BBC History Magazine and History Extra

Bringing history to life

BBC History Magazine has consistently been the market leader since its launch more than 20 years ago, and it’s accompanied by HistoryExtra, a digital powerhouse in the history world. We bring the latest research from the world’s leading historians to our readers and listeners in an accessible yet authoritative way.

HistoryExtra is more than just a website – it also encompasses an app, a suite of newsletters and a podcast.
The HistoryExtra podcast has entertained and informed listeners for more than 15 years and now boasts more than 1,600 episodes, a global reach and an extraordinarily large and engaged listenership.

A leading voice for history

For more than 20 years, BBC History Magazine has delivered the latest historical research and ideas in an accessible and thought-provoking way. Along with our website and podcast, we've consistently been the number one history media brand in the UK.

341k
Monthly print readers
PAMCo H1 2023 AIR
231k
Digital users
Ipsos iris Dec 2023
929k
Combined social media reach
Jan 2024
4.3m
Monthly podcast impressions
July 2023

Meet the team

Our people live and breathe their brand passions – here are some of our expert team members

DavidMusgrove

Content Director, BBC History Magazine and HistoryExtra

“I lead a fantastic team of dedicated and enthusiastic historical journalists and content producers. I love the challenge of making our authoritative and trusted historical content work across different media for different audiences.”

JemimaDixon

Managing Director, BBC History Magazine and HistoryExtra

"I'm an experienced cross-functional leader with a strong track record in developing and delivering growth strategies across print and digital businesses. I've been with Immediate since launch in 2011, with experience spanning a wide range of verticals, both specialist and mass market."

RobertAttar

Editor, BBC History Magazine

“I edit Britain’s best-selling history magazine and work across our hugely successful HistoryExtra podcast and website. I really enjoy collaborating across our various platforms, ensuring we lead the way in popular history content, however our audiences want to engage with it.”

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David Musgrove
Content Director, BBC History Magazine & HistoryExtra
dave.musgrove@immediate.co.uk
Robert Attar
Editor, BBC History Magazine
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