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An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.

History as told by the people who were there.

Exploring different aspects of history, science, philosophy and the arts.

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The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won’t find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you’ll learn about who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the histories of England, Scotland, and Wales.