Dan Snow’s History Hit, the digital platform and Little Dot Channels, part of Little Dot Studios have unveiled their October slate of new podcasts and documentaries.
The schedule includes medieval warfare, Norse legends, royal intrigue, modern conflict, and true crime stories.
One of the month’s biggest launches is Gone Medieval: Norse Mythology, a five-part series running from 3 to 17 October.
Hosts Matt Lewis and Dr Eleeanor Janega explore Viking myths from the dawn of creation to Ragnarok, with immersive sound design, storytelling, and expert interviews.
The series brings to life figures such as Odin, Thor, Loki, and Freyja, giving listeners a deeper understanding of Norse belief systems and their lasting cultural impact.
Dan Snow presents three major one-off specials this month, beginning with The Battle of Agincourt on 3 October. The programme explores how Henry V’s smaller English force overcame overwhelming odds against the French in 1415.
On 6 October, The Spanish Civil War features historian Helen Graham tracing the conflict from 1936 to 1939, covering its international impact and the rise of Franco.
Later in the month, on 24 October, Snow turns to the remarkable life of Joan of Arc, recounting her role in lifting the siege of Orléans and her enduring legacy in French history.
Elsewhere across the network, Not Just the Tudors hosts a panel discussion on Henry VIII on Screen on 9 October, featuring Suzannah Lipscomb with experts Dr Joanne Paul, Jessie Childs and Alex von Tunzelmann.
On 12 October, The Ancients sees Tristan Hughes investigate how the Iceni survived Roman rule after Boudicca’s failed revolt.
Kate Lister’s Betwixt the Sheets continues weekly in September with a focus on history’s brothels, from floating ships to the Wild West.
On YouTube, History Hit launches Could You Survive as a Redcoat? on 26 October, with Luke Tomes exploring the hardships faced by British soldiers during the American Revolutionary War.
Little Dot Channels are also premiering a slate of impactful documentaries. The Defector: Escape From North Korea launches on 2 October, following a smuggler’s dangerous mission.
On 9 October, Where Wolves Feast: Afghanistan’s War Without End revisits the country’s conflicts 20 years after 9/11.
Music fans will see Liam Payne: The Price of Fame on 16 October, a documentary about the late singer’s career and struggles behind the spotlight.
Oscar Pistorius: Track Star on Trial arrives on 22 October, charting the athlete’s fall from Paralympic hero to convicted killer.
The Real Crime strand also returns this month with Behind the Screams. On 3 October, the series examines the story of American murderer Ed Gein, whose crimes have inspired numerous films and a forthcoming Netflix drama. A later episode on 13 October profiles John Wayne Gacy, the serial killer infamously known as the “Killer Clown.”
Between them, History Hit and Little Dot Channels are offering a wide mix of programming, balancing history-focused storytelling with contemporary and true crime documentaries.
The partnership continues to expand both networks’ reach, combining History Hit’s growing podcast catalogue with Little Dot’s expertise across digital and social platforms.
