Introducing Back When

Introducing Back When, a new history podcast taking you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us. Launching 2 April.

Join historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby for a fly on the wall view of our past. Discover the forgotten story of Britain's space race. Uncover the unsettling history of witches' familiars. And hear the origin story of sci-fi author HG Wells.

Our history is all around us. And we'll be transporting you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You’ll meet people from all walks of life whose fascinating stories help us make sense of who we are now. 

Lean in for a tale from time. Back When.

New episodes of Back When are released every fortnight. Follow Back When on your favourite podcast app to make sure you get every story.  

Episode Transcript

(00:02):
Have you ever imagined being afly on the wall of history? Our
past is all around us.
Now these men had perhaps one ofthe most disgusting jobs in
history. They would scoop outall the poo from your cesspit.
We're transporting you back forthe inside story of the people,

(00:23):
places and moments that made us.
You saw a flash. That meant ashell had been fired at you. And
after that, you've got 70 to 90seconds before it arrives.
Join us, historians James Grasbyand Helen Antrobus, for Back
When from National TrustPodcasts.

(00:44):
And you brought me to a veryunpromising car park, I have to
say. I'm sorry to be drearyabout it. Can't say car park.
It's an area of archaeologicalinterest.
Follow us on your favouritepodcast app to catch every
story.
Lean in. For A Tale from Time.
Back when.