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...
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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!
Very nice to check in at Good Reads to find several new reviews - and many stars. So if you're already thinking of that Christmas present for a history-loving relly, please read on.
October 29, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Very nice to check in at Good Reads to find several new reviews - and many stars. So if you're already thinking of that Christmas present for a history-loving relly, please read on.
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Latest episode with journalist legend Clive Irving. LOTS to discuss here… youtu.be/iKeiwU2HBPc?...
Epstein Files, Trump & Andrew - with Clive Irving | Ep.130 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
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October 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Latest episode with journalist legend Clive Irving. LOTS to discuss here… youtu.be/iKeiwU2HBPc?...
My conversation on 1945 The Reckoning last week in Canberra with historian Christine Helliwell at the wonderful Australian War Memorial youtu.be/fwEGAvv_HWA?...
Author Talk: Phil Craig and Christine Helliwell
YouTube video by Australian War Memorial
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October 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
My conversation on 1945 The Reckoning last week in Canberra with historian Christine Helliwell at the wonderful Australian War Memorial youtu.be/fwEGAvv_HWA?...
If you're in or around London on Saturday, this is going to be a really interesting half day event at the Imperial War Museum
I think. Very pleased to be taking part in it www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-l...
I think. Very pleased to be taking part in it www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-l...
IWM Lecture Day: Legacies of Empire
Hosted by IWM Principal Curator, Carl Warner, join us for a day of talks and discussions by acclaimed historians Shrabani Basu, Dan Branch and Ashley Jackson, exploring the legacy of the British Empir...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
If you're in or around London on Saturday, this is going to be a really interesting half day event at the Imperial War Museum
I think. Very pleased to be taking part in it www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-l...
I think. Very pleased to be taking part in it www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-l...
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Hey UK & HK - the paperback of Her Lotus Year: China, The Roaring Twenties and the Making of Wallis Simpson is out in paperback everywhere in shops and online now from @eandtbooks.bsky.social for under a tenner! And you get a gorgeous Cecil Beaton cover!
October 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Hey UK & HK - the paperback of Her Lotus Year: China, The Roaring Twenties and the Making of Wallis Simpson is out in paperback everywhere in shops and online now from @eandtbooks.bsky.social for under a tenner! And you get a gorgeous Cecil Beaton cover!
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I saw this tremendous book off the plot this evening. As they say Roger Moorhouse has knocked it out of the park. Highly recommended. #histbookchat
October 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I saw this tremendous book off the plot this evening. As they say Roger Moorhouse has knocked it out of the park. Highly recommended. #histbookchat
A slightly past its prime Sydney institution that’s recently tried to rebrand itself.
And a hotel.
And a hotel.
October 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
A slightly past its prime Sydney institution that’s recently tried to rebrand itself.
And a hotel.
And a hotel.
Brand new episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social with the estimable Roger Moorhouse
Dive ! Dive !!! Dive !!! youtu.be/pvgcpviLvU4?...
Dive ! Dive !!! Dive !!! youtu.be/pvgcpviLvU4?...
U-boat Secrets - with Roger Moorhouse | Ep.129 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast
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October 12, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Brand new episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social with the estimable Roger Moorhouse
Dive ! Dive !!! Dive !!! youtu.be/pvgcpviLvU4?...
Dive ! Dive !!! Dive !!! youtu.be/pvgcpviLvU4?...
If any of my Sydney friends want to see what Shoumotijb
means below then please join me on Sunday evening.
And what could be nicer on a warm spring evening than an intelligent discussion about a new book ?
*Intelligent Discussion Not Guaranteed
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means below then please join me on Sunday evening.
And what could be nicer on a warm spring evening than an intelligent discussion about a new book ?
*Intelligent Discussion Not Guaranteed
events.humanitix.com/author-talk-...
October 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
If any of my Sydney friends want to see what Shoumotijb
means below then please join me on Sunday evening.
And what could be nicer on a warm spring evening than an intelligent discussion about a new book ?
*Intelligent Discussion Not Guaranteed
events.humanitix.com/author-talk-...
means below then please join me on Sunday evening.
And what could be nicer on a warm spring evening than an intelligent discussion about a new book ?
*Intelligent Discussion Not Guaranteed
events.humanitix.com/author-talk-...
Well this was nice www.theperfectvoice.in/post/reckoni...
Reckoning in the East: How World War II Unmade Empire
Phil Craig’s stunning ‘1945: The Reckoning’ restores Asia’s war to the centre of Empire’s collapse.In the immediate years after 1945, the story of the Second World War was primarily told through a Wes...
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October 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Well this was nice www.theperfectvoice.in/post/reckoni...
At the WACA. With a pie. And a chilled beverage. I mean just give me the passport already! 🇦🇺
October 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM
At the WACA. With a pie. And a chilled beverage. I mean just give me the passport already! 🇦🇺
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I finished listening to “1944: The Reckoning” by @philmcraig.bsky.social today, and now I’m sad because I didn’t want it to end! I got attached to many of the people he profiles in the book (especially nurse Angela). I’m going to have to listen again from the start. Beautiful book, well narrated!
October 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I finished listening to “1944: The Reckoning” by @philmcraig.bsky.social today, and now I’m sad because I didn’t want it to end! I got attached to many of the people he profiles in the book (especially nurse Angela). I’m going to have to listen again from the start. Beautiful book, well narrated!
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Having read "1945: The Reckoning by @philmcraig.bsky.social, I thought I would revisit Bernstein's "China 1945" to carry on the theme. Highly recommended for those who've come across the "Who lost China?" question and want to explore in more depth.
#histbookchat #ww2 #sww #booksky
#histbookchat #ww2 #sww #booksky
October 4, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Having read "1945: The Reckoning by @philmcraig.bsky.social, I thought I would revisit Bernstein's "China 1945" to carry on the theme. Highly recommended for those who've come across the "Who lost China?" question and want to explore in more depth.
#histbookchat #ww2 #sww #booksky
#histbookchat #ww2 #sww #booksky
Always nice to see a new one pop up www.amazon.co.uk/1945-Reckoni...
September 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Always nice to see a new one pop up www.amazon.co.uk/1945-Reckoni...