Phil Craig
@philmcraig.bsky.social
Writer/producer ex BBC, C4, Brook Lapping, Nutopia & ABC 🇦🇺. Books on WW2, Trafalgar & Diana POW. My new book 1945 The Reckoning now on sale in 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇳🇿& 🇮🇳 vAlso the host of scandalous @MongersPodcast.bsky.social on YouTube & all audio apps.
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Phil Craig
@philmcraig.bsky.social
· Mar 31
1945 The Reckoning
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Due to overwhelming popular demand (my tech savvy daughter Jenny) I have - at age 64 - created my first ever website. A great place to gather together previews and reviews of the new book. Enjoy…and thanks to all of you on here who have contributed comments already. sites.google.com/view/1945the...
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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January 29, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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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📢 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
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#history #podcast 🗃 🎬
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@philmcraig.bsky.social @ww2tv.bsky.social @mikkibrock.bsky.social @rorycormac.bsky.social
#history #podcast 🗃 🎬
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January 29, 2026 at 7:39 AM
📢 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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@philmcraig.bsky.social @ww2tv.bsky.social @mikkibrock.bsky.social @rorycormac.bsky.social
#history #podcast 🗃 🎬
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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
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The Scandalous World…of Birds | Ep.136 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
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January 25, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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?...
youtu.be/CLT97Jikt2c?...
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.
Great old mates and colleagues, and beer 6 quid a pint! Bargain for this jaded Londoner.
January 24, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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.
Great old mates and colleagues, and beer 6 quid a pint! Bargain for this jaded Londoner.
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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…
Superbly interesting and an enlightening look at the outcomes of the Second World War
Out weds…
January 19, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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…
Superbly interesting and an enlightening look at the outcomes of the Second World War
Out weds…
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
January 17, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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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"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...
January 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
"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...
Delighted to appear with @jbhattacharjirose.bsky.social on the Times of India Bookmark podcast - talking all things imperial in 1945 open.spotify.com/episode/2CJv...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Delighted to appear with @jbhattacharjirose.bsky.social on the Times of India Bookmark podcast - talking all things imperial in 1945 open.spotify.com/episode/2CJv...
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It’s @philmcraig.bsky.social in fetching Santa cap for @mongerspodcast.bsky.social! Andrew Lownie & Sonia Purnell are the guests. Happy New Year, Phil and family!
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The Christmas Special + A Possible New Royal Scandal | Ep.135 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
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December 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
It’s @philmcraig.bsky.social in fetching Santa cap for @mongerspodcast.bsky.social! Andrew Lownie & Sonia Purnell are the guests. Happy New Year, Phil and family!
youtu.be/kgk6Uwh2YqY
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The latest episode in which @guywalters.bsky.social and @philmcraig.bsky.social debate the importance of the size of a tyrant’s todger!
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Hitler’s DNA Revealed - with Historian Guy Walters | Ep.134 #The Scandal Mongers Podcast
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December 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The latest episode in which @guywalters.bsky.social and @philmcraig.bsky.social debate the importance of the size of a tyrant’s todger!
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youtu.be/y0y0lWMBcOg?...
Very chuffed by this! youtu.be/dPKiBsgqAew?...
Think you know WW2? Read this book and think again - 1945, the Reckoning by Phil Craig
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December 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Very chuffed by this! youtu.be/dPKiBsgqAew?...
From the latest episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
From the latest episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social
In the latest episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social you can hear my review of Meghan's new Netflix Christmas special, and catch part two of a jaw-dropping interview with Andy Webb about his definitive investigation of the Diana-Bashir BBC affair. youtu.be/k3JXWXfgo4I?...
PART 2 | Diana and Bashir - The Truth | Ep.133 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
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December 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM
In the latest episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social you can hear my review of Meghan's new Netflix Christmas special, and catch part two of a jaw-dropping interview with Andy Webb about his definitive investigation of the Diana-Bashir BBC affair. youtu.be/k3JXWXfgo4I?...
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Well done, Phil! Andy Webb’s book is worth every penny! I’m nearly done myself. youtu.be/Aht26SDSeYE
Diana and Bashir The Final Truth - with Andy Webb | Ep.132 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
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November 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Well done, Phil! Andy Webb’s book is worth every penny! I’m nearly done myself. youtu.be/Aht26SDSeYE
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Interview in full youtu.be/Aht26SDSeYE?...
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Interview in full youtu.be/Aht26SDSeYE?...
Preparing for my
@mongerspodcast.bsky.social interview with investigative journalist Andy Webb about his new 'Dianarama' book and I had to laugh at his description of Public Eye, the BBC show I worked on with Martin Bashir - and yes I was the director of 'Cash of Care?'
@mongerspodcast.bsky.social interview with investigative journalist Andy Webb about his new 'Dianarama' book and I had to laugh at his description of Public Eye, the BBC show I worked on with Martin Bashir - and yes I was the director of 'Cash of Care?'
November 17, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Preparing for my
@mongerspodcast.bsky.social interview with investigative journalist Andy Webb about his new 'Dianarama' book and I had to laugh at his description of Public Eye, the BBC show I worked on with Martin Bashir - and yes I was the director of 'Cash of Care?'
@mongerspodcast.bsky.social interview with investigative journalist Andy Webb about his new 'Dianarama' book and I had to laugh at his description of Public Eye, the BBC show I worked on with Martin Bashir - and yes I was the director of 'Cash of Care?'
My review of the excellent WOLFPACK by Roger_Moorhouse
- from the latest edition of Aspects of History magazine
- from the latest edition of Aspects of History magazine
November 15, 2025 at 6:59 AM
My review of the excellent WOLFPACK by Roger_Moorhouse
- from the latest edition of Aspects of History magazine
- from the latest edition of Aspects of History magazine
‘Caught a mine’
A reminder from Hastings that it isn’t only those in uniform we remember today.
A reminder from Hastings that it isn’t only those in uniform we remember today.
November 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
‘Caught a mine’
A reminder from Hastings that it isn’t only those in uniform we remember today.
A reminder from Hastings that it isn’t only those in uniform we remember today.
From the latest episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social Dai Davies - former senior royal protection officer - rips into the non investigation of a recently de-titled royal prince.
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
From the latest episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social Dai Davies - former senior royal protection officer - rips into the non investigation of a recently de-titled royal prince.
Don’t expect deference from the Welsh!
November 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Don’t expect deference from the Welsh!
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Brand new episode now available - a really raw and honest chat about Andrew, Virginia Giuffre and much more besides, with Shauna and Royal Protection Officer Dai Davies youtu.be/FN4XQ2_1ffo?...
Andrew Windsor - what now? With Shauna Kay & Dai Davies | Ep.131 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
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November 9, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Brand new episode now available - a really raw and honest chat about Andrew, Virginia Giuffre and much more besides, with Shauna and Royal Protection Officer Dai Davies youtu.be/FN4XQ2_1ffo?...
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Because I smashed the Tudors last weekend, I’m being nice. If you’re going to listen to anyone talk about that heinous mob, pick Nathan, and @estelleprnq.bsky.social
Sitting in a pub looking to complete my new talk on the Propaganda of Henry VII. I'll look at the illusory truth effect, how the more someone is exposed to a message, the more they believe it to be true. And Henry had a message he wanted spread.
And yes, I have a gingerbread man
And yes, I have a gingerbread man
November 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Because I smashed the Tudors last weekend, I’m being nice. If you’re going to listen to anyone talk about that heinous mob, pick Nathan, and @estelleprnq.bsky.social
Nice moment of cultural cross over at Osterley today @nationaltrust.org.uk Diwali meets Robert Adam. Indian style inside a Wedgwood tea pot!
And given the house was decorated by East India Company cash, all rather appropriate!
And given the house was decorated by East India Company cash, all rather appropriate!
November 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Nice moment of cultural cross over at Osterley today @nationaltrust.org.uk Diwali meets Robert Adam. Indian style inside a Wedgwood tea pot!
And given the house was decorated by East India Company cash, all rather appropriate!
And given the house was decorated by East India Company cash, all rather appropriate!
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👑 Rage Queen Crowned! 👑
After a fierce fight, @alexchurchill.bsky.social vanquishes @historywithjackson.bsky.social & @philmcraig.bsky.social to win the 1st History Rage LIVE Showdown!
Long may she reign! 🏆🫡
After a fierce fight, @alexchurchill.bsky.social vanquishes @historywithjackson.bsky.social & @philmcraig.bsky.social to win the 1st History Rage LIVE Showdown!
Long may she reign! 🏆🫡
November 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
👑 Rage Queen Crowned! 👑
After a fierce fight, @alexchurchill.bsky.social vanquishes @historywithjackson.bsky.social & @philmcraig.bsky.social to win the 1st History Rage LIVE Showdown!
Long may she reign! 🏆🫡
After a fierce fight, @alexchurchill.bsky.social vanquishes @historywithjackson.bsky.social & @philmcraig.bsky.social to win the 1st History Rage LIVE Showdown!
Long may she reign! 🏆🫡
Nice shiny new printing run (the ‘2’ means that the initial run has all gone) and just in time for the Christmas market!
Roll up, Roll up!
Roll up, Roll up!
October 31, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Nice shiny new printing run (the ‘2’ means that the initial run has all gone) and just in time for the Christmas market!
Roll up, Roll up!
Roll up, Roll up!