Episodes: 49
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: United Kingdom
Instagram: 50.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
oliverwebbcarter@hotmail.com
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Oliver Webb-Carter - Writer and historian who presents the show and interviews authors of historical writing.
Tim Hewitt - The Historical Film United 93 And Its Depiction Of 9/11.
Alec Marsh - The Historical Film United 93 And The Events Surrounding 9/11.
Steven Veerapen - Henry VIII, His Personality, Kingship, Imperial Designs, And Ireland Under His Rule.
Tim Spicer - Brian Franks, The History Of The SAS, And The Relationship Between The Regiment And Political Power.
Patrick Larkin - An Alternate-history Scenario In Which Alexander The Great Survives And His Sons Compete For Succession.
43. Japanese Military Brutality with Danny Orbach
October 18, 2026
For many allied troops in the Far East capture by the Japanese Imperial Army led to appalling treatment and forced labour on the Burma railway. The cruelty meted out to British and Americans was nothing compared to those Chinese and Philipinos. But what was the cause of this brutality? Was it the Japanese warrior code, or something inherent in Japanese culture? Joining today is historian Danny Orbach as he examines the causes of Japanese treatment of POWs and civilians during the Second Worl...
42. Greta Garbo with Scott Reisfield
October 11, 2026
It’s difficult to exaggerate how much of a star Greta Garbo was. When you become the subject of a classic Pete and Dud sketch from Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, then you can certainly say you’ve made it, and she’s certainly the most convincing and talented Greta to come out of Sweden. Joining to discuss the great woman is Scott Reisfield, author of a new biography, as we explore the increasing power held by female actresses in the male dominated Hollywood of the silent and golden eras. For t...
41. Cold Sunset with William Boyd
October 04, 2026
William Boyd is one of our best loved writers, the author of bestselling literary fiction since his debut, A Good Man in Africa back in 1981. His novel Any Human Heart was longlisted for the Booker Prize and was made into a four part series starring Matthew Macfadyen and Jim Broadbent. He’s written a number of espionage novels, including Solo, a Bond novel, and has now written a trilogy of spy books, in which our hero is Gabriel Dax. He’s a travel writer in the 1960s, and becomes an agent of ...
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History Book Club is hosted by Oliver Webb-Carter. Its publicly listed email is oliverwebbcarter@hotmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for History Book Club: oliverwebbcarter@hotmail.com.
Podseeker estimates History Book Club reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
History Book Club typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published history authors, historians, biographers, military-history specialists, and creators with a substantive historical subject or project. Common among recent guests: Published books on historical subjects; Professional historical research or writing; Specialist expertise in military, political, or ancient history. Recent guests include Tim Hewitt, Alec Marsh, and Steven Veerapen.
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Recent episodes cover History, Historical Books, Military History, Tudor History, and Ancient History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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