 6 Watch on YouTube Download our mobile appBy Christ Covenant Church
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Dr. Kevin DeYoung | When God Gives You a Do-Over
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Sunday Morning, September 7, 2025 Given by Dr. Kevin DeYoung | Senior Pastor Christ Covenant Church When God Gives You a Do-Over Sermon Text: Ezra 3 Watch on YouTube Download our mobile appBy Christ Covenant Church
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The Mughal empire: everything you wanted to know
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The Mughal empire was one of the most powerful and influential dynasties in South Asian history, blending together a mix of cultural traditions to create a legacy of dazzling architecture, innovative governance, and turbulent politics. Speaking to Emily Briffett, historian Nandini Chatterjee journeys through the empire's rich history – and consider…
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Alright. When we left off, I mentioned that while Rufus was in Normandy, things in England had been getting interesting in his absence. Let’s start with Bishop Walkelin. The post 482 – Eye for an Eye first appeared on The British History Podcast.
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Send us a text GROW Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom Glory be to God till the Day I Die All it takes is one, then it has begun Good morning good friends, I was once a street a child,I was a total orphan, today I am taking care of more than 35 needy children at Grow children mission... The cost of a movie you don't watch, a trip to a…
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Norman England - Castles, Conquerors, and the Domesday Book
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After William the Conqueror’s victory at Hastings, the Normans set about transforming England. Castles such as the Tower of London rose across the land, serving as both fortresses and symbols of dominance. The Church was reformed, with Norman bishops replacing Anglo-Saxon ones and magnificent Romanesque cathedrals reshaping the skyline. Rebellions …
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Blue Lights Behind the Scenes with Joanne Crawford, Stephen Wright, Natalie Reid and Nathan Braniff
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In May 2025, Grace, Damo and Adam travelled to Belfast to visit the set of Blue Lights and record interviews with the cast and creatives on the show. In this second of four episodes, we speak to Joanne Crawford who plays Helen McNally, about the infamous Full Moon Fever episode and how Helen needs to get out of the station more, Executive Producer,…
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The Amazons: wonder-women of the ancient world
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If you know anything about the Amazons of ancient legend, it's probably that they were fearsome female fighters, who bravely battled against male heroes of Greek legend. But, according to Professor David Braund, the Amazons were far more than just formidable warrior women – he explains why to David Musgrove. (Ad) David Braund is the author of Amazo…
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