In this episode of the Headlock History podcast, Ben Litherland, author of Wrestling in Britain: Sporting Entertainments, Celebrity and Audiences, joins Thomas to critically examine British professional wrestling within a wider socio-cultural framework.
They discuss how wrestling has reflected and shaped ideas about class, celebrity, and entertainment in Britain, moving beyond nostalgia to explore its deeper cultural significance. Ben offers a sharp and insightful analysis of wrestling’s place in British society.
Extended versions of the podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tA
Music: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
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