Fintan Taylor

Stand-up comedian and podcast host

London, England

About Fintan

Fintan Taylor is an Irish comedian, writer, and podcaster. He is best known for his work on the BBC Radio 4 show 'The News Quiz' and his own podcast 'Fin vs History'. Taylor has also written for various publications, including The Guardian and The Independent. He is known for his witty commentary on politics and history. Taylor has been open about his experiences as a gay man and has used his platform to discuss LGBTQ+ issues. He is based in London, England.

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Fin vs History

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Recent Appearances

Doing Ramadan in Greenland | IRA Hunger Strikes (Part 1)

Fin vs History•Mar 23, 2026•58:39•host

The 9th Century #MeToo | Vikings (Part 1)

Fin vs History•Aug 18, 2025•59:29•host

Fintan Taylor

About Fintan

Associated Podcasts

Fin vs History

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Recent Appearances

Doing Ramadan in Greenland | IRA Hunger Strikes (Part 1)

The 9th Century #MeToo | Vikings (Part 1)

Key Topics

Why is Russia so F*cked in the Head? | The Russian Revolution of 1917 (Part 1/5)

The Bowler’s Pegging, The Batsman’s Arsehole | The History of Cricket (Part 1/2)

He Died Doing What He Loved (with Daniel Sloss) | The Rise and Fall of Colonel Gaddafi (Part 4/4)

It’s Raining Rubber Fists (with Daniel Sloss) | The Rise and Fall of Colonel Gaddafi (Part 3/4)

Why do Arab Men Smell So Good? | The Rise and Fall of Colonel Gaddafi (Part 1/4)

Please Don’t Cut Our Heads Off | The Iranian Revolution, 1979 (2/3)

I’m A Stud Pig, Get Me Out Of Here | Nero & The Emperors of Rome (Part 1)

“My horse, my horse, oh sh*t I’ve lost my horse” | Richard III and The Princes in The Tower (Part 2)

A Spine Like A David Beckham Free Kick | Richard III and the Princes in the Tower (Part 1)