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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I loved the De Gaulle film and will see Part 2. Much will be made of General Leclerc, the 'liberator of Paris'. I have no problem with that, but if you want to know what he did next, in Vietnam, you could check out 1945 The Reckoning. youtube.com/watch?v=J6MR... Hint:It wasn't to liberate anyone!

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A lot of love in my comments for my chat with petevrmoorevall about his swashbuckling book on naval hero (and master of scandal) Thomas Cochrane - all in the latest episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social which is the 'day one' highest watched of the year so far! youtube.com/watch?v=MyL1...

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Latest episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social with me, Charles, Charles, Diana but most importantly historian Peter Moore on the heroic Thomas Cochrane! youtu.be/MyL1YeeSD9A?is…

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BROTHERS IN LAW AT WAR + The Greatest Naval Hero | Ep.151 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast

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Paul French @chinarhyming.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Hatchards, Piccadilly - Wednesday September 9, 6.30pm I’ll be in conversation with Frances Wood, China author & the former Keeper of the Chinese Collection at the British Library. We’ll discuss Puyi, Wanrong, new sources on their life in the Forbidden City www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-last-e...

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The Last Emperor of China – Paul French at Hatchards, Piccadilly.

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The latest @mongerspodcast.bsky.social with my somewhat heartfelt feelings about an investigative project I did with Patrick Jephson and what it revealed about the dark arts of royal spin! Plus a fascinating interview with John Ware on the dirty secret war in Ulster. youtu.be/a-1syXZANC0?...

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How They Trashed Diana + Dirty Secrets of the Troubles | Ep.150 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast

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Paul French @chinarhyming.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I wonder why this podcast episode surges now and again? Fascinating….

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Podcasting is weird. Why would a whole lot of people suddenly decide to watch an episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social I made over a year ago? - tho it is very interesting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHFv...

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THE ELOPEMENT Inside Jane Austen’s World - with Gill Hornby | Ep.120 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast

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Another day another scandal @mongerspodcast.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

@laurathompson5012.bsky.social ’s version of Agatha Christie is so compelling. It’s based on a deep understanding of her books and retracing the steps - literally - she took during her famous and unexplained ‘disappearance’ in 1926

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Another day another scandal @mongerspodcast.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

@geraldposner.bsky.social talks all things Oxy Contin in the latest episode

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The cut and trust of party politics - from the latest episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The @mongerspodcast.bsky.social is back, with a new and scandal packed episode featuring an interview with George Owers all about his wonderfully insightful and amusing book, The Rage of Party. www.youtube.com/watch?v=URyx...

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Oh Harry! Plus, The Rage of Party - with Author George Owers | Ep.147 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Few books created a buzz on my timeline as The Rage of Party by George Owers. So I'm thrilled to be talking to him on Sunday when @mongerspodcast.bsky.social returns from summer break. Expect rancour, licentiousness, bloody duels, naughty poetry & oceans of ale. And that's just the hosts.

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Started to draft my new book today and the first line of chapter one is currently 'Hands off cocks and on socks'. Always important to strike the right tone from the start.

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Another day another scandal @mongerspodcast.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Am having a summer break but here’s a reminder of how good the latest episode with @emmasouthon.bsky.social is! youtube.com/shorts/hv2Ru...

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Did Any Romans Think Slavery Was Wrong? #scandalmongers

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I reckon I am the only person at Barbados airport this evening preparing to deliver a talk in 35 degree heat tomorrow at @chalkefestival.bsky.social dressed in a 1940s comedian’s costume!

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

30 and a gentle Caribbean breeze just off the west coast of Barbados. How's London looking?

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Lot's of love in the comments for my conversation with @emmasouthon.bsky.social all about the lives of Roman slaves, and you don't want to miss.... The Prologue! youtube.com/watch?v=39iI...

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Another day another scandal @mongerspodcast.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Sorry Mum! With the wonderful @emmasouthon.bsky.social in the latest episode

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

In the new episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social you get me as 1940s 'Cheeky Chappie' Max Miller, hear my thoughts about Princesses B&E, and then there's a fantastically entertaining conversation with @emmasouthon.bsky.social all about the REAL lives and struggles of slaves in the Roman Empire.

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THE PRINCESSES ARE BACK! + SLAVES OF ROME | Ep 146 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Getting some inspiration for my 'Naughty Forties' session at @chalkefestival.bsky.social on June 24th on the music stage - Do I have time to learn the ukulele tho? www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSSB...

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George Formby - Imagine Me On The Maginot Line.

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I may not have Max Miller's talent to entertain But I will be wearing his clothes, . Hope to see some of you at @ChalkeFestival on June 25th for my event on THE NAUGHTY FORTIES chalkefestival.com/events/the-n...

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Paperback available now. Bunting not included www.amazon.co.uk/1945-Reckoni...

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Another day another scandal @mongerspodcast.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

In the 17th Century version of the Wagatha Christie case the aristocrats who lost in court - after a trial overseen by King James himself - faced a stiff fine. Whilst the servants who had been forced to lie on their behalf….

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Steve Hayes @sxh.eurosky.social · 22/05/2026

Its well worth your shekels. You might even learn something ;-)

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Result!! The paperback should be in lots of shops from Monday. @normagraham.bsky.social already gave it a wonderful plug on Facebook

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I know you were all thinking ‘Gosh Phil’s new book looks really interesting but I’m far too mean to shell out 25 quid for a hardback. Well now you can get it in paper. Well on June 5th you can. Pre-order now all you tightwads. amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/139971…

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Brand new episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social now available on YouTube and all audio apps. And it's a scandal-rich classic with my old mat and former podpal Andrew Lownie youtu.be/A0YHtSsmAgI?...

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Andrew Lownie Returns to Talk More Fergie and Andrew | Ep.144 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Please consider this three post thread as my application for Director of Television, Kim Williams

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Yeah OK ‘Quiztina Aguillera’, and good on you ‘Let’s Get Quizical’ ha ha very amusing but we’ve heard it all before and how we didn’t win best team name last night is beyond me bloody stitch up and no I’m not bitter about that hidden word round oh no not at all!

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Another day another scandal @mongerspodcast.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Latest episode featuring a fascinating and fun conversation with Antonia Senior all about her five least favourite men! youtu.be/hwa9dK79yJ0?...

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Charles Conquers USA + Stalin’s Apostles | Ep.143 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I need your funniest and naughtiest ideas! Let’s create a new verse for a famous old song and sing it together at @chalkefestival.bsky.social

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I need your funniest and naughtiest ideas! Let’s create a new verse for a famous old song and sing it together at @chalkefestival.bsky.social

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Another day another scandal @mongerspodcast.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Latest episode with an update on the royal court case and a fascinating conversation about the filth and the fun of Pepy’s London. youtu.be/I3ZRWhWuexQ?...

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HARRY’S ‘NAUGHTINESS’ + SAMUEL PEPYS SHOW | Ep.141 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

As good as everyone says. Properly cinematic, warm, slyly funny, exciting, great soundtrack…and you'll blub. Shades of great Spielberg sci-fi in its tone - ET, Close Encounters, Jurassic Park - and sprinklings of classic ‘hero journey’ movies like Star Wars. Go see on the biggest screen you can.

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Steve Hayes @sxh.eurosky.social · 29/03/2026

Finished "1945:The Reckoning" by @philmcraig.bsky.social . I reckon Phil's the finest writer of narrative history I've come across, in addition to being generous in sending me signed copies of his books. Highly recommended, along with Finest Hour and The End of the Beginning. I learned a lot.

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1945: The Reckoning: War, Empire and the Struggle for a…

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James Crossland @jamescrossland.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

📢 Episode 4 of History's Devils is up This week I'm joined by @philmcraig.bsky.social to discuss the traitorous British "peace party" that tried to do a deal with Hitler, spearheaded by a delusional grifter named James Lonsdale Bryans 🎧 links to audio in bio ⬇️ video youtu.be/GX6LF875Cy4?...

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S1 | EP4 - The Cosplay Diplomat Who Made Friends With Nazis: James Lonsdale-Bryans

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Another day another scandal @mongerspodcast.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

New episode with the latest on Andrew’s arrest, some thoughts on Starmer’s scandals and then a fascinating conversation with @neilrootwriter.bsky.social all about the notorious 1950s landlord Peter Rachman and his astonishing life. youtu.be/RMtNlySLthk?...

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Prince Andrew Arrested + Slumlord Peter Rachman | Ep.138 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

My old mate Sue Horth produced and wrote some brilliant dramatised history films, and this was one of the first. Check out her new channel. I am hoping her 2014 masterpiece Our World War will be on it soon. youtu.be/ZHQ_YQAm68c?si…

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James Crossland @jamescrossland.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

📢 Happy to say that my new podcast, HISTORY'S DEVILS, will be starting on 12 Feb with an episode on the origins of British Fascism. For now, here's the season 1 trailer @philmcraig.bsky.social @ww2tv.bsky.social @mikkibrock.bsky.social @rorycormac.bsky.social #history #podcast 🗃 🎬 🔽🔽

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Another day another scandal @mongerspodcast.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

The first ep of 2026, with a v special guest, my friend & top British birder Stephen Moss with a fascinating conversation about the weird and wonderful world of feathers, beaks and all things avian! @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social youtu.be/CLT97Jikt2c?...

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The Scandalous World…of Birds | Ep.136 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Granada TV reunion. World in Action and Granada Reports. Best pub in Liverpool, the Shiny Edwardian gin palace aka The Philarmonic (where Paul McCartney appeared as a surprise a few years ago). Great old mates and colleagues, and beer 6 quid a pint! Bargain for this jaded Londoner.

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The History Syndicate Podcast @historysyndicate.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

This week on the pod - we’re talking with @philmcraig.bsky.social discussing his book ‘1945: The Reckoning: War, Empire and the Struggle for a New World’ Superbly interesting and an enlightening look at the outcomes of the Second World War Out weds…

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Phil Craig @philmcraig.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

When an interview I filmed in 1984 - one of his first - pops up on TikTok, and it does a lot, it gives me an indecent amount of pleasure! #unitedkingdom #thesmiths #nostalgia #1980s

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From Oblivion to Triumph @force136ca.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

"1945: The Reckoning" by @philmcraig.bsky.social speaks to the global context of #Force136 and the making of modern Canada. The effort to achieve respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, happened at both national & international levels. See Phil on #WW2TV at www.youtube.com/live/OIvLXg6...

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