Madeline Pelling

Dr Madeleine Pelling is a cultural historian and broadcaster. Her debut, Writing on the Wall: Graffiti and the Rebellion in Eighteenth-Century Britain (Profile, 2024), was named a Book of the Year by The Sunday Times, BBC History, and History Today. Her second, Hoax: Truth and Lies in the Age of Enlightenment (Profile, 2026), explores the eighteenth century’s obsession with fraud and performative truth. ​ Maddy holds a PhD from the University of York, and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. She is a regular presenter and expert contributor for television, having worked with Channel 4, Sky Arts, Warner Bros, BBC and others. ​ Her engaging and narrative broadcast style, including as co-host of History Hit's popular After Dark podcast, has earned her critical recognition, including nominations as 'Best New Presenter' and 'Listener's Choice' at the UK ARIA Awards, and a win as 'Rookie of the Year' at the True Crime Awards.