Category: Podcasts

The National Archives presents On the Record, a podcast that unearths the real life stories found in our vast collections.

Join our experts and special guests as we dig deep into the people behind the paper and bring fascinating stories from more than 11 million records to life. Discover tales of forbidden love, spies, protest and the everyday people of the past.

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Women’s Land Army

Thursday 17 August 2023

Muck-spreading, rat-gassing, carrot-pulling – all in a day’s work for a land girl! You...

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On the Record: Women’s Land Army (trailer)

Monday 14 August 2023

In this episode, we’re digging deeper into the history of the Women’s Land Army,...

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Windrush at 75

Thursday 15 June 2023

Reporters, cameras, speeches, and even songs publicised the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush...

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On the Record: Windrush at 75 (trailer)

Monday 12 June 2023

In this episode, we highlight the experiences of the Windrush Generation, who travelled to...

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Coronations

Thursday 27 April 2023

From Richard III’s lavish wardrobe to Queen Victoria’s chaotic ceremony, coronations have a rich...

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Propaganda

Thursday 16 February 2023

Take a closer look at records of propaganda in our collections. In this episode,...

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On the Record: Propaganda (trailer)

Monday 13 February 2023

In this episode, we’re looking at propaganda in our collections. We share four stories...

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Treason: Rebellion

Thursday 24 November 2022

By 1800, there were 300,000 Africans enslaved in the British colony of Jamaica. Despite...

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Treason: Betrayal and Deception

Thursday 17 November 2022

What happens when treasonous plots fail? What happens when innocent people get pulled into...

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Treason: People, Power and Plot

Thursday 10 November 2022

The history of English monarchs is a tale brimming with assassination attempts. Queen Elizabeth...

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On the Record: Treason (trailer)

Friday 28 October 2022

Delve into centuries of treason in this three-part mini-series. Join us as we uncover...

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Colonial Office Records

Thursday 25 August 2022

The Colonial Office was the government department responsible for Britain’s colonies at various points...