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.
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!
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!
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.
I’m taking them all down - along with at least three national treasures.
Tin hats on!
Tin hats on!
October 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I’m taking them all down - along with at least three national treasures.
Tin hats on!
Tin hats on!
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.
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! 🇦🇺
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...
For some rollicking ultra violent Mediaeval mystery - join me and Steve Tibble in the latest episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social all about Assassins and Templars
September 28, 2025 at 7:51 AM
For some rollicking ultra violent Mediaeval mystery - join me and Steve Tibble in the latest episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social all about Assassins and Templars
My interview with Andre Lownie for @mongerspodcast.bsky.social will be available from 6am London time tomorrow but here’s a taster of a conversation that goes behind the recent headlines of royal naughtiness & punch ups into the serious constitutional/policing aspects of the Andrew and Fergie saga.
August 16, 2025 at 7:28 AM
My interview with Andre Lownie for @mongerspodcast.bsky.social will be available from 6am London time tomorrow but here’s a taster of a conversation that goes behind the recent headlines of royal naughtiness & punch ups into the serious constitutional/policing aspects of the Andrew and Fergie saga.
20th five star review (out of 21!)
August 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
20th five star review (out of 21!)
If anyone is in London and wants to hear a free - and I hope thought provoking talk on VJ Day - then I'm speaking at the National Army Museum. Link below and one of my slides gives a sense of what I'll be discussing.
August 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
If anyone is in London and wants to hear a free - and I hope thought provoking talk on VJ Day - then I'm speaking at the National Army Museum. Link below and one of my slides gives a sense of what I'll be discussing.
The causeway, the rope bridge and the waterfall … the best of the Antrim coast in one day and it was even sunny for an hour!
July 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The causeway, the rope bridge and the waterfall … the best of the Antrim coast in one day and it was even sunny for an hour!
The Antrim coast in three stages.
The walk.
The sundowner.
The indictable offence in all 32 counties.
Loving our week in Ulster.
The walk.
The sundowner.
The indictable offence in all 32 counties.
Loving our week in Ulster.
July 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Antrim coast in three stages.
The walk.
The sundowner.
The indictable offence in all 32 counties.
Loving our week in Ulster.
The walk.
The sundowner.
The indictable offence in all 32 counties.
Loving our week in Ulster.
The Belfast Titanic experience - tho super busy - is as good as everyone says it is. Tons of things I didn’t know and very moving at the end.
Five stars from Mrs C and me tho a ‘Draw me like your French girls’ section could be a useful addition.
Five stars from Mrs C and me tho a ‘Draw me like your French girls’ section could be a useful addition.
July 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The Belfast Titanic experience - tho super busy - is as good as everyone says it is. Tons of things I didn’t know and very moving at the end.
Five stars from Mrs C and me tho a ‘Draw me like your French girls’ section could be a useful addition.
Five stars from Mrs C and me tho a ‘Draw me like your French girls’ section could be a useful addition.
Kudos to whoever curated the Belfast City Hall historical displays. A sensitive and smart account of a contested history, culminating with this room.
Very moving and a necessary reminder of the work that was done to build peace and find space for forgiveness in NI.
Very moving and a necessary reminder of the work that was done to build peace and find space for forgiveness in NI.
July 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Kudos to whoever curated the Belfast City Hall historical displays. A sensitive and smart account of a contested history, culminating with this room.
Very moving and a necessary reminder of the work that was done to build peace and find space for forgiveness in NI.
Very moving and a necessary reminder of the work that was done to build peace and find space for forgiveness in NI.
Insights into the way that the Battle of Britain movie was made with @spitfirefilly.bsky.social
From today’s new episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social
From today’s new episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Insights into the way that the Battle of Britain movie was made with @spitfirefilly.bsky.social
From today’s new episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social
From today’s new episode of @mongerspodcast.bsky.social
First ever appearance on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social with @geoffnorcott.bsky.social talking all things 1945. Also impressed by the imaginative mixture of booze and children’s sweets in the green room.
July 19, 2025 at 5:44 AM
First ever appearance on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social with @geoffnorcott.bsky.social talking all things 1945. Also impressed by the imaginative mixture of booze and children’s sweets in the green room.