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Consistently Eccentric History

Consistently Eccentric History

Von: Joe Heathcote
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The British Isles have thousands of years of history, so it's weird that all most people were taught at school was World War Two, how many wives Henry VIII had and that the Battle of Hastings took place in 1066 (always worth a try if you are trying to guess someones pin number).


If you've always wanted to learn about all the bits between these events, but only if it can be done in a random and eclectic manner why not try Consistently Eccentric History? A podcast where each week you can listen in while I tell one of my friends a story about a lesser known person or event in British history, the weirder and less believable the better. With an archive of over 150 episodes you will never again be short a weird historical fact when trying to impress others.

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    Mul-Sac John - Royalist Highwayman with sooty giblets
    Jan 18 2026

    This week we are talking about a humble chimney sweep who ended up becoming a millionaire, via the medium of highway robbery!


    Though he originally appeared to want to do the right thing, John Cottington found that even the most successful Master Sweep would not be welcomed into the upper classes. Growing resentment at this glass ceiling (combined with an awkward marriage and extreme shaving adventures) eventually led him to a life of crime.


    But would his justification of supporting the Royalist cause help him to avoid punishment?


    And where the hell are parts 2 and 3 of Oswald Mosley?


    Find out in this week's episode!


    Guest Host: Oliver Green

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    1 Std. und 18 Min.
  • 1726, a year of Crime! - (or) a merry tale of snick and snee.

    1726, a year of Crime! - (or) a merry tale of snick and snee.
    Jan 11 2026

    To celebrate the new year we are looking back exactly 300 years to see how the criminal fraternity of London were dealt with in the courtroom of The Old Bailey.


    With tales of theft, murder, persecution and duels it there are parts that seem absurd, and others that are all too familiar.


    So join us to see how far the British justice system has come. Now with more sexual innuendo.


    Guest Hosts: Emma Heathcote and Oliver Green

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    1 Std. und 25 Min.
  • John Elwes - A misrepresented Ebenezer Scrooge?

    John Elwes - A misrepresented Ebenezer Scrooge?
    Dec 24 2025

    Merry Christmas from Consistently Eccentric!


    To celebrate the big day we are discussing the life of John Elwes, a Georgian man with unimaginable wealth, who chose to spend as little of it as possible.


    While his eccentricities led him to become Dickens' inspiration for Scrooge, we make the argument that this is an unfair characterisation, as while he would not spend a penny on himself (or his long-suffering servants) if he could help it, John was more than happy to give away vast sums of money to help friends, acquaintances, or any random person who came to ask for help...


    ... and isn't giving the true spirit of the season?


    Guest Host: Pamela Loetterle

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    1 Std. und 10 Min.
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