In the first episode of Desire the Right: The Falklands War, James explores the events that led to the outbreak of war in 1982, beginning with the occupation of South Georgia and the escalating…
What happened when the air raid sirens sounded during the Second World War? Where did ordinary people go, and how safe were the places they sheltered?In this episode, Sarah and James explore the…
In this solo episode, James explores the life and career of Max Miller, one of Britain’s most famous comedians and entertainers.Known as the “Cheeky Chappie,” Miller became a star of music hall and…
In Part 2 of our Falkland Islands series, Sarah and James discuss the events of the 1982 Falklands War.We explore how the conflict unfolded, the military campaign, and the experiences of those…
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Sarah and James explore the early history of the Falkland Islands.From the first European sightings and competing territorial claims to settlement and life on the…
In this episode, Sarah and James explore the remarkable story of the escape from Stalag Luft III, one of the most famous prisoner-of-war camps of the Second World War.Home to captured Allied airmen,…
In this episode, Sarah and James look back at the unforgettable British heatwave of 1976—a summer remembered for blazing sunshine, drought, standpipes, and record-breaking temperatures.But was it…
Viewer discretion is advised.In this episode, Sarah and James explore the disturbing story behind Shadow Over Hammersmith — a series of murders that cast a shadow over West London during the 1960s.As…
In this episode, Sarah and James explore the extraordinary story of explorer Ernest Shackleton and the doomed Endurance expedition.After their ship became trapped and eventually crushed by Antarctic…
In this episode, Sarah and James explore the fascinating story behind the invention of television.From early Victorian scientific experiments and strange mechanical devices to the breakthrough ideas…
