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Consistently Eccentric HistoryThe lesser known bits of British history are often the funniest Author: Joe Heathcote
The British Isles have thousands of years of history, so it's weird that all most people were taught at school was World War Two, how many wives Henry VIII had and that the Battle of Hastings took place in 1066 (always worth a try if you are trying to guess someones pin number).If you've always wanted to learn about all the bits between these events, but only if it can be done in a random and eclectic manner why not try Consistently Eccentric History? A podcast where each week you can listen in while I tell one of my friends a story about a lesser known person or event in British history, the weirder and less believable the better. With an archive of over 150 episodes you will never again be short a weird historical fact when trying to impress others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: History, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Gordon Cummins - (or) the results of letting your penis make all the decisions (Gordon Cummins part 1)
Episode 241
Sunday, 30 August, 2026
This week we are starting the tale of Gordon Cummins, a man who would become notorious for his actions in WWII London.......but first we need to explore how his childhood and teenage years formed him into a man obsessed with sex and status, and who was willing to lie, cheat and steal in order to get them.From a transient school career, to time as a leather man, to his decision to join the RAF and get married, Gordon seemed to be seeking an answer to his profound sense of emptiness.And it was very unfortunate for at least three women when, in the February of 1942, he did finally find what he had been searching for. Guest Host: Oliver Green(Part 1/2) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
