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A History Of Podcasts

A History Of Podcasts

Amanda Litherland presents a history of podcasts, with Pirla Loof and Sef Waken.

Podcast Radio Hour · BBC Radio 4 Extra

March 31, 201913m 29s

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Show Notes

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.