Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

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Catriona Kennedy

Senior Lecturer in Modern History at the University of York

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2 episodes

Covers topics in categories such as:

Wars involving FranceAnti-Catholicism in England18th-century rebellionsReligion and politicsRebellions against the British EmpireHistoryBattles and military actions in LondonCatholic–Protestant sectarian violenceFrederick North, Lord North

  1. The Irish Rebellion of 1798

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the uprising in 1798 led by the United Irishmen, who were inspired by American and French revolutions, and the impact this had across Ireland.

    8 December 2022

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    Also featuring: Ian McBride, Liam Chambers

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    HistoryWars involving France18th-century rebellionsRebellions against the British Empire

  2. The Gordon Riots

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss why a Westminster protest against 'Popery' in June 1780 led to widespread rioting across London, lethally suppressed.

    2 May 2019

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    Also featuring: Ian Haywood, Mark Knights

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    HistoryAnti-Catholicism in EnglandReligion and politicsBattles and military actions in LondonCatholic–Protestant sectarian violenceFrederick North, Lord North