We're back for 2026, positively charged and ready to flow!

In this episode, Douglas and Hugh fight it out for the electric crown with the tale of two pioneers in their field.

In one corner: Thomas Edison! In the other: Nikola Tesla!

What did these two superconductors of Victorian knowledge have in common? Why did they fall out? And who had the last laugh?

You'll also discover exactly what Hugh's girlfriend has stolen from his house, and the new hobby that has made Douglas so very sweet...

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones.

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

With the Winter Solstice firmly in our rearview mirror, we round out the year with an especially festive episode! Hugh cordially invites you and Douglas to the Roman Midwinter celebration of Saturnalia, which sowed the seeds of many Christmas traditions we enjoy to this day.

Then we exchange gifts as Douglas returns the favour by taking you and Hugh through a typical Victorian working class Christmas eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

And you're all invited to a special Christmas quiz at the Ferret and Trouserleg in Lavenham. God bless us, everyone!

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones.

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

https://tinyurl.com/History4UInstagram

Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

Tremble, listener. This episode brings together some of history's most horrific characters - including both James Corden and Piers Morgan. You have been warned....

Join Douglas and Hugh as they explore the reign of terror that is the Spanish Inquisition. Expect bloodshed, persecution, torture and grisly death. But who were they, who were they after, and how did you become an Inquisitor?

You'll also discover how Douglas got himself a four-legged friend and what's gone horribly wrong in Hugh's kitchen. You have been warned..again.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones.

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

https://tinyurl.com/History4UInstagram

Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder