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Your History is a podcast based on the life stories of people who have shaped the times we live in. These are fascinating stories based on the daily obituaries in The Times offering remarkable insights about contemporary history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 DAYS AGO

Umpire Dickie Bird

Umpire and cricketer, Dickie Bird was one of cricket’s best-known and warmly regarded figures. Here, Mike Atherton, the the former England captain, and Times Chief Cricket Correspondent describes how no umpire before or since has been quite as famous. Dickie Bird had a long and illustrious career as an international umpire and a long-standing affiliation with his beloved Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 min
4 DAYS AGO

Physicist Rainer Weiss

The Nobel prizewinning physicist Rainer Weiss, whose measurements of gravitational waves validated Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity - and all down to what was described as a ‘chirp.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 min
18 SEPT

Robert Redford - actor, director, activist

Robert Redford was one of the most successful and influential figures in American cinema. A leading man who brought gravitas to stardom, he starred in hits like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Great Gatsby, and All the President’s Men, which he also produced. He later became a pivotal force in independent film with the founding of the Sundance Film Festival. Yet behind the fame was a man who distrusted Hollywood, guarded his privacy, and found solace in the wilderness of Utah. Aubrey Allegretti reads the obituary of Robert Redford, who died at the age of 89. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 min
15 SEPT

Ricky Hatton - champion boxer

Ricky Hatton was a two-weight world boxing champion, beloved for his fearless style in the ring and his laddish charm outside it. Nicknamed “the Hitman,” he won 45 of his 48 professional bouts - and outside the ring, he fought his own demons with the same relentless spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 min
8 SEPT

The Duchess of Kent

The Duchess of Kent—known in non-royal life as Katharine Kent—was a woman who balanced royal duty with profound personal conviction. She embodied a spirit of “royal empathy” well before it became associated with Princess Diana, and is remembered for her warmth, her passion for tennis and music, and her quiet dedication to charitable work behind the scenes. Image: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 min
3 SEPT

Giorgio Armani - fashion revolutionary

From window dresser to fashion empire, Giorgio Armani reshaped modern fashion. This is his story, as told through the words of the obituary team at The Times. Image: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 min
2 SEPT

Major General Brian Pennicott - Falklands veteran

A career Royal Artillery officer, Major General Brian Pennicott played a pivotal role in the Falklands War, by chance, becoming one of the few witnesses to Argentina’s surrender in 1982. That night, he toasted the Queen beneath her hastily rehung portrait with a bottle of whisky. In retirement, he settled on the edge of Salisbury Plain - never far from the sound of gunfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 min
26 AUG

Stuart Prebble - 'Grumpy Old Men'

Stuart Prebble rose through television’s ranks to become ITV’s chief executive, but found his biggest hit away from the boardroom - turning middle-aged men complaining into comedy gold with Grumpy Old Men. The show became a cultural phenomenon, spawning spin-offs, books, and even a West End show. Image: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing Your History

Introducing Your History, where each week we detail absorbing, life-affirming accounts of remarkable lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cathy Newman hosts The Ladder, where she speaks to women who have made it to the very top of their profession. Whether it is politics or public life, she finds out how they got started, what challenges they overcame, and what advice they have for young women wanting to follow them 'up The Ladder'.

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
Exclusive to Times subscribers: the greats of Times Radio give their perspectives on the headlines of the day and the other stories that get us talking. Every Monday to Thursday, Stig Abell and Kate McCann are joined by two guests to bring their wit and wisdom to the stories of the day. On Tuesdays, William Hague and Kezia Dugdale form the leaders panel to comment on the key issues of the week, whilst on Wednesdays, a mystery guest tries to keep Giles Coren under control. Calum Macdonald and Chloe Tilley take the reins every Friday to review the big stories of the week with Nicky Morgan and Jack McConnell. Join us every day for a rotating cast of friends of the programme - from Times columnists and editors to politicians, historians and philosophers.

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NEWS COMMENTARY
Join Mariella Frostrup as she sits down with some of the biggest names in entertainment, sport and politics to discuss their latest endeavours, career highlights and early beginnings; to find out how they became who they are today.

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
Jane Garvey and Fi Glover keep the mics on, grab a cuppa and say what they really think - unencumbered and off air. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio and follow our antics away from the mic on Instagram: @janeandfi Follow Off Air with Jane & Fi wherever you get your podcasts, or join us on Times Radio every Monday to Thursday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm on DAB, smart speaker and the Times Radio app: www.thetimes.co.uk/radio/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Drowning in news? Let The Story guide you. Each morning, hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones bring you today's most important story, told by the journalists who know what really happened. In depth, honest, and mixed in with exclusive reports and groundbreaking investigations. Discover the story behind the story with the flagship podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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DAILY NEWS
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times. You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Your History is a podcast based on the life stories of people who have shaped the times we live in. These are fascinating stories based on the daily obituaries in The Times offering remarkable insights about contemporary history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.