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  1. JAN 28

    TH2024 14 The Romanovs

    Season 2024 – Talk 14 – The Romanovs In ‘The Romanovs’ Alan Freeland tells us about the dynasty that ruled Russia from 1613 until 1917. One family: One family dominates Russian life for three centuries,  the Romanoffs. In Alan’s view possibly the most successful Imperial Royal Family in Europe, and yet people don’t usually give … Continue reading "TH2024 14 The Romanovs" The post TH2024 14 The Romanovs appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

    1h 5m

  2. JAN 5

    TH2024 Ep13 Edward I

    Season 2024 – Talk 13 – Edward I In ‘Edward I’ Peter Duffy tells us about the King who ruled from 1272 to 1307. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. History repeating itself? Imagine another England long ago, but one that you recognise. A time with many parallels … Continue reading "TH2024 Ep13 Edward I" The post TH2024 Ep13 Edward I appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

    1h 1m

  3. 12/09/2025

    TH2024 12 Electricity

    Season 2024 – Talk 12 – The Wonders of Electricity In ‘The Wonders of Electricity’ Andrew Cole looks at the history of electricity from it’s earliest days and the effect it has had on life. Introduction: We take electricity for granted. You can’t see it, you can’t smell it and you can’t hear it, but … Continue reading "TH2024 12 Electricity" The post TH2024 12 Electricity appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

    58 min

  4. 09/15/2025

    TH2024 10 The Olympics

    Season 2024 – Talk 10 – The Olympics – Champions, Curiosities and Controversies In ‘The Olympics – Champions, Curiosities and Controversies’ Jo Watson takes us through a humorous  history of the summer games. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Jo’s background: Her career was with BBC Sport as a … Continue reading "TH2024 10 The Olympics" The post TH2024 10 The Olympics appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

    1h 4m

  5. 08/26/2025

    TH2024 Ep08 India before the British

    Season 2024 – Talk 08 – A History of India before the British In ‘A History of India before the British‘ Alan Freeland tells us  that  in the next few of years India’s likely to become the world’s third largest economy.  To benefit from this we’ll need to understand India a lot more than we … Continue reading "TH2024 Ep08 India before the British" The post TH2024 Ep08 India before the British appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

    1h 14m

  6. 08/08/2025

    TH2024 Ep07 1832 Reform Bill

    Season 2024 – Talk 07 – 1832 Reform Bill – – did it avoid a revolution? In the ‘1832 Reform Bill – did it avoid a revolution‘ Robert Sykes tells us  that whilst the parliamentary system in Britain is genuinely old, real democracy is arguably under a hundred years old. The 1832 Reform Bill: The … Continue reading "TH2024 Ep07 1832 Reform Bill" The post TH2024 Ep07 1832 Reform Bill appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

    43 min

  7. 07/20/2025

    TH2024 Ep05 17th Century Dissenters

    Season 2024 – Talk 05 – 17th Century Dissenters In ‘17th Century Dissenters and the World Turned Upside Down‘ Judith Edge tells us about dissent in the 17th Century and compares the situation with today. Religion: It is clear what a dissenter is. In the 17th century, it is to do with religion. Baptists, Quakers … Continue reading "TH2024 Ep05 17th Century Dissenters" The post TH2024 Ep05 17th Century Dissenters appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

    1h 4m

  8. 07/02/2025

    TH2024 04 Mike Hawthorn

    Season 2024 – Talk 04 – Mike Hawthorn – The Farnham Flyer In ‘Mike Hawthorn‘ Simon Barber tells us about one of his heroes, Britain’s first Formula 1 World Champion. Early years: Mike Hawthorn is born in Mexborough to Leslie and Winifred Hawthorn in 1929. His father moves to Farnham and buys the Tourist Trophy … Continue reading "TH2024 04 Mike Hawthorn" The post TH2024 04 Mike Hawthorn appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

    25 min
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