Daniel Darkens and Nina Bickerton

The Obscure

Society EN ↓ 3 episodes

History remembers the famous — but what about everyone else? The Obscure is a relaxed and often funny podcast that shines a light on historical figures whose contributions were vital, fascinating, or quietly revolutionary, yet largely unrecognised. Hosted by Daniel Darkens and Nina Bickerton, it’s a podcast for curious minds who enjoy learning, laughing, and looking at history sideways.

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Daniel Darkens and Nina Bickerton

Episodes

Mad Jack Mytton 11.07.2026 54:50

Join Daniel Darkens and, while Nina takes a short break, a very special guest Minna Hayman in the latest episode of The Obscure. Today's interesting character is Mad Jack Mytton, a larger than life character from the early part of the nineteenth century. Using the biography written by his friend Nimrod, fascinating details of this remarkable character come to light. This ultimately tragic tale inc...

John Scott Haldane 27.06.2026 56:28

Join Daniel Darkens and Nina Bickerton for another episode of The Obscure as they take you through the life and achievements of John Scott Haldane. Each future episode will pluck another interesting character out of the obscure and take them into the limelight. JS Haldane's is a story of remarkable achievement in the area of safety and welfare, from coal miners to mountaineers, from deep sea diver...

Maurice Wilson 12.06.2026 47:32

Join Daniel Darkens and Nina Bickerton as they take you through the life and adventures of Maurice Wilson in this first ever episode of The Obscure podcast. Every episode will pluck another interesting character out of the obscure and into the limelight. Maurice's is a tragic tale, but includes incredible bravery and ambition. Most of the information for the episode is taken from his two biographi...