Oh What A Time…
- Episodes
- 315
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Oct 20, 2026
About the podcast
It’s time to embark on a journey through history with "Oh What A Time…" a comedy history podcast hosted by renowned comedians Elis James and Tom Craine along with award winning podcaster Chris Scull. Tackling a brand new subject each week, (from ‘childhood’ to ‘a life at sea’, ‘marriage’ to ‘holidays’) your hosts will dive into the very weirdest and worst that history has to offer, in an effort to answer the question… "Was the past as awful as it sounds?"
For all the links, including our Patreon, head to" ohwhatatime.com
You can get in touch with the show by emailing: [email protected].
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Episodes 315
#204 Celebrities & What Did a Dodo Taste Like? (Part 2)
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!This week we’ll be meeting some of the most celebrated individuals of their age. We’ve got one of the most popular actresses of the 1770s - Sarah Siddons, the most …
Show notes
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!
This week we’ll be meeting some of the most celebrated individuals of their age. We’ve got one of the most popular actresses of the 1770s - Sarah Siddons, the most successful entertainer of the 1910s - Harry Lauder, and the absolutely huge comedy radio star of the 1920s - Tommy Handley.
Elsewhere, do we simply just have too much stuff now? Would a 16th century lifestyle be better? Do let us know: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
• The full archive of bonus episodes
• Brand new bonus episodes each month
• OWAT subscriber group chats
• Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
• PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
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#204 Celebrities & What Did a Dodo Taste Like? (Part 1)
This week we’ll be meeting some of the most celebrated individuals of their age. We’ve got one of the most popular actresses of the 1770s - Sarah Siddons, the most successful entertainer of the 1910s - Harry …
Show notes
This week we’ll be meeting some of the most celebrated individuals of their age. We’ve got one of the most popular actresses of the 1770s - Sarah Siddons, the most successful entertainer of the 1910s - Harry Lauder, and the absolutely huge comedy radio star of the 1920s - Tommy Handley.
Elsewhere, do we simply just have too much stuff now? Would a 16th century lifestyle be better? Do let us know: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
• The full archive of bonus episodes
• Brand new bonus episodes each month
• OWAT subscriber group chats
• Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
• PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#203 Dragons And All That (Part 2)
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!This week we’re talking Dragons from down the ages! They’ve come in all different forms through the annuls of history, we’ve got; what the ancient Romans referred to …
Show notes
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!
This week we’re talking Dragons from down the ages! They’ve come in all different forms through the annuls of history, we’ve got; what the ancient Romans referred to as the ‘Draco’, the Asian Dragon and the featured servants of ancient Central America.
Elsewhere, has THE INTERNET made a historians life far easier? The internet has ALL THE INFORMATION EVER - surely Hugh Redwald Trevor-Roper would’ve loved it. If you’ve got anything to add on this or IF YOU HAVE ANY 2003 PROBLEMS, do get in touch: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
• The full archive of bonus episodes
• Brand new bonus episodes each month
• OWAT subscriber group chats
• Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
• PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#203 Dragons And All That (Part 1)
This week we’re talking Dragons from down the ages! They’ve come in all different forms through the annuls of history, we’ve got; what the ancient Romans referred to as the ‘Draco’, the Asian Dragon and the …
Show notes
This week we’re talking Dragons from down the ages! They’ve come in all different forms through the annuls of history, we’ve got; what the ancient Romans referred to as the ‘Draco’, the Asian Dragon and the featured servants of ancient Central America.
Elsewhere, has THE INTERNET made a historians life far easier? The internet has ALL THE INFORMATION EVER - surely Hugh Redwald Trevor-Roper would’ve loved it. If you’ve got anything to add on this or IF YOU HAVE ANY 2003 PROBLEMS, do get in touch: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
• The full archive of bonus episodes
• Brand new bonus episodes each month
• OWAT subscriber group chats
• Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
• PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#201 How Countries Are Made (Part 2)
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!This week we’re taking a look at the curious process through which some countries were created. We have for you: the Netherlands, Canada, and Uruguay. Plus, there's a …
Show notes
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!
This week we’re taking a look at the curious process through which some countries were created. We have for you: the Netherlands, Canada, and Uruguay. Plus, there's a bit of an interlace of Elis's curiosity about Empire, some football references, a bit of American-Canadian rivalry, and even a nod to (erm) currant based biscuits.
Elsewhere, did the world feel smaller in the past? What makes a Town and what makes a City? And what happens when that status changes? Join us live as we try to figure it out. If you’ve got anything to add to the conversation, do that here: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
• The full archive of bonus episodes
• Brand new bonus episodes each month
• OWAT subscriber group chats
• Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
• PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#201 How Countries Are Made (Part 1)
This week we’re taking a look at the curious process through which some countries were created. We have for you: the Netherlands, Canada, and Uruguay. Plus, there's a bit of an interlace of Elis's curiosity …
Show notes
This week we’re taking a look at the curious process through which some countries were created. We have for you: the Netherlands, Canada, and Uruguay. Plus, there's a bit of an interlace of Elis's curiosity about Empire, some football references, a bit of American-Canadian rivalry, and even a nod to (erm) currant based biscuits.
Elsewhere, did the world feel smaller in the past? What makes a Town and what makes a City? And what happens when that status changes? Join us live as we try to figure it out. If you’ve got anything to add to the conversation, do that here: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
• The full archive of bonus episodes
• Brand new bonus episodes each month
• OWAT subscriber group chats
• Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
• PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#200 The Big Ep200 ‘Your Letters’ Special! (Part 2)
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!Here it is: our 200th episode and we’ve chosen to mark the occasion by celebrating you, our listeners, via the medium of your wonderful letters. It’s a special episode …
Show notes
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!
Here it is: our 200th episode and we’ve chosen to mark the occasion by celebrating you, our listeners, via the medium of your wonderful letters. It’s a special episode dedicated purely to a special set of correspondence we’ve been holding back for the big one.
In this episode: More on tobacco-bum resuscitation! Isy’s alleged GWR-based affair! The Byford-Dolphin accident! And if you’re in the market for some tittle-tattle about the Gallagher brothers, boy are you in the right place.
And if you want to add to our mailbag, please do get in touch: [email protected]
Thank you so much for following us through the first 200 episodes, here’s to the next 200!
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
• The full archive of bonus episodes
• Brand new bonus episodes each month
• OWAT subscriber group chats
• Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
• PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#200 The Big Ep200 ‘Your Letters’ Special! (Part 1)
Here it is: our 200th episode and we’ve chosen to mark the occasion by celebrating you, our listeners, via the medium of your wonderful letters. It’s a special episode dedicated purely to a special set of …
Show notes
Here it is: our 200th episode and we’ve chosen to mark the occasion by celebrating you, our listeners, via the medium of your wonderful letters. It’s a special episode dedicated purely to a special set of correspondence we’ve been holding back for the big one.
In this episode: More on tobacco-bum resuscitation! Isy’s alleged GWR-based affair! The Byford-Dolphin accident! And if you’re in the market for some tittle-tattle about the Gallagher brothers, boy are you in the right place.
And if you want to add to our mailbag, please do get in touch: [email protected]
Thank you so much for following us through the first 200 episodes, here’s to the next 200!
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
• The full archive of bonus episodes
• Brand new bonus episodes each month
• OWAT subscriber group chats
• Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
• PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#199 Amazing Libraries and Huge Readers (Part 2)
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!This week on the show we’re looking at the greatest book collections history has to offer as well as the historical figures who themselves loved to read. We have for …
Show notes
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!
This week on the show we’re looking at the greatest book collections history has to offer as well as the historical figures who themselves loved to read. We have for you this week; Maximilien Robespierre and what he had on his shelf, William Gladstone’s library in North Wales and finally, one of the greatest actors of the 20th century, Richard Burton and his literary obsessions.
Elsewhere, before the internet the source of all knowledge in the James’ household was Elis’ dad. If you’ve got anything to offer on how knowledge has changed or lizard-dinosaurs, do get in touch: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#199 Amazing Libraries and Huge Readers (Part 1)
This week on the show we’re looking at the greatest book collections history has to offer as well as the historical figures who themselves loved to read. We have for you this week; Maximilien Robespierre and …
Show notes
This week on the show we’re looking at the greatest book collections history has to offer as well as the historical figures who themselves loved to read. We have for you this week; Maximilien Robespierre and what he had on his shelf, William Gladstone’s library in North Wales and finally, one of the greatest actors of the 20th century, Richard Burton and his literary obsessions.
Elsewhere, before the internet the source of all knowledge in the James’ household was Elis’ dad. If you’ve got anything to offer on how knowledge has changed or lizard-dinosaurs, do get in touch: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#198 French Towns & The Kooks (Part 2)
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!This week we’re taking a historical audio holiday to some of our favourite French towns. We’ll head to the very Roman Nîmes, we’ll dine out in Dinan and finally we’ll …
Show notes
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!
This week we’re taking a historical audio holiday to some of our favourite French towns. We’ll head to the very Roman Nîmes, we’ll dine out in Dinan and finally we’ll get the true story of Deauville/Trouville.
And elsewhere this week we’re asking: what’s better? Blagging it? Or pure honesty that you have absolutely no idea what’s going on? And do you know much about The Kooks and their burger habit?
If you’ve got anything on this or anything else at all: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#198 French Towns & The Kooks (Part 1)
This week we’re taking a historical audio holiday to some of our favourite French towns. We’ll head to the very Roman Nîmes, we’ll dine out in Dinan and finally we’ll get the true story of …
Show notes
This week we’re taking a historical audio holiday to some of our favourite French towns. We’ll head to the very Roman Nîmes, we’ll dine out in Dinan and finally we’ll get the true story of Deauville/Trouville.
And elsewhere this week we’re asking: what’s better? Blagging it? Or pure honesty that you have absolutely no idea what’s going on? And do you know much about The Kooks and their burger habit?
If you’ve got anything on this or anything else at all: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#197 Surgery & Monkeys Eating Musical Instruments (Part 2)
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!This week we’re travelling through time to see how surgery has been performed through the ages! We’ll head to 990AD to see what surgical innovation followed a monkey …
Show notes
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!
This week we’re travelling through time to see how surgery has been performed through the ages! We’ll head to 990AD to see what surgical innovation followed a monkey eating some musical instruments, the amazing (and odd) history of artificial resuscitation, and a brief history of how humans have reset and healed broken bones.
Elsewhere, we’re just so pleased to live in the iPad age of child entertainment whilst travelling. And: are you a ‘map of the world girl or guy’? For this and anything else, you can email us here: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#197 Surgery & Monkeys Eating Musical Instruments (Part 1)
This week we’re travelling through time to see how surgery has been performed through the ages! We’ll head to 990AD to see what surgical innovation followed a monkey eating some musical instruments, the amazing …
Show notes
This week we’re travelling through time to see how surgery has been performed through the ages! We’ll head to 990AD to see what surgical innovation followed a monkey eating some musical instruments, the amazing (and odd) history of artificial resuscitation, and a brief history of how humans have reset and healed broken bones.
Elsewhere, we’re just so pleased to live in the iPad age of child entertainment whilst travelling. And: are you a ‘map of the world girl or guy’? For this and anything else, you can email us here: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#195 Hymns & Anthems! (Part 2)
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!This week we’re discussing some classic hymns and all round total anthems through history. We’ll discuss a favourite on the UK football terraces: The Battle Hymn of …
Show notes
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!
This week we’re discussing some classic hymns and all round total anthems through history. We’ll discuss a favourite on the UK football terraces: The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The true story of that absolute banger ‘Jerusalem’. And from down under, we’ll have that Aussie smash hit ‘Advance Australia Fair’.
Elsewhere, there’s a Greggs on Pudding Mill Lane.. Which other areas have stayed true to their origins? If you’ve got anything on this or anything else, do get in touch! [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#195 Hymns & Anthems! (Part 1)
This week we’re discussing some classic hymns and all round total anthems through history. We’ll discuss a favourite on the UK football terraces: The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The true story of that absolute …
Show notes
This week we’re discussing some classic hymns and all round total anthems through history. We’ll discuss a favourite on the UK football terraces: The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The true story of that absolute banger ‘Jerusalem’. And from down under, we’ll have that Aussie smash hit ‘Advance Australia Fair’.
Elsewhere, there’s a Greggs on Pudding Mill Lane.. Which other areas have stayed true to their origins? If you’ve got anything on this or anything else, do get in touch! [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#194 Captains (Part 2)
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!Ahoy captains! We’re back after our summer break and this week we’re discussing Captains! We have for you this week, the big one: Captain Cook. Another huge captain in …
Show notes
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!
Ahoy captains! We’re back after our summer break and this week we’re discussing Captains! We have for you this week, the big one: Captain Cook. Another huge captain in Captain Scott. And finally, then unbelievable true story of Captain Anderson.
Elsewhere, so much going on. How longs have humans been around? How clammy are Tom’s hands? Wasn’t there a lot of walking in the past? If you’ve got anything to add on this (especially Tom’s clammy hands) please do: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#194 Captains (Part 1)
Ahoy captains! We’re back after our summer break and this week we’re discussing Captains! We have for you this week, the big one: Captain Cook. Another huge captain in Captain Scott. And finally, then …
Show notes
Ahoy captains! We’re back after our summer break and this week we’re discussing Captains! We have for you this week, the big one: Captain Cook. Another huge captain in Captain Scott. And finally, then unbelievable true story of Captain Anderson.
Elsewhere, so much going on. How longs have humans been around? How clammy are Tom’s hands? Wasn’t there a lot of walking in the past? If you’ve got anything to add on this (especially Tom’s clammy hands) please do: [email protected]
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
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[BONUS EP] #144 All Quiet on the Western Front
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We're on our annual two-week summer break, but don't worry! Please enjoy these subscriber episodes from last summer while we're away!
From September 2025, this is..
It's another subscriber special and this time, Tom has been reading Erich Maria Remarque's harrowing 1928 semi-biographical novel on the First World War: All Quiet on the Western Front.
Elsewhere, Elis and Chris have realised Tom doesn't quite know how to coherently explain the concept of time. If you know anyone else who struggles, please let us know via our hotline: [email protected]
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[BONUS EP] #141 Stonehenge
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We're on our annual two-week summer break, but don't worry! Please enjoy these subscriber episodes from last summer while we're away!
From September 2025, this is..
Following Chris’ trip to Stonehenge over the summer we thought the time was right to finally dedicate a whole episode to those neolithic stones that have blown minds for thousands of years.
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[BONUS EP] #129 Fascism: The Story of an Idea by Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt
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We're on our annual two-week summer break, but don't worry! Please enjoy these subscriber episodes from last summer while we're away!
From August 2025, this is..
#129 Fascism: The Story of an Idea by Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt
It’s time for another (fairly bleak) book review by our resident bleak-book expert Elis James. In this subscriber special, El shares what he’s learned by reading ‘Fascism: The Story of an Idea’ by Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt.
Plus, the unspoken positive about a 1984 George Orwell style society is: all the CCTV means more captured gaffes for You’ve Been Framed. If you’d like to email the show you can do so at: [email protected]
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[BONUS EP] #124 Mummies
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We're on our annual two-week summer break, but don't worry! Please enjoy these subscriber episodes from last summer while we're away!
From July 2025, this is..
#124 Mummies
Tom has extensively researched the process by which the ancient Egyptians prepared their mummies for the afterlife and - I’m sure you won’t be surprised by this - it’s not my idea of a spa day.
Elsewhere, is it acceptable to be eating cheese at 12pm? We also uncover the most baffling items in the West Ham shop…..condoms, yes condoms. Plus a whinge about shops shutting on Sundays, early morning booze bans and how the country has clearly lost the plot.
The Ancient Egyptians believed you needed your heart, mud filled organs and a decent track record to get into the afterlife; made someone cry once and now no afterlife? Has the game gone?
If you have anything on this or anything else, do email: [email protected]
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#193 History’s Mysteries and Hamstring Updates (Part 2)
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!This week we’re discussing some of the greatest mysteries that history has to offer: we’ve got the infamous tale of The Princes in the Tower, and the big one - Who …
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This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!
This week we’re discussing some of the greatest mysteries that history has to offer: we’ve got the infamous tale of The Princes in the Tower, and the big one - Who Shot JFK? Plus we have a brief history of the literary true crime genre.
This week we’re chatting embarrassing injuries - if you’ve got one to share, you know what to do. Email us about anything you’d like right here: [email protected]
Part 1 is released on Monday and Part 2 on Tuesday - but if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
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#193 History’s Mysteries and Hamstring Updates (Part 1)
This week we’re discussing some of the greatest mysteries that history has to offer: we’ve got the infamous tale of The Princes in the Tower, and the big one - Who Shot JFK? Plus we have a brief history of the …
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This week we’re discussing some of the greatest mysteries that history has to offer: we’ve got the infamous tale of The Princes in the Tower, and the big one - Who Shot JFK? Plus we have a brief history of the literary true crime genre.
This week we’re chatting embarrassing injuries - if you’ve got one to share, you know what to do. Email us about anything you’d like right here: [email protected]
Part 1 is released on Monday and Part 2 on Tuesday - but if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
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You can also follow us on:
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Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
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#192 Dan Snow on Waterloo, Nazi Gold Trains and the Age of Sail (Part 2)
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!This week we’re joined by one of our favourite historians in the whole world, it’s Dan Snow! We treat this episode like we’ve cornered Dan at a BBQ and just ping him …
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This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!
This week we’re joined by one of our favourite historians in the whole world, it’s Dan Snow! We treat this episode like we’ve cornered Dan at a BBQ and just ping him with questions: how gruesome was the Battle of Waterloo? What was the worst job on a ship? Did the Nazi Gold Train actually exist?
We cover a lot on this pod, but if we’ve missed anything, you know what to do: [email protected]
Part 1 is released on Monday and Part 2 on Tuesday - but if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
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Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
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#192 Dan Snow on Waterloo, Nazi Gold Trains and the Age of Sail (Part 1)
This week we’re joined by one of our favourite historians in the whole world, it’s Dan Snow! We treat this episode like we’ve cornered Dan at a BBQ and just ping him with questions: how gruesome was the Battle …
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This week we’re joined by one of our favourite historians in the whole world, it’s Dan Snow! We treat this episode like we’ve cornered Dan at a BBQ and just ping him with questions: how gruesome was the Battle of Waterloo? What was the worst job on a ship? Did the Nazi Gold Train actually exist?
We cover a lot on this pod, but if we’ve missed anything, you know what to do: [email protected]
Part 1 is released on Monday and Part 2 on Tuesday - but if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
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Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
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#191 Jonny Owen on Industrial Wales (Part 2)
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!This week we’re joined by friend of the show, producer, writer and actor (and proud Welshman), Jonny Owen to discuss the golden age of Industrial Revolution era …
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This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!
This week we’re joined by friend of the show, producer, writer and actor (and proud Welshman), Jonny Owen to discuss the golden age of Industrial Revolution era Wales!
We’ll chat copper in Swansea, the iron town of Merthyr Tydfil, and the sheer volume of steam coal dug out of the Cynon Valley, the Rhondda Valley and the Taff Valley.
Jonny is heading to Hamburg in his one day Time Machine so what better time to ask you if this is a good idea? Or what you’d do with yours? Do email: [email protected]
Part 1 is released on Monday and Part 2 on Tuesday - but if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
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Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
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Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
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#191 Jonny Owen on Industrial Wales (Part 1)
This week we’re joined by friend of the show, producer, writer and actor (and proud Welshman), Jonny Owen to discuss the golden age of Industrial Revolution era Wales!We’ll chat copper in Swansea, the iron town …
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This week we’re joined by friend of the show, producer, writer and actor (and proud Welshman), Jonny Owen to discuss the golden age of Industrial Revolution era Wales!
We’ll chat copper in Swansea, the iron town of Merthyr Tydfil, and the sheer volume of steam coal dug out of the Cynon Valley, the Rhondda Valley and the Taff Valley.
Jonny is heading to Hamburg in his one day Time Machine so what better time to ask you if this is a good idea? Or what you’d do with yours? Do email: [email protected]
Part 1 is released on Monday and Part 2 on Tuesday - but if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
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#190 Plants & Dad’s Race Injuries (Part 2)
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!This week we’re turning to the natural world to see how humans have adapted various plants for all kinds of uses through history. We’ve got the chequered history of …
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This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!
This week we’re turning to the natural world to see how humans have adapted various plants for all kinds of uses through history. We’ve got the chequered history of opium, the controversial garlic backstory and the true story of the humble potato.
Elsewhere, we’re talking brutal sports day injuries for dads. Have you ever come unstuck on a sports day? You know what to do: [email protected]
Part 1 is released on Monday and Part 2 on Tuesday - but if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
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Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
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You can also follow us on:
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#190 Plants & Dad’s Race Injuries (Part 1)
This week we’re turning to the natural world to see how humans have adapted various plants for all kinds of uses through history. We’ve got the chequered history of opium, the controversial garlic backstory and …
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This week we’re turning to the natural world to see how humans have adapted various plants for all kinds of uses through history. We’ve got the chequered history of opium, the controversial garlic backstory and the true story of the humble potato.
Elsewhere, we’re talking brutal sports day injuries for dads. Have you ever come unstuck on a sports day? You know what to do: [email protected]
Part 1 is released on Monday and Part 2 on Tuesday - but if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
•The full archive of bonus episodes
•Brand new bonus episodes each month
•OWAT subscriber group chats
•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod
And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
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