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A discussion of History and Politics from teachers at Warwick School. We aim to produce a podcast once a fortnight during term time. Topics will tend towards the last 200 years, but we will sometimes ... more
FAQs about The Heaton Podcast:How many episodes does The Heaton Podcast have?The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.
January 15, 2024Winston Churchill with Professor David ReynoldsSend us a textJohn and Olly get to interview David Reynolds - one of Britain's foremost historians - on the topic of Winston Churchill. David's book is called 'Mirrors of Greatness' and considers Churchill's relationships with other leaders across his life. ...more44minPlay
January 01, 2024JJ on Henry KissingerSend us a textOlly interviews John about the life of Henry Kissinger....more59minPlay
December 25, 2023A Christmas Day encounter with Charles DickensSend us a textTake a break from your family festivites and join John for his most excellent interview with Professor Juliet John. She is world renowned expert on Charles Dickens, from the University of London. ...more43minPlay
December 18, 2023The Return of the Dominicans - An encounter with hopeSend us a textJoin John and Olly for a chat at school before Christmas, including their recommended reading, before Noah and Owen interview the former Master of the Domincan Order of Britain. He has a hopeful message for us all! ...more52minPlay
December 10, 2023Politics John meets Politics Joe (and Olly is there too)Send us a textThe Heaton Podcast is joined by Old Warwickian Oli Dugmore. Oli is now editor of the Politics Joe website, where he hosts his own podcast as well as presenting a radio show on LBC. ...more44minPlay
December 05, 2023Wars of the Roses Part 3: Richard III & the Welsh ConnectionSend us a textJohn and Olly discuss the Yorkist rule of Edward IV, Edward V and then Richard III. They are also joined by Simon to dicuss Wales's role in the dynatic conflict. ...more45minPlay
November 20, 2023Wars of the Roses Part 2: Warwick Castle and the Kingmaker.Send us a textJohn and Olly are on location. Join them as they journey around Warwick Castle and talk more about the Wars of the Roses. The chaos of Towton, the reign of Edward IV and the climax of Tewkesbury. ...more46minPlay
November 12, 2023Wars of the Roses Part 1: Richard Duke of YorkSend us a textJohn and Olly delve into the Wars of the Roses on this episode. Tracing the origins of the conflict they talk about the early stages of the war through the prism of the experience of one of the main protagonists - Richard Duke of York. ...more49minPlay
October 15, 2023Reflections on Israel and GazaSend us a textAs another war enrupts in the Middle East, John and Olly chart the origins of the current problems in Gaza. ...more37minPlay
October 09, 2023Henry VIII's Fifth Wife: Catherine HowardSend us a textListen to this fascinating interview with Gareth Russell as he takes us into life in the Tudor court, focusing on Henry VIII's fifth wife, Catherine Howard. ...more41minPlay
FAQs about The Heaton Podcast:How many episodes does The Heaton Podcast have?The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.