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Nowt But History

Nowt But History

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 Nowt But History is a history podcast that tells it like it was — full of big egos, worse decisions, and stories that somehow shaped the world. Two lads guide you through epic battles, political chaos, revolutions, and ridiculous mishaps — all served with dry humour and a healthy dose of sarcasm. No fluff. No pretence. Nowt but history.NowtButHistory
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  • Charles Dickens: The Man Who Reinvented Christmas

    Charles Dickens: The Man Who Reinvented Christmas
    Dec 23 2025

    Before mince pies, goodwill, and pretending you like your relatives, Christmas was… a bit bleak.


    In this festive episode of Nowt But History, we find out how Charles Dickens didn’t just write A Christmas Carol — he more or less rebranded Christmas entirely.


    From brutal Victorian poverty and Dickens’ own miserable childhood, to ghosts, guilt, and one of the tightest men ever put on paper, we explore how a struggling writer accidentally turned Christmas into something warmer, kinder, and a lot less depressing.


    Expect Victorian misery, festive cheer, questionable life choices, and the real reason we all feel morally judged by December.


    Because Christmas didn’t always feel like this— someone had to fix it.
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