PARANORMAL PARANOIA - Episode 4: The Clink

In the final episode of the Headlock History podcast, Thomas wraps up the findings from previous interviews and aims to tackle the two key questions of the podcast: why was British wrestling removed from TV in 1988, and was the independent wrestling boom in the 2010s a revival of the sport in Britain.Full versions of the whole podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tAMusic: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

In this episode of the Headlock History podcast, British professional wrestler Jack Critchlow (Critchy) discusses his own career, training during the 2010s period.Full versions of the whole podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tAMusic: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

In this episode of the Headlock History podcast, Ben Litherland, author of Wrestling in Britain: Sporting Entertainments, Celebrity and Audiences, joins Thomas to critically examine British professional wrestling within a wider socio-cultural framework. They discuss how wrestling has reflected and shaped ideas about class, celebrity, and entertainment in Britain, moving beyond nostalgia to explore its deeper cultural significance. Ben offers a sharp and insightful analysis of wrestling’s place in British society.Extended versions of the podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tAMusic: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

In this episode of the Headlock History podcast, Infinite Wrestling co-founder and former promoter Ciaran McConnell joins Thomas to discuss what happened after British wrestling was taken off television in 1988. We discuss the conditions leading to the scene eventually rebounding, with the advent of wrestling schools, tribute shows and new influences leading to a creative and commercial boom in the 2010s.Extended versions of the podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tAMusic: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

In this episode of the Headlock History podcast, the guests are the team behind Wrestling Heritage, a massive online archive of British professional wrestling history. We explore wrestling's cultural grip during the World of Sport era and the factors that led to its decline in the 1980s. We also dig into their personal memories and the enduring appeal of wrestling.Extended versions of the podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tA⁠ Music: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

An introduction to the Headlock History podcast series, where journalist Thomas Brace will explore the history of British professional wrestling from the golden era to the present day.Extended versions of the podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tA Music: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/⁠

“I’m scared to go home” - this podcast dives into the emotions of young Americans living in London, facing turmoil after Donald Trump’s election win. From the policy to the personal, Trump’s win had a big impact on them, and returning to their home country won't be the same. Presented by Sam Norman.

The media landscape is rapidly changing with the emergence of social media. Presenter Lucy White delves into how news coverage has adapted to the change - speaking with Daily Mail’s associate editor Charlie Lankston, and BBC’s head of Editorial Standards Tim Burke. They discuss the coverage of the Idaho Murders, Luigi Mangione and Nicola Bulley's disappearance, and how American media is given far greater freedom than the British press.

Women’s football has continued its great rise in England, especially in the WSL. However, there are gaps appearing in the coverage from major broadcasters, from wrong names to limited analysis. In talking to Rob Pratley and Lucy Jones, we look deeper into the issues in the WSL broadcasting, and around the globe.Presented by Liberty Simons.

Dylan Trenouth interviews Afghans in London about the role that music plays in their life. This programme was inspired by the ‘Last Torch’ movement, which saw Afghan women singing online, in protest of the current regime’s ‘Morality Laws’. The Taliban, as part of a system of suppression against women, have banned female voices in public.