‘From the Hovel to the Big House’ is a weekly blog that takes an informative and sometimes irreverent look at Irish social history. It covers a wide range of topics and is designed for both the history buff and the history novice. This podcast will help the listener to understand how our society developed and what we can learn from the past. Presented by duo Dec and social historian Teresita, ‘From the Hovel to the Big House is broadcast weekly in approx. half hour programmes.