The British History Podcast podcast

The British History Podcast

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.

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.

 

#532

496 – That’s Me In The Corner

For the first time since William the Conqueror, there was going to be a primatial council ... more

25 Mar 2026

37 MINS

37:21

25 Mar 2026


#531

495 – Power Struggles: Part Two

Ok, let’s return to 1101 and 1102, because Henry’s fight with Anselm, and fight between He... more

16 Mar 2026

38 MINS

38:47

16 Mar 2026


#530

494 – Power Struggles: Part One

In early February of 1102 Queen Matilda was giving birth.  The post [494 – Power Struggles... more

01 Mar 2026

35 MINS

35:28

01 Mar 2026


#529

493 – The Price of Peace

The Treaty penned at Alton had avoided outright war, but it wasn’t truly official.  It nee... more

23 Feb 2026

25 MINS

25:55

23 Feb 2026


#528

492 – The War for Perception

In 1668, John Dryden became England’s very first Poet Laureate.  But he had a rival.  No, ... more

12 Feb 2026

37 MINS

37:32

12 Feb 2026


#527

Project 1095

Much respect to u/AnnieCamOG for coming up with this title. The post [Project 1095] (https... more

12 Feb 2026

10 MINS

10:41

12 Feb 2026


#526

491 – All Hats On Deck

Duke Robert Curthose was back in Normandy, having  reclaimed the Duchy unopposed… and now ... more

28 Jan 2026

30 MINS

30:16

28 Jan 2026


#525

490 – Messengers from France

King Henry’s first Christmas Court in the closing days of 1100 had felt…off.  The post [49... more

16 Jan 2026

27 MINS

27:44

16 Jan 2026


#524

489 – From Normandy With Love

Ok, let’s face it, last year was a lot.  Rampant corruption, threats of war, tyrannical le... more

09 Jan 2026

40 MINS

40:53

09 Jan 2026


#523

Bonus Episode: The Authoritarians

By popular request, we’re releasing the full member’s episode on The Authoritarians. The p... more

08 Jan 2026

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:08

08 Jan 2026


#522

488 – The Year 1100

We did it, it’s the year  1100…which means it’s time for us to take a moment and  place ou... more

12 Dec 2025

35 MINS

35:24

12 Dec 2025


#521

487 – Stealing a Wife From God

Edith, the daughter of King Malcolm Canmore, has appeared from time to time in our story a... more

05 Dec 2025

48 MINS

48:16

05 Dec 2025