Carl Chinn: podcast appearances and interviews

Carl Steven Alfred Chinn is an English historian, author, and radio presenter known for his work related to the city of Birmingham. His professional focus has been on the study and popularisation of Birmingham's history, and he has contributed to the public understanding of the city through various media. Chinn broadcast a programme on the BBC starting in the mid-1990s that centered on Birmingham’s historical developments. In addition to his media work, he has been an academic at the University of Birmingham, initially contracting as a lecturer in 1990 and later attaining the position of full professor in 2002. His contributions to the field of local history and charitable activities were recognised in 2002 when he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire. Chinn’s work has combined scholarly research with public engagement, establishing him as a notable figure in the field of social history within the context of Birmingham.