Your History

By The Times

Your History is a podcast based on the life stories of people who have shaped the times we live in. These are fascinating stories based on the daily obituaries in The Times offering remarkable insight... more

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The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.

Your History episodes:

November 22, 2024 John Prescott
Lord John Prescott, a major figure in Labour politics and the former deputy prime minister, was Sir Tony Blair's loyal deputy for 10 years after Labour's 1997 general election landslide. A politician who helped define an era.
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21min
November 20, 2024 Timothy West CBE and Paul Morrissey
Today we explore the life of Timothy West CBE, the distinguished performer, who sparkled in roles such as King Lear and Churchill; And Paul Morrissey, American writer-director, who collaborated on many of his early works with the legendary visual artist Andy Warhol.
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18min
November 13, 2024 Paul Stephenson & Sir John Nott
Paul Stephenson was one of the leaders of the Bristol Bus Boycott in 1963, and Sir John Nott was Secretary of State for Defence during the Falklands war of 1982.
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18min
November 05, 2024 American music maestro, Quincy Jones
We explore the life of Quincy Jones, an icon of American entertainment who shaped modern music for decades working with musical legends from Frank Sinatra, to Michael Jackson.
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18min
October 29, 2024 Geoff Capes and Phil Lesh
Today we explore the lives of Geoff Capes, the British shot putter, strongman and Highlands Games competitor; And, Phil Lesh the innovative bass player for the American rock band ' The Grateful Dead'.
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14min
October 25, 2024 Liam Payne, General Sir Mike Jackson & Galina Brok-Beltsova
Today we explore three extraordinary lives - pop sensation Liam Payne, General Sir Michael Jackson, and WWII veteran Galina Brok-Beltsova, one of the last surviving Soviet female fighter pilots.
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28min
October 16, 2024 Alex Salmond & Ratan Tata
Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland, a major figure in British politics, who took Scotland to the brink of independence; and Ratan Tata, the Indian industrialist who put his faith in British industry.
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24min
October 09, 2024 Lord Ouseley of Peckham Rye and Frank Coppa
Today we explore the life of Lord Ouseley of Peckham Rye, who was the first black chair of the Commission for Racial Equality. Plus, Frank Coppa, the New York-born gangster who was the inspiration for the 1997 American crime drama film ‘Donnie Brasco’.
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17min
October 02, 2024 Dame Maggie Smith and Kris Kristofferson
Dame Maggie Smith, the acclaimed and award-winning actor known for her sharp wit, keen eye, and extraordinary talent; and Kris Kristofferson, the country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor.
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23min
September 24, 2024 Peter Jay and Tito Jackson
Peter Jay, a former Times Economics Editor who went on to become Britain’s youngest Ambassador to the US, before returning to the world of journalism as a TV presenter and BBC Correspondent; and Tito Jackson, the older brother of Michael, the “King of Pop”, and an original member of the Jackson 5, the group which helped to pioneer the Motown sound.
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17min

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How many episodes does Your History have?

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