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Should historians be celebrities?

What are the opportunities, and dangers, when historians become celebrities? Plus: history’s most incredible imposters

Published: October 2, 2025 at 9:54 AM

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Historian, author and broadcaster David Olusoga is among the famous faces to feature on new TV series The Celebrity Traitors, which launches in the UK next Wednesday, 8 October on BBC One. But what are the opportunities, and dangers, when historians become celebrities? And to what extent should history be entertainment? Regular panellists Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter share their thoughts. Plus: history’s most incredible imposters.

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