Dominic Sandbrook is one of Britain’s best-known historians, a writer and broadcaster whose work has shaped how the country remembers the post-war era. He is best known for his bestselling series tracing Britain from the 1950s to the 1980s - Never Had It So Good, White Heat, State of Emergency, Seasons in the Sun and Who Dares Wins - as well as books on recent American history including Mad as Hell.
His television work includes BBC Two’s documentary series The 70s and The 80s, which adapted his writing for screen and brought political and cultural history to mass audiences. He also wrote The Great British Dream Factory, his acclaimed history of modern British popular culture, and presented further BBC documentaries including Das Auto, Tomorrow’s Worlds, and Let Us Entertain You.
Sandbrook is also the author of the Adventures in Time series for younger readers - inspired by his son and described by the Financial Times as a “spectacular series retelling thrilling tales from past eras” - covering everyone from the Vikings and Cleopatra to the world wars and the six wives of Henry VIII. A longtime critic and columnist, he has been the Sunday Times chief history critic for almost two decades and writes a regular column for The Times.
Tom Holland is an award-winning historian and broadcaster whose bestselling books and adaptations have redefined how we understand antiquity, Christianity and the foundations of the modern West. As co...
Dominic Sandbrook is a historian, columnist and broadcaster known for his bestselling chronicles of post-war Britain and acclaimed cultural documentaries. As co-host of The Rest Is History, he pairs d...
Tabitha Syrett is the producer of one of the world’s most popular podcasts, The Rest Is History, which she has produced since 2023. During her tenure, she has overseen the show’s hugely successful ser...
Founder of SkyBridge and chair of SALT, a global platform for ideas, innovation and investment. A former White House Communications Director and Goldman Sachs alum, he now co-hosts The Rest Is Politics US and writes widely on finance, crypto and American power. A six-time author and leading voice in the digital economy, he brings insider insight with a global perspective.
Multi-award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Steph brings two decades of frontline economic reporting to The Rest Is Money. From factory floors to FTSE boardrooms, she makes the real economy feel human, clear and genuinely useful.
Bestselling novelist and presenter whose global hit The Thursday Murder Club series has topped charts worldwide and inspired a major 2025 film adaptation. A natural storyteller with a singular comic touch, he brings warmth, wit and world-class narrative instinct to every conversation.
Anita Anand is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and author, widely respected for her forensic intelligence and global perspective. Across radio, television and print, she has interviewed prime ministers and presidents, reported from the frontlines of international politics, and brought overlooked histories into the mainstream. As co-host of Empire and the voice of BBC Radio 4’s Any Answers?, Anita combines rigorous journalism with rare narrative authority.
William Dalrymple is one of the great historians of Britain and India. A bestselling author and celebrated broadcaster, he is best known for The Company Quartet and for reshaping how empire, power and global history are understood today. Co-founder of the Jaipur Literature Festival, his work bridges scholarship and storytelling with exceptional clarity and reach.
James Holland is an award-winning historian, bestselling author and leading authority on the Second World War. A compelling broadcaster and writer, he is known for bringing military history vividly to life across books, television and live audiences. As co-host of We Have Ways of Making You Talk, James blends deep research with sharp, accessible storytelling.
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Alan Shearer is the Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer and one of football’s most respected figures. A former England captain and Ballon d’Or finalist, he has transitioned into a highly regarded broadcasting career. As co-host of The Rest Is Football, Alan brings authority, experience and clarity to the biggest conversations in the sport.
Millie Bright OBE is one of the most influential figures in modern women’s football. Captain of Chelsea and a leader within the England national team, she has won multiple league titles and captained the Lionesses to a World Cup final. On and off the pitch, Millie represents strength, leadership and the future of the game.
Rachel Daly is one of England’s most versatile and accomplished footballers. A key figure in the Euro-winning Lionesses squad and a prolific scorer in the Women’s Super League, she has excelled across positions at club and international level. As co-host of The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness, Rachel brings elite insight and sharp analysis to the women’s game.
Alex Aljoe is a sports broadcaster and journalist known for her sharp analysis and confident on-air presence. As co-host of The Rest Is Football: LaLiga alongside Gary Lineker, she brings clarity, intelligence and cultural context to the biggest stories in Spanish football. A natural communicator with deep knowledge of the modern game, Alex connects elite sport to the wider conversations around it.
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Hannah Fry is a mathematician, broadcaster, and Professor at the University of Cambridge, decoding patterns that shape human behaviour with wit and clarity. Her work spans BBC, Bloomberg, and National Geographic, including The Secret Genius of Modern Life and The Infinite Explorer, alongside writing for The New Yorker and authoring Hello World.
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Michael Stevens is an educator, inventor, and creator of Vsauce, building a global community of curious minds. Through videos, tours, and The Curiosity Box, he makes science and the human experience accessible and awe-inspiring, asking unforgettable questions, collaborating with Adam Savage, and reaching billions across stages, classrooms, and screens worldwide today now.
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