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A History Of Podcasts

Made for 4 Extra. In a special bonus episode of Podcast Radio Hour, Amanda Litherland explores podcasting throughout history. With eminent historians Pirla Loof and Sef Waken.

Made for 4 Extra. In a special bonus episode of Podcast Radio Hour, Amanda Litherland explores podcasting throughout history. With contributions from eminent historians Pirla Loof and Sef Waken.

Discover how a podcast inspired the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, why King Henry VIII launched his interview series, and hear an early advert recorded by Charles Dickens, recently uncovered from the BBC archive.

Written and presented by Amanda Litherland for BBC Radio 4 Extra.

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Mon 1 Apr 201921:50
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    Presenters recommend their favourite podcasts and speak to the people who make them.