There have been few romances as powerful as the love shared between Queen Victoria and her Prince Consort Albert. Some have come close. Anthony and Cleopatra. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Bert and Ernie...

But none can hold a candle to the lust, love and loss that defines the marriage between the most powerful woman in the history of the world, and a German man.

Join Douglas and Hugh as they rummage through drawers to find love letters, erotic post cards and dirty drawings shared between the two, as well as diving into their early lives to discover just what made them tick.

We then look at how during the forty years of widowed life after her husband's tragic and sudden death, Victoria invented Goth culture.

Douglas also has an excellent life hack that will allow you to get away with all sorts of unacceptable behaviour without reprimand or reprisal.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

One of the most famous Kings of England. He was French, but we don't hold that against him too much. Join Douglas and Hugh as they "Take the Cross" and draw swords against the most famous medieval monarch named after a massive cat.

Discover how he really got his name, how he accidentally became king, why he hated his father, and why Douglas believes Richard's rivalry with arch nemesis Saladin is on a par with his own relationship with a certain pub landlord in Lavenham...

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

https://tinyurl.com/History4UInstagram

Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here. Douglas and Hugh have finally decided to tackle those vicious, bloodthirsty Nordic warriors. But were they really vicious and bloodthirsty? Time to pillage truth from the village of myth.

We've also compiled a run down of the top ten most iconic vikings who ever lived. And some who probably didn't. What a treat. So pull up a longship, sup on your horns of mead and prepare yourself for sagas untold!

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

https://tinyurl.com/History4UInstagram

Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

War! Europe is crumbling under attacks by the ruthless Kaiser Wilhelm. There are heroes on both sides. Evil is everywhere.

But whither, you may ask, is WINSTON CHURCHILL?

Well, that's what Douglas and Hugh reveal as they continue their informed and unbiased account of the man some believe to be BRITAIN'S GREATEST BRITISH PERSON.

This thrilling episode follows the political and military career of Winnie during the First World War. And what a tale it is. One of astonishing highs and catastrophic lows...

You'll also discover if there's ben any fallout between Hugh and his violent shed-dumping neighbour Mr Rasberry. So strap in.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

https://tinyurl.com/History4UInstagram

Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

Many consider Winston Churchill to be the greatest British human who ever lived. But was he, when it comes down to it, a massive bellend? Come with us brave time traveller, and join Douglas and Hugh on the first part of an epic journey as they debate the life, deeds, beliefs, politics and legacy of the man who helped shape the twentieth century. Also, Douglas has some very exciting news. Very exciting indeed...

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

In this episode, Douglas and Hugh take the Hyundai over to Italy where you'll meet the original Godfathers of crime, corruption, extortion, murder and much much more: The Medicis.

For centuries, this extravagant gangsta dynasty kept a vicelike grip over Italy -vice being the operative word. Experience their rise and fall, as well as the Humanist world in which they lived and died, better known as The Renaissance.

You'll also discover why chafing has forced Hugh to wear short shorts out of season and why Douglas has a real beef with his local florist.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is:

https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

Lights! Camera! Silence on the set! Tape rolling...3,2,1 ACTION!!

This episode follows the unique life of a true titan of cinema: the mighty Orson Welles. Join Douglas and Hugh as they explore this remarkable filmmaker, actor, wit, intellect, lover, bon vivant and consumer of many many pies. From the precocious cinematic genius that changed the medium, to the frustrated raconteur who became an extra large, we leave no stone unturned.

Discover how Welles convinced a nation that the martians were coming all over them, how he annoyed media mogul William Randolph Hearst and why Douglas never got over his childhood crush on a boy called Pickles...

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

Imagine a time when wealthy, privileged bullies controlled the minds of millions by making up stories to publish in their rotten newspapers. A time when rich old men married young aspiring Hollywood starlets and wild zebras roamed the hills of California....

STOP THE PRESS!! We're back! In the first episode of 2025, Douglas and Hugh present the rise and fall of the world's first notorious international media mogul, American newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst.

Discover how Hearst built his name during the final years of the nineteenth century, fought a bitter newspaper war with rival Joseph Pulitzer, and created a media empire so vast and powerful it would make even Rupert Murdoch soil himself more than he already does. WARNING: this episode contains poo.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

As is now tradition (i.e. we did it once before, last year), here's a bonus Christmas present: five minutes of us failing to keep it together.

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all of you who have listened to our silly little show throughout the year. We don't run ads, we don't make a penny on these shows, we do it for the love of history, sending up history and sending up those history podcast presenters a bit too keen on the sound of their own voices. You know who you are.

So wherever you are, we hope you're having a fabulous holiday and we'll be back in 2025 with more History for You. In the meantime, please like, share, subscribe and drop us a five star review as it helps other people find us...

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

Season's greetings! For our third and final Christmas compilation - and the last full-length episode of 2024 - Douglas and Hugh unwrap the gift of truth from under the Christmas tree of lies.

In this slice of historical Yule log, you'll discover the erotic side of XXXmas, the REAL reason we have a dying pine tree in the corner of our living room ever December, how Queen Victoria's bareknuckle prowess gave Boxing Day its name and the origins of that horrific festive tradition: panto. Warning. This episode contains nuts.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder