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Dominic Sandbrook
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Sandbrook in 2021
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Dominic Christopher Sandbrook (born 2 October 1974) is a British historian, author, and television presenter. He is well-known for writing books about modern British history. He also co-hosts a popular podcast called The Rest is History with fellow historian Tom Holland.
Early Life and Education
Dominic Sandbrook was born in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England, on 2 October 1974. He went to Malvern College, which was a school just for boys.
After school, he studied history and French at Balliol College, Oxford. He then continued his studies, earning a Master's degree (MLitt) in history from the University of St Andrews. Later, he completed a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree at Jesus College, Cambridge. A PhD is a very high academic degree that shows you are an expert in a specific subject.
Dominic used to teach history at the University of Sheffield. He was also recognized as one of "25 Authors for the Future" by Waterstone's, a big bookshop, in 2007. In 2021, he became a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS), which is an honor for historians.
Writing Books
Dominic Sandbrook is famous for his series of books about Britain's history after World War II. These books explore how life changed in the country over several decades.
His first book in this series was Never Had It So Good, published in 2005. It covered the years from 1956 to 1963, a time when Britain was changing a lot, from the Suez Crisis to the rise of the Beatles. Many people praised this book for being detailed and enjoyable to read.
He continued the story with White Heat, which came out in 2006. This book looked at the years from 1964 to 1970, including the time when Harold Wilson was Prime Minister. Critics said it was very impressive in its scope and detail.
Dominic then wrote State of Emergency (2010), covering 1970–74, and Seasons in the Sun, which went up to 1979 when Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister. His fifth book in the series, Who Dares Wins, was published in 2019. It focused on the first three years of Margaret Thatcher's government, from 1979 to 1982. Reviewers described it as a rich and well-written look at that period.
Besides his British history series, Dominic also wrote Mad as Hell in 2011. This book was about American culture and politics in the 1970s, looking at things like disco music and the presidencies of Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.
Dominic has also written many articles and reviews for newspapers like the Daily Mail and The Sunday Times. He has also appeared on BBC radio and television shows.
Television and Radio Shows
Dominic Sandbrook has presented many history shows on BBC television and radio. He helps bring history to life for viewers and listeners.
Some of his notable TV series include:
- The 70s (2012): A four-part series exploring Britain during the 1970s.
- Strange Days: Cold War Britain (2013): This show looked at Britain's experiences during the Cold War.
- Tomorrow's Worlds: The Unearthly History of Science Fiction (2014): A four-part series about the history of science fiction.
- Let Us Entertain You (2015): This series explored British culture after World War II.
- The 80s with Dominic Sandbrook (2016): A three-part series about Britain in the 1980s.
He has also presented many radio programs on BBC Radio 4, often as part of the Archive on 4 series. These shows covered a wide range of topics, from the history of British radio entertainment to the role of Prime Minister's Questions.
Podcast
Since 2020, Dominic Sandbrook has co-hosted a very popular podcast called The Rest is History. He presents it with his friend and fellow historian, Tom Holland. On the podcast, they discuss many different historical events and figures, making history fun and interesting for a large audience.
Personal Life
Dominic Sandbrook lives in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, with his wife, Catherine, and their son.
He is a big fan of the football team Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C..
