Jack Blackburn
The Times history correspondent who reads and narrates the episode's main story about Catherine Juleep Singh and her sisters, providing historical context and reporting.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 32min
The bomb that changed the world
Join Jack Blackburn, a History Correspondent for The Times, and Tom Whipple, the Science Editor, as they delve into the harrowing events surrounding the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They discuss the decision-making process behind using such devastating weapons against a nation already on the brink of defeat. The podcast also explores how public opinion evolved in the wake of these bombings, reflecting on the moral dilemmas and the complex legacy that continues to shape discussions on nuclear warfare today.
Mar 14, 2026 • 11min
The last princess of Punjab who saved families from the Holocaust - The Saturday Story
Jack Blackburn, a Times history correspondent who reads and main story, narrates Catherine Juleep Singh, goddaughter of Queen Victoria and daughter of the last Maharajah of Punjab. He describes her rescuing Jewish families to Britain, a meaningful pendant and its provenance, the Kassel meeting that triggered escapes, and her sisters’ exile and suffragette activism.
