Legacy
Original Legacy Productions
Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell the wild stories of some of the most extraordinary men and women ever to have lived – and ask whether they have the rep they deserve. Should Nina Simone’s role in the civil rights movement be more celebrated than it is? When you find out what Picasso got up to in his studio, can you still admire his art? Was Napoleon a hero or a tyrant - or both? (And, while we’re at it, was he even short?) Legacy is the show that looks at big lives from the perspective of now – and doesn’t always like what it sees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Jun 25, 2024 • 45min
Hoover | The Library Clerk Who Became All Powerful | 1
As a young boy, J Edgar Hoover strives for perfection and control. After a stint working at the Library of Congress he embarks on a career in law enforcement. But it's not long before his perfect image is threatened, and he needs to find someone to blame when things goes wrong. What happens next will set him on the path to becoming the founding director of the FBI - and one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2024 • 57min
Margaret Thatcher | We’re All Thatcherites Now | 4
Stabbed in the back by her Tory allies, Thatcher is forced to wave goodbye to Number 10. She remains active in public life until declining health forces her to withdraw. Today, more than a decade after her death, her legacy continues to divide: for some, she is an icon of conservatism who revived the British economy; for others, the harbinger of increased inequality. Either way, Thatcher's legacy still defines British politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2024 • 51min
Margaret Thatcher | Strikes, Bombs, & Selling the Silver | 3
Conflict is never far from Thatcher's politics - and life. She becomes locked in a year long bitter stand off with miners on strike over her planned closures. She doesn't give in either to the IRA. If anything - after surviving a near-miss assassination attempt, she is more resolute than ever in seeing through the changes she believes the country needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2024 • 52min
Margaret Thatcher | Cuts, Riots, & War | 2
As Britain's first female Prime Minister, Thatcher has made history. But she's off to a shaky start: her economic policies are unpopular and lead to riots across the country. It looks like her tenure might be cut short - until ... Argentina decides to invade the Falklands islands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2024 • 57min
Margaret Thatcher | The Making of the Iron Lady | 1
The daughter of a methodist shopkeeper, Margaret Thatcher has never believed in luck. She knows that together with her strength of character, hard work is what will bring her success. And soon enough, she proves herself one of the most formidable politicians the country has ever seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 21, 2024 • 46min
Cleopatra | The Last Pharaoh of Egypt | 4
Cleopatra's life as the last Pharaoh merges seduction and scholarship. From her fierce political strategies to her tragic end, her story reveals much about power dynamics. The podcast navigates the complex legacy shaped by biases and cultural perceptions. It also tackles the modern reimagining of Cleopatra's race and gender, reflecting ongoing debates about historical representation. Exploring her defiance of gender norms, the conversation connects her legacy to contemporary female leaders and questions how history remembers powerful women.
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May 14, 2024 • 51min
Cleopatra | Bling...and Bloodshed | 3
Cleopatra dazzles Mark Antony with her grand entrance on a golden barge. Their strategic alliance to conquer Parthia is highlighted, showing Cleopatra's political acumen and ruthless nature. Tensions rise as betrayals unfold, leading to the tragic end of Cleopatra and Mark Antony.
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May 7, 2024 • 47min
Cleopatra | The Courageous Queen | 2
Julius Caesar, the most powerful man, could change Cleopatra's fate as she boldly smuggles herself to meet him. Explore Cleopatra's rise to power, strategic alliances, and challenges she faces in maintaining her position amidst political turmoil.
Apr 30, 2024 • 41min
Cleopatra | A Taste for Betrayal | 1
Cleopatra's luxuriously violent rise to power, betrayal by close allies, controversial portrayal as a black woman, origins in vibrant Alexandria, political maneuverings in Rome, and power struggles with Mark Antony amidst growing tensions between Rome and Egypt.
Apr 23, 2024 • 33min
Alan Turing | A Forgotten Hero | 4
Alan Turing’s life is tragically cut short. And his crucial impact during the war remains unknown for years. But in the 21st century, his legacy in Artificial Intelligence is more relevant than ever and so is his identity as a queer man. How should we reassess the legacy of Alan Turing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
