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Where Politics Meets History

Join broadcaster Iain Dale and historian Dr Tessa Dunlop as they take a fresh look at the biggest news of the week - through the lens of history. Because nothing is ever truly new, and history has a habit of repeating itself. With wit, insight, and the occasional good-natured row, Iain and Tessa explore how today’s headlines echo the past, unearthing fascinating stories and unexpected parallels. Expect sharp analysis, engaging debate, and plenty of laughs along the way. Subscribe now on Global

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All Episodes

01:00:49

118. Perran Moon River

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/04/24

Iain and Tessa discuss the latest twists and turns in the Westminster psychodrama, drawing in Christine Keeler, Harold Wilson, Profumo and more - plus, how did Tessa let herself down in front of Labour MP Perran Moon?

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54:36

117. When You Wish Upon a Starmer

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/04/21

Iain and Tessa talk Keir Starmer's statement in the Commons re how he handled Mandelson - plus a hundred years since the Queen's birth, Tessa's tireless campaigning and more!

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49:25

116. Vetting Away With It

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/04/17

Iain and Tessa discuss the PM's new crisis over Mandelson - and whether it's a Westminster village story (Tessa thinks so!) - they also talk about the decline in reading, welfare vs warfare and more!

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01:00:17

115. The Man Who Sold the War

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/04/14

Iain and Tessa discuss whether men are more prone to start wars than women, Trump's planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - and the historical parallel to the 1973 OPEC oil embargo, Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary and more!

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52:43

114. No Orbán, No Cry

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/04/10

Iain and Tessa talk the ceasefire under stress in Iran, whether JD Vance is hurting Viktor Orbán's chances in this weekend's election in Hungary, the dying art of letter-writing and more!

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50:52

113. Mr Nobody Does It Better

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/04/07

Iain and Tessa discuss President Trump's expletive-laden social media post, whether Putinism will outlast Putin, Iain's trip to the cinema and more.

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56:41

112. Space Oddity

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/04/03

Iain and Tessa speak about the King's divisive US visit, which politician has benefitted from the Iran war, the Space Race, and more!

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59:21

111. Piano Manosphere

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/03/31

Iain and Tessa speak about the Houthis, why the BBC is obsessed with itself, Louis Theroux's journey into the manosphere and more!

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01:04:05

110. Hello, This Is Pope Joannie

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/03/27

IainandTessaunpackDameSarahMullally’shistoricenthronementafter1,400yearsofmalepredecessors,explorethelegendofPopeJoan,examinetheimpactoftheIranianwaronAsia,andansweryourquestions.

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57:36

109. If You’re Lookin’ for a Way Out

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/03/24

Iain and Tessa explore whether the world may be edging towards WW3, examine the shocking antisemitic attack in London involving Jewish ambulances set on fire, and give their take on the debut of SNL UK, plus plenty more insights and unexpected turns along the way.

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01:03:21

108. Strait from the Heart

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/03/20

Iain and Tessa speak about what the West should do about the Strait of Hormuz, why Trump official Joe Kent resigned, whether Brexit should be reversed, Tessa appearing on Romanian Hell's Kitchen and more!

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01:03:35

107. Automatic, Systematic, Problematic

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/03/17

Iain and Tessa talk the Strait of Hormuz and whether the UK Navy should get involved, whether Tom Bower is right or wrong about Harry and Meghan - they have a row about Lord Ashcroft and Iain name-drops like never before!

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54:50

106. Every Hegseth You Take

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/03/13

Iain and Tessa talk strong men, the Mandelson files, whether Iain is right on Iran, Pete Hegseth and more!

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57:43

105. Love Me Donut

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/03/10

Iain and Tessa talk about the UK's naval forces and whether they're good enough, Cyprus and the UK's history with it (and Aggie reports after her recent visit!) - they also talk public distrust in politicians, donuts and more!

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56:37

104. Puff the Magic HMS Dragon

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/03/06

Iain and Tessa joust over the UK's position on what's happening in Iran and historical parallels, failed asylum seekers being offered thousands to leave, where to cut spending and more!

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57:12

103. I Fought the International Law

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/03/03

Iain and Tessa digest the events of the last few days -whether Starmer should have supported Trump's actions in Iran from the start, what could happen next and what we can learn from history!

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57:27

102. In the Blair Tonight

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/02/26

Iain and Tessa talk about the shifts in the political system demonstrated in the run-up to the Gorton and Denton by-election, the latest Tony Blair documentary, the history of youths being out of work and more!

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57:33

101. You SEND Me

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/02/24

Iain and Tessa talk Boris Johnson's comments on sending troops to Ukraine, the arrest of Peter Mandelson, how to fix the student loan system and what should be done about special educational needs provision!

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55:35

100. Happy Birthday

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/02/20

Iain and Tessa discuss Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest and what it could mean for the wider Royal Family - as well as the history of Royals and the law. They also talk about Iain's speeding, what to do with the Houses of Parliament, suggestions for new right-wing party names and more!This episode was recorded yesterday afternoon, before Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's release on bail.Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein and was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in

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55:10

99. Election Avenue

Where Politics Meets History ·

2026/02/17

Iain and Tessa connect remotely, Iain in London and Tessa in Bucharest! They do battle over the government U-turning on local elections, Palestine Action, defence spending and Iain's speeding...

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