EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 12 MIN

The Irish Potato Famine: Blight, Policy and Legacy

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

In this episode we unpack the 1845–1852 famine that devastated Ireland – exploring the potato blight’s biology, the socioeconomic fabric of rural Ireland and how British legislation shaped relief efforts. We examine contemporary evidence, debate historians’ assessments of policy failure or negligence, and consider why the famine remains a pivotal moment in Irish and British history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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