19/06/2012
Tom Holland presents the history magazine programme in which listeners and researchers share their passion for the past.
Tom Holland presents Radio 4's popular history programme in which listener's questions and research help offer new insights into the past.
The Archaeology of 2012: Nick Bateman from the Museum of London Archaeological Service talks to Tom Holland about the work that's gone at the Olympic Park in Stratford, East London.
Georgian Window Tax: A listener in Edinburgh isn't convinced that the blocked up windows in her Georgian terrace house are evidence of the well-known window-tax of the time. Fiona Watson hears the thoughts of Professor Charles McKean at the University of Dundee.
Irish Deserters: Professor Brian Girvin gives his opinion of what the pardon for those that deserted the Irish army and served in the British forces during World War 2 will do for historians.
Stella Rutter the D-Day Hostess: Helen Castor talks to the remarkable octogenarian Stella Rutter who was the hostess of a party for all the leading commanders involved in Operation Overlord just two days before the invasion.
Martin Shaw: Tom Holland talks to Professor George Odam about the life and work of a forgotten classical war composer, Martin Shaw.
Producer: Nick Patrick
A Pier Production for 成人快手 Radio 4.
Last on
Broadcast
- Tue 19 Jun 2012 15:00成人快手 Radio 4 FM
Podcast
-
Making History
Popular history series where the past connects with the present.