Max Pearson

BBC World Service presenter

London, UK

About Max

Max Pearson is a BBC World Service presenter with a background in journalism and broadcasting. He has worked on various programs, including news and current affairs. Pearson has a strong interest in storytelling and has presented several documentaries. He is known for his engaging and informative style. Pearson has a degree in journalism from the University of Manchester. In his free time, he enjoys reading and traveling. He is based in London, UK.

Associated Podcasts

The History Hour

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Recent Appearances

Movie history: Seven Samurai and Casablanca

The History Hour•Mar 14, 2026•1:00:46•host

The Shetland Bus and toxic shock syndrome

The History Hour•Feb 21, 2026•1:00:12•host

Max Pearson

About Max

Associated Podcasts

The History Hour

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Recent Appearances

Movie history: Seven Samurai and Casablanca

The Shetland Bus and toxic shock syndrome

Key Topics

Chile’s Penguin Revolution and the 5,000-year-old frozen mummy

The birth of the modern fitted kitchen and the creation of Cluedo

The American Freedom Train and the invention of text messaging

The history of toys

Norway’s sushi contribution and Laurel and Hardy’s Christmas

Literary hoaxes and an underground cathedral

Juan Carlos becomes King of Spain and ending the Bosnian war

Music producer Sonny Roberts and treating diabetes

The evacuation of Tristan da Cunha and Japan surrenders to China at the end of World War Two

The fight against sexual harassment in Egypt and Omar Sharif enters the world stage

The Chindits and USAID