History Extra

BBC History Magazine · History · Military & War

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BBC History Magazine's interview show. Praised for scholarly guests across every period; it is a magazine show, so some episodes are dry.

Praised for

  • Serious historians, wide range of topics.
  • Frequent releases.

Common criticisms

  • Dry delivery; little narrative.
  • Episodes tied to the magazine's features.

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