This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!

We’re back for 2026! And our first subject is the life story of one of the most prominent Welsh historians of the 20th century; Gwyn “Alf” Williams. We’ll trace his life from beginnings in South Wales to the beaches of Normandy in WWII, right through to his time at York University and rise to national prominence on TV.

Elsewhere, what are your great sleep walking or talking escapades? Can you beat anything we’ve shared in this episode? If yes, you know what to do: [email protected]

AND THIS THURSDAY 15TH JANUARY! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show! 

The subject will be: the history of London. We’d love to see you there.

It’s Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London’s Soho. 

🎟 Tickets are on sale now and there’s only a few left: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/oh-what-a-time/

And if you want more from the show, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:

•The full archive of bonus episodes

•Brand new bonus episodes each month

•OWAT subscriber group chats

•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show

•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else

Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime

And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.

You can also follow us on: 

X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod

And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?

Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

Chris, Elis and Tom x

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We’re back for 2026! And our first subject is the life story of one of the most prominent Welsh historians of the 20th century; Gwyn “Alf” Williams. We’ll trace his life from beginnings in South Wales to the beaches of Normandy in WWII, right through to his time at York University and rise to national prominence on TV.

Elsewhere, what are your great sleep walking or talking escapades? Can you beat anything we’ve shared in this episode? If yes, you know what to do: [email protected]

AND THIS THURSDAY 15TH JANUARY! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show! 

The subject will be: the history of London. We’d love to see you there.

It’s Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London’s Soho. 

🎟 Tickets are on sale now and there’s only a few left: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/oh-what-a-time/

And if you want more from the show, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:

•The full archive of bonus episodes

•Brand new bonus episodes each month

•OWAT subscriber group chats

•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show

•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else

Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime

And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.

You can also follow us on: 

X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod

And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?

Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

Chris, Elis and Tom x

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'll be back next week but until then, we have one final bonus subscriber episode for you to enjoy: this time, on the subject of the navy.

BUT CRUCIALLY, DON'T FORGET! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show! Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London’s Soho. 

🎟 Tickets are on sale now: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/oh-what-a-time/

And in huge news, Oh What A Time is now on Patreon! From content you’ve never heard before to the incredible Oh What A Time chat group, there’s so much more OWAT to be enjoyed!

On our Patreon you’ll now find:

•The full archive of bonus episodes

•Brand new bonus episodes each month

•OWAT subscriber group chats

•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show

•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else

Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime

And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.

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So.. Onto this episode which was first broadcast to subscribers in December 2024:

In another subscriber special, Tom Craine has been exploring the reality of life in the navy; from being kidnapped on a night out and thrown aboard a ship, incredible rum rations, right through to sharing a ship with hundreds of rats - it’s all here.

If you’d like to ping us an email on this our anything else, you can send one in via: [email protected]

Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?

Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

Chris, Elis and Tom x

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We're back next week but until then, we have ANOTHER bonus subscriber episode for you to enjoy.

BUT CRUCIALLY, DON'T FORGET! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show! Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London’s Soho. 

🎟 Tickets are on sale now: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/oh-what-a-time/

And in huge news, Oh What A Time is now on Patreon! From content you’ve never heard before to the incredible Oh What A Time chat group, there’s so much more OWAT to be enjoyed!

On our Patreon you’ll now find:

•The full archive of bonus episodes

•Brand new bonus episodes each month

•OWAT subscriber group chats

•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show

•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else

Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime

And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.

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So.. Onto this episode which was first broadcast to subscribers in December 2024:

We’re discussing the iron curtain, East and West Berlin, the infamous Stasi and East Germany.. all covered within the book that Elis has just read: Beyond the Wall by Katja Hoyer.

Plus; how has Tom managed to lay his washing out in a manner that looks like a spider on LSD? We don’t have a clue, but if you know you can email us at: [email protected]

Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?

Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

Chris, Elis and Tom x

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Yes we're still off on our Christmas/New Year holidays but never fear! We have ANOTHER bonus subscriber episode for you to enjoy.

BUT CRUCIALLY, DON'T FORGET! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show! Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London’s Soho. 

🎟 Tickets are on sale now: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/oh-what-a-time/

And in huge news, Oh What A Time is now on Patreon! From content you’ve never heard before to the incredible Oh What A Time chat group, there’s so much more OWAT to be enjoyed!

On our Patreon you’ll now find:

•The full archive of bonus episodes

•Brand new bonus episodes each month

•OWAT subscriber group chats

•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show

•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else

Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime

And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.

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So.. Onto this episode:

Put on your warmest coat, because one of this month’s subscriber specials is a trip back to the Cold War through the memoir of Mi5’s former Assistant Director, Peter Wright.

There is excitement. There is intrigue. There is burglary all over London. And there is an incredible conspiracy theory that the former head of Mi5 may have been a Soviet spy!

Chris’ book review this month is the book Thatcher tried to ban given its incredible revelations about the life of a spy! Enjoy.

And thank you so much for being a Full Timer, we couldn’t make the show without you.

You can also follow us on: 

X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod

And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?

Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

Chris, Elis and Tom x

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While we're off on our Christmas holidays, please enjoy ANOTHER bonus episode!

AND DON'T FORGET! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show! Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London’s Soho. 

🎟 Tickets are on sale now: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/oh-what-a-time/

And in huge news, Oh What A Time is now on Patreon! From content you’ve never heard before to the incredible Oh What A Time chat group, there’s so much more OWAT to be enjoyed!

On our Patreon you’ll now find:

•The full archive of bonus episodes

•Brand new bonus episodes each month

•OWAT subscriber group chats

•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show

•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else

Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime

And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.

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Onto this episode first broadcast to subscribers in March of this year:

It’s time to delve into the postbag and once more go through your amazing correspondence. We’ve got the age-old debate: does gravy improve literally any meal? We’ve got incredible revelations about Chernobyl. There’s obviously a Corrections Corner. And what’s the oldest thing you’ve eaten and how ill did you get?

If you’d like to add to our mailbag, you can do so right here: [email protected]

And thank you so much for being a Full Timer, we couldn’t make the show without you.

You can also follow us on: 

X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod

And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?

Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

Chris, Elis and Tom x

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While we're off on our Christmas holidays, please enjoy this bonus episode!

AND DON'T FORGET! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show! Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London’s Soho. 

🎟 Tickets are on sale now: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/oh-what-a-time/

And in huge news, Oh What A Time is now on Patreon! From content you’ve never heard before to the incredible Oh What A Time chat group, there’s so much more OWAT to be enjoyed!

On our Patreon you’ll now find:

•The full archive of bonus episodes

•Brand new bonus episodes each month

•OWAT subscriber group chats

•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show

•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else

Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime

And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.

--

Onto this episode:

For our beloved OWAT: Full Timers, this month we are delighted to present a book review detailing Matthew Bannister’s infamous overhaul of Radio 1 in the 90s. Say goodbye to DLT and Bruno Brookes and hello to Danny Baker and Chris Evans!

And don’t forget if you’ve anything to contribute to the show you can wing us an email to here: [email protected]

You can also follow us on: 

X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod

And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?

Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

Chris, Elis and Tom x

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This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!

This week we have a Christmas special for you in which we’ll take a good look at a whole array of festive traditions. This history of the Christmas annual, the history of the Christmas film and how about the history of our favourite Christmas stories.

This week we’re still obsessed with keys, scams and grand pianos. If you’d like to get involved with the conversation you can reach us here: [email protected]

ALSO! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show! Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London’s Soho. 

🎟 Tickets are on sale now: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/oh-what-a-time/

And thank you so much for subscribing guys!

You can also follow us on: 

X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod

And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?

Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

Chris, Elis and Tom x

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have a Christmas special for you in which we’ll take a good look at a whole array of festive traditions. This history of the Christmas annual, the history of the Christmas film and how about the history of our favourite Christmas stories.

This week we’re still obsessed with keys, scams and grand pianos. If you’d like to get involved with the conversation you can reach us here: [email protected]

ALSO! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show! Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London’s Soho. 

🎟 Tickets are on sale now: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/oh-what-a-time/

And thank you so much for subscribing guys!

You can also follow us on: 

X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod

And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?

Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

Chris, Elis and Tom x

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!

This week we’re here with the first of two episodes on the history of maps! We’ve got 27,000 year old maps carved onto tusks, maps in ancient Egypt and, the big one, the Mappa Mundi.

Elsewhere this week, we’re discussing that great underrated invention: the coat. Get ready for a potted history of the humble coat. If you’ve got anything on coats that we’ve missed, you know what to do: [email protected]

ALSO! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show! Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London’s Soho. 

🎟 Tickets are on sale now: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/oh-what-a-time/

On our Patreon you’ll now find:

•The full archive of bonus episodes

•Brand new bonus episodes each month

•OWAT subscriber group chats

•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show

•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else

Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime

And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.

You can also follow us on: 

X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod

And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod

Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?

Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).

Chris, Elis and Tom x

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.