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 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. […]

Reel History 2×09 – Joan of Arc

July 2, 2020July 2, 2020

Hugh and Jenna explore the story of Joan of Arc with a look at the 1999 miniseries starring Leelee Sobieski in brand new Reel History UK. […]

Reel History 2×08 – The Western Today

June 25, 2020June 23, 2020

Hugh and Jenna saddle up and ride into the world of westerns in a brand new episode of Reel History UK. Listen now on Bunkazilla UK. […]

Reel History 2×07 – Assassin’s Creed

June 18, 2020June 11, 2020

Hugh and Jenna take a stab at analyzing the Assassin’s Creed movie in the latest episode of Reel History UK. Find out what they made of the film on Bunkazilla. […]

Reel History 2×06 – The Aeronauts

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

We’re flying high with Hugh and Jenna in Reel History as they review 2019’s The Aeronauts starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. Listen to the latest episode now on Bunkazilla. […]