Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

This unique and lively history show delves into some of the world's most important political, social and cultural events and the intriguing personalities behind them.

Presented by Dr Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College Dublin, Talking History unravels the gritty, sometimes uncomfortable, side of our past, and what we can learn from it.

Latest Episode

Thomas More (24.08.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • Best of August Books 21.08.2025
  • Ellen Hutchins 21.08.2025
  • Limerick and the British & Irish Lions 03.08.2025
  • Thomas Cromwell: His Final Years 27.07.2025
  • The Irish Lumières 20.07.2025
  • Daniel O'Connell: 250 Years On 15.07.2025
  • How The Free State Won The Irish Civil War 29.06.2025
  • Best of June Books 26.06.2025
  • Jane Austen: 250 Years On 15.06.2025
  • Early Medieval Manuscripts 09.06.2025
  • From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish 01.06.2025
  • 85 Years On: Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Dunkirk 25.05.2025
  • Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Ireland 20.05.2025
  • Best of May Books 11.05.2025
  • The Most Unusual Conclaves 04.05.2025
  • Best of April Books 27.04.2025
  • JMW Turner: 250 Years On 20.04.2025
  • Anne Frank's Annex Recreated 13.04.2025
  • The Great Gatsby's Centenary 06.04.2025
  • Best of March Books 30.03.2025

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