Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Lord Asa Briggs recalled that he’d never seen so many telephones in his life and when they all started ringing as he arrived at Hut 6 in mid 1943, it sent him into a bit of a panic!
Discover the story of Lord Asa Briggs, one of Britain’s most influential historians, and his time at Bletchley Park between 1943 and 1945, offering a fascinating insight into life inside the wartime codebreaking operation.
Featuring Bletchley Park historian Dr Thomas Cheetham, biographer Adam Sisman, and a rare interview with Lord Briggs himself.
Listen to the full podcast.
Lord Asa Briggs recalled that he’d never seen so many telephones in his life and when they all started ringing as he arrived at Hut 6 in mid 1943, it sent him into a bit of a panic!
Discover the story of Lord Asa Briggs, one of Britain’s most influential historians, and his time at Bletchley Park between 1943 and 1945, offering a fascinating insight into life inside the wartime codebreaking operation.
Featuring Bletchley Park historian Dr Thomas Cheetham, biographer Adam Sisman, and a rare interview with Lord Briggs himself.
Listen to the full podcast.
