609. Nelson: The Gathering Storm (Part 2)

The Rest Is History

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🗓️ 15 October 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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After two years at sea, what happened when Horatio Nelson - now Britain’s most celebrated naval commander - finally returned home, to his wife and father? Following his involvement in the poisonous politics of Naples, his terrible treatment of the Jacobite rebels, and starting an affair with the notorious Lady Emma Hamilton, how was Nelson received? And, with the storm clouds of war gathering above the Baltic, in what heroic way would Nelson next be called to serve his country? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss Nelson’s controversial return to Britain, his relationship with Emma Hamilton, and the road to the legendary Battle of Copenhagen… _______ Start generating your own greener electricity for less, with £500 off Solar. Visit https://www.hivehome.com/history for more information. T&Cs apply* *Output and savings varies by season, electricity usage and system size. Paid-for surplus requires an eligible SEG tariff. Offer for new customers only. Ends 17th November. Search Vanguard to find out more. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax rules apply. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Exec Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:42.2	When Nelson's carriage drew up outside Neret's hotel in one of central London's most elegant streets,
1:50.2	the pavement was packed with well-wishers. He was dressed in full uniform with three stars on his
1:55.9	breast and two gold medals, reported the Naval Chronicle, and was welcomed by repeated
2:01.6	huzzars from the crowd, which he returned with a low bow. He looked extremely well,
2:08.0	but in person very thin. In the hotel lobby, Fanny and Edmund were waiting, nervously ringing
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