Episode 9 - Author George Orwells blue plaque and the making of 1984

Published: May 30, 2019, 5 a.m.

On the 70th anniversary of the publication of author George Orwell\u2019s most famous novel 1984, presenter Charles Rowe interviews historian Howard Spencer to discover the story behind Orwell\u2019s blue plaque in London and discuss how accurate he was in predicting the future.\n\nTo find out more about our blue plaques scheme or order a copy of our guide to London\u2019s Blue Plaques, go to https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices