The History Podcast

Sixty Years of Hurt with David Baddiel explores the meaning of England and Englishness through the history of the England men's football team.

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Sixty Years of Hurt
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David Baddiel tells the story of football and Englishness, from 1966 to the present day.
08 May 2026,1 min
Sixty Years of Hurt
1. England v The World
David starts at the most famous moment in English football – the 1966 World Cup win.
16 May 2026,28 mins
Sixty Years of Hurt
2. England v Mavericks
The mavericks - talent that doesn’t play by the rules - and their impact on the game.
23 May 2026,28 mins
Sixty Years of Hurt
3. England v Hooligans
David Baddiel tackles the ‘English disease’ of hooliganism.
30 May 2026,28 mins
Sixty Years of Hurt
4. England v The Culture
David Baddiel explores Englishness through the history of the England men's football team.
06 Jun 2026,28 mins