Plague, pestilence and statue smashing are back in business. Has 2020 turned out to be the 17th Century in disguise? And if so, has Boris Johnson become the new Oliver Cromwell, determined to crack do…
- First Episode Appearance
- 4. We’re all so 17th Century9 Nov 2020
- Last Episode Appearance
- 464. Modern British Elections (Part 2)26 Jun 2024
- Year Range
- 1601 – 2025
The Rest Is History episodes about Boris Johnson
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As British PM Boris Johnson survives a no confidence vote, Tom and Dominic record a special episode on the history of bringing down Prime Ministers. Prominent victims include Asquith, Chamberlain, Tha…
Boris Johnson has resigned. In a special episode of The Rest Is History Tom and Dominic dissect the tumultuous last few days in British politics, with references and comparisons to Roman emperors…
From the turn of the 20th century, election campaigns - though still replete with politicians behaving badly - have evolved. They have become less mass-participation events or festivals, and receded…