John O'Farrell

Comedian and writer

London, UK

About John

John O'Farrell is a comedian and writer known for his work on shows like The Last Leg and Mock the Week. He has also written several books, including a memoir and a collection of essays. O'Farrell has a strong online presence, with a large following on Twitter and Instagram. He is based in the UK.

Associated Podcasts

We Are History

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Recent Appearances

The 1960s - The advent of the permissive society

We Are History•Apr 30, 2024•42:03•host

The Painful History of Dentistry

We Are History•Apr 23, 2024•49:05•host

John O'Farrell

About John

Associated Podcasts

We Are History

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Recent Appearances

The 1960s - The advent of the permissive society

The Painful History of Dentistry

Key Topics

British Shops and Shopping Centres

The Brighton Bomb – 1984

The History of April Fool’s Day

The Grand Tour

The French Revolution

The Story of Live Aid

International Women’s Day

The Glorious Revolution of 1688

The Golden Age of Smuggling

The Green Belt: Contentious countryside

The Gunpowder Plot: He didn’t start the fire

From Bits to Bots: A History of AI

Nudity down the centuries

The Zimmermann Telegram

The Haitian Revolution - the slave rebellion that succeeded

The Glamour Boys

The Race for the Bomb

Bonuscast: Angela Barnes and John O'Farrell answer your questions.