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When Peaky Blinders introduced Oswald Mosley in Season 5, viewers were treated to a new kind of antagonist—one not born of the underworld but of Parliament. Played with menacing charisma by Sam Claflin, Mosley brought an aura of unsettling confidence, mixing aristocratic entitlement with fascist fervour. His black-shirted presence disrupted the Shelby empire not with gangland violence, but with ideological warfare and political manoeuvring.
But how close was this portrayal to the real-life Oswald Mosley? Did Peaky Blinders stay true to the historical figure, or did it take creative liberties in service of its stylish noir-drama? As with much in this brilliantly brooding series, the answer lies somewhere between history and myth.
Who Was the Real Oswald Mosley?
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In the gritty, lawless underworld of Victorian London, few names inspired as much fear and admiration as Hezekiah Moscow, Sugar Goodson, and Mary Carr. This episode delves into the raw, untamed world of bare-knuckle boxing, high-stakes crime, and gang warfare.
It follows the legendary bout between Moscow - the cunning, fleet-footed Jamaican fighter - and Goodson, the one-eyed bruiser who ruled the East End’s underground rings. Their brutal clash was more than just a fight; it was a battle of old versus new, of strategy versus sheer will.
Meanwhile, Mary Carr, the razor-wielding leader of the Forty Elephants, terrorised London’s elite with daring heists and violent retribution, proving that power in the city’s criminal underbelly wasn’t reserved for men. Through blood, sweat, and unbreakable determination, these figures carved their names into history, shaping the legend of London’s most dangerous streets.
This is the real story behind Disney+'s new hit series, 'A Thousand Blows'.
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Every March 17th, the world dons green, raises a glass, and celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day. But behind the shamrocks, leprechauns, and parades lies a remarkable story of a man whose life was more profound than the legends he inspired. The real Saint Patrick was a sinner, a slave, a missionary, and a man whose unwavering faith transformed a nation. His journey from captivity to compassion, from suffering to salvation, tells a tale that resonates far beyond the festivities we know today.
Patrick’s work sparked a movement. Ireland, once a land of paganism, became a centre of Christian learning and missionary outreach. Monasteries were founded, preserving knowledge and spreading the Gospel to other parts of Europe. In a world teetering on the brink of pagan, barbaric supremacy, Ireland — and Patrick’s influence — helped keep the light of Christ burning and saved western civilisation.
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How do you win a world war? How do you liberate a city overrun with an overwhelming number of enemy soldiers? How do you take out a fortress perching on a cliff-edge, behind enemy lines? How do you escape a prisoner of war camp? How do you stop a fleet of enemy planes before they take to the skies?
Sometimes, it takes those we might call ‘crazy’. That rare-breed of people with low risk aversion, a willingness to run headlong at the enemy’s lines, and an ability to do anything it takes to achieve their objectives. Those that might be called, ‘Rogue Heroes’.
This is the story of the Special Air Service, the most elite unit in the British Military. They have become intertwined with legend and myth. They are, the SAS.
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It has never failed to deliver drama, intensity and truly lives up to the reputation as the longest lasting and greatest rivalry in international football. Here's a short history of the oldest rivalry in football: England vs Scotland.
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How did our cultural identity come about? How were myths, legends and stories of British history used to form, impact, and, in many ways, control British cultural identity? By looking at the myths of King Arthur and St George, Zachary Peatling explores the construction of British Cultural Identity, and how it was weaponised during the First World War.
Recorded live at Chalke History Festival 2024.
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Singing Hymns Until Death: The Joy of the British Martyrs | Zachary Peatling | Live at Chalke Valley History Festival 2023
In this talk, recorded live at Chalke Valley History Festival 2023, Zachary Peatling investigates the stories of some of Britain's protestant martyrs, getting to the core of how, why, they could go to their deaths with a sense of joy and hope.
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In this episode, Zachary Peatling had the opportunity to sit down with Philip K. Allan, a critically acclaimed naval historian and author.
Check out Philip:
http://philipkallan.com
https://twitter.com/PhilipKAllan
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In this very special episode, Zachary Peatling had the opportunity to sit down with Hannah Greig, an eighteenth-century historian and TV/film historical consultant who’s worked on the likes of Poldark, Bridgerton and The Favourite, and has a wildly successful podcast of her own, the Historical Film Club with Alex von Tunzelmann.
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In this episode, Zachary Peatling had the chance to sit down with Grace Beattie, a public historian and podcaster, to chat about her podcast, Wicked Women.
It also includes a very exciting announcement: Wicked Women: The Podcast is joining the Present History network!
They were adulterers, murderers, mistresses, religious zealots, thieves, and traitors. They were queens, wives, mothers, young, and old. What binds the women together in this podcast is their legacies. These are women who were known during their lifetimes or reinvented after their deaths as wicked women. The lenses of history are often gendered, damning women for some of the same actions that men have been lauded for. The nuances surrounding the women in this podcast were removed in exchange for a one-sided portrayal. Within Wicked Women: The Podcast, I do not attempt to excuse or condone the wrongs committed by these women, instead, the podcast looks at their overarching story and examines the origin of their negative legacy. Alongside a brief biographical overview of the woman, I will be incorporating interviews I have held with experts on the subject to provide multiple and diverse perspectives.
Check out Wicked Women:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U2SOrNMs6hEVQYj31gEff?si=1082191cb2944e56
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzaB7mlO3sWTK3nRfAZGeINRIE5g_UhEB
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