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Radio 4 Extra,01 Apr 2019,10 mins

A History Of Podcasts

Podcast Radio Hour

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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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