Podcast: The Rest Is History (LS 80 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)
Episode: 650. London’s Golden Age: The Mad Life of Dr Johnson (Part 1)
Pub date: 2026-03-09

Get Podcast Transcript →
powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization

Who was Samuel Johnson, the dominant literary celebrity of 18th century London and the man who wrote the Dictionary? Why did his friendship with James Boswell, a sex and celebrity obsessed, but very talented writer, flourish? And, how does this titanic friendship open a window onto Georgian Britain; from slavery to the politics of the day?

Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss one of history’s greatest Englishmen, Samuel Johnson, and his infamous friendship with the man who immortalised him forever, in an age that changed Britain’s politics forever…

Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com

_______

Twitter:

@TheRestHistory

@holland_tom

@dcsandbrook

Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude

Executive Producer: Dom Johnson

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Goalhanger, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.