# Peter Hennessy
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Peter John Hennessy, Baron Hennessy of Nympsfield, (born 28 March 1947) is an English historian and academic specialising in the history of government. Since 1992, he has been Attlee Professor of Contemporary British History at Queen Mary University of London.
== Early life ==
Hennessy was born in Edmonton, north London, the youngest child of William G. Hennessy by his marriage to Edith (Wood-Johnson) Hennessy.
The Secret State: preparing for the worst 1945-2009
Contributor(s): Professor Peter Hennessy
The Secret State: preparing for the worst 1945-2009
Contributor(s): Professor Peter Hennessy
Education for Human Flourishing - A Conversation with Sir Anthony Seldon
Sir Anthony Seldon is a leading authority on contemporary British history and education and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham. He is author or editor of over 40 books on contemporary history, politics and education and is the author on, and honorary historical advisor to, Downi…
Matters of Interest: The Order of the Garter and the Tyranny of the Benefit-Cost Ratio
In this episode, Lee and Richard reflect on attending the installation service for the Order of the Garter at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, where they witnessed the induction of Peter Hennessy. But instead of being misty-eyed about the ceremony, should they have been more critical of this (allegedly…
England through to the World Cup semi-final
Jude Bellingham's goals set up a clash with Argentina. Also today, the constitutional historian and former crossbench peer Peter Hennessy returns to BH to give Paddy his final broadcast interview, to mark his Radio 4 programme on decency in politics. Legend of the screen and stage Dame Helen Mirren…
Decency Politics
As a journalist, historian, constitutional scholar and member of the House of Lords, Peter Hennessy has been observing British public and political life for more than 50 years. But now he's retiring from the House of Lords, and as he does he's struck by the rancour that is corroding our politics. W…
BBC Proms, Quiz Pilots and Interview of the Year
The 2026 BBC Proms season is underway, and so presenter Andrea Catherwood heads to the Royal Albert Hall to talk to Radio 3 controller Sam Jackson to discuss this year's schedule, which includes a prog rock themed concert and appearances from international orchestras such as the Berlin Philaharmoni…
Leading historian Peter Hennessy
From the House of Lords to Whitehall, Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield has spent decades studying the people and institutions that shape Britain.
'The British constitution belongs to all of us’
As he steps away from the House of Lords, the leading historian and former Crossbench Peer shares his thoughts…
Why “Don’t You Understand Economics?” Is a Con - Barry's Economics
“That's just basic economics.”It's a phrase that gets used quite a lot to shut down arguments about wages, rent, taxation and inequality. But what happens when the research contradicts the textbook?No sponsors, ever.... this channel is funded by viewers:▶ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barrysecon…
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