Anthony Seldon: podcast appearances and interviews

Sir Anthony Francis Seldon, born on August 2, 1953, is a British contemporary historian and educator. He is recognized for his political biographies of several British Prime Ministers, including John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, and Liz Truss. As an author and editor, he has written more than 50 books covering topics such as contemporary history, politics, and education. Seldon has also held prominent leadership roles in education, serving as the master of Wellington College in Berkshire, as well as the head of Epsom College and Brighton College. In 2009, he established The Wellington Academy, notable for being the first state school to bear the name of its founding independent school. From 2015 to 2020, he was vice-chancellor of the University of Buckingham. In 2024, he returned to Wellington College as the founding director of Wellington College Education and has devised various initiatives including AI in Education, the Museum of the Prime Minister, and the Western Front Way. Beyond his educational roles, he co-founded the Institute for Contemporary British History and Action for Happiness. He is a governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company and served as the founding chair of the National Archives Trust. Seldon has been an honorary historical adviser to 10 Downing Street and participated in the First World War Centenary Culture Committee. He was knighted in the 2014 Birthday Honors for services to education and modern political history.