Your History

By: The Times
  • Summary

  • 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.

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Episodes
  • John Prescott
    Nov 22 2024
    Lord John Prescott, a major figure in Labour politics and the former deputy prime minister, was Sir Tony Blair's loyal deputy for 10 years after Labour's 1997 general election landslide. A politician who helped define an era.

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    20 mins
  • Timothy West CBE and Paul Morrissey
    Nov 20 2024
    Today we explore the life of Timothy West CBE, the distinguished performer, who sparkled in roles such as King Lear and Churchill; And Paul Morrissey, American writer-director, who collaborated on many of his early works with the legendary visual artist Andy Warhol.

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    18 mins
  • Paul Stephenson & Sir John Nott
    Nov 13 2024
    Paul Stephenson was one of the leaders of the Bristol Bus Boycott in 1963, and Sir John Nott was Secretary of State for Defence during the Falklands war of 1982.

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    17 mins

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