Reel History UK

What's the show about?

Presented by Hugh K. David and Jenna Pateman, Reel History UK is an informative and engaging podcast exploring the presentation of historical events within pop culture ranging across film and television.

Each episode, our hosts focus on a chosen television show or movie property that may be based on or around important historical events.

From there, each episode discussion leads to the ultimate decision, is the chosen media property REAL History or REEL History?

The show is co-produced and published by 4DA Publishing and Bunkazilla UK.

Reel History UK - Episodes

Listen to every episode of the podcast. Sorted by newest to oldest.

Reel History 3×05 – From Hell (2001)

March 4, 2021March 3, 2021

Recorded during UK Black History Month 2020 but now released in US Black History Month 2021, Hugh and Jenna talk about the 2001 adaptation of the graphic novel From Hell in a brand new episode of Reel History UK. […]

Reel History 3×04 – Cool Runnings (1993)

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

Recorded during UK Black History Month 2020 but now released in US Black History Month 2021, Hugh and Jenna talk about Cool Runnings; the Disney movie based on the unlikely true story of Jamaica’s Olympic bobsleigh team. Listen now on Bunkazilla UK. […]

Reel History 3×03 – The Princess & The Frog (2009)

February 5, 2021February 4, 2021

Recorded during UK Black History Month 2020 but now released in US Black History Month 2021, Hugh and Jenna talk about Disney’s 2009 return to 2D animation with The Princess & The Frog. Listen now on Bunkazilla UK. […]

Reel History 3×02 – Denial (2016)

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

As part of Holocaust Memorial Day, Hugh K. David and Jenna Pateman are joined by Dr Waitman Wade Beorn to discuss the historical topics raised by Denial; a 2016 legal film starring Rachel Weisz and Timothy Spall. Listen now on Bunkazilla UK. […]

Reel History 3×01 – Christmas Traditions

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Season 3 Reel History UK kicks off looking at Christmas traditions with guest Dr David Howell of the University of Gloucestershire joining Hugh and Jenna. Discover the history behind gift-giving, coal, Krampus and more in this latest episode. […]

Reel History 2×13 – Lisa The Iconoclast

August 7, 2020January 12, 2021

We wrap up season two of Reel History UK by paying a visit to Springfield and The Simpsons! Hugh and Jenna sit down to discuss classic episode “Lisa The Iconoclast” in this brand new podcast. Listen now on Bunkazilla UK. […]

Reel History 2×12 – Yesterday

July 31, 2020August 3, 2020

This episode sees the recent Danny Boyle & Richard Curtis Beatles themed comedy-fantasy, Yesterday, as the film of historical discussion. Find out what Hugh and Jenna made of the film now on Bunkazilla UK. […]

Reel History 2×11 – The Man in The Iron Mask

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020

The 1998 Hollywood adaptation of The Man in The Iron Mask is the focus of this episode of Reel History UK. With two Leonardo DiCaprios, how well does it reflect the history of the period? […]

Reel History UK – Disneyland Special

July 19, 2020July 20, 2020

Recorded for the 65th anniversary of the original Disneyland’s opening, Hugh and Jenna are joined by special guest Dr Sabrina Mittermeier to talk about the history of Disneyland in a brand new episode of Reel History UK. […]

Reel History 2×10 – The King’s Speech

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020

The King’s Speech was a massive success when it arrived in cinemas and winning Best Picture, Actor and Director at the Oscars. Is it historically accurate though? Find out in new Reel History UK. […]