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.

On the Record

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...

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On the Record: Colonial Office Records (trailer)

Monday 22 August 2022

In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at Britain’s Colonial Office records. This...

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The 1920s: Fashion and Nightlife

Thursday 12 May 2022

In this episode, fashion historian Amber Butchart discusses the fashion movements of the 1920s,...

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The 1920s: Migration and public health

Thursday 28 April 2022

In this episode, we continue our whirlwind tour through the 1920s by introducing you...

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The 1920s: Beyond the Roar

Thursday 14 April 2022

In this first episode, historian Kate Williams looks at the era’s tensions and shifting...

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On the Record: The 1920s (trailer)

Thursday 7 April 2022

In our latest three-part podcast series, we step into the world of 1920s Britain and...

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LGBTQ+ histories

Thursday 17 February 2022

In this episode, we bring you four stories that span 200 years of British...

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On the Record: LGBTQ+ histories (trailer)

Thursday 10 February 2022

The National Archives’ collections offer a valuable insight into how the government interacted with...

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20th Century Migration: 1962 – A Social Revolution?

Thursday 9 December 2021

In 1962, the Commonwealth Immigrants Act limited the freedom of movement for citizens born...

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20th Century Migration: 1948 – Citizenship and Empire

Thursday 2 December 2021

In this episode, we’re looking at two different migration experiences shaped by the British...

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20th Century Migration: 1914 – A nation divided?

Friday 26 November 2021

This first episode begins with the story of an English woman who loses her...