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Wellington and Ireland

In this episode, we explore the life and times of the Irishman who defeated Napoleon and went on ...

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19.00 24 May 2026


Wellington and Ireland



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19.00 24 May 2026


In this episode, we explore the life and times of the Irishman who defeated Napoleon and went on to become the prime minister of Britain and find out his complicated relationship with this country.

Featuring: Dr Síle McGuckian, historian and lawyer; Gareth Glover, military historian; and Prof Michael Broers, Emeritus Professor of Western European History at Oxford University.


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