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UK Judge's Courtroom Laughter Sparks Viral Podcast Clip

2/7/2026

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A judge in the UK Supreme Court accidentally played a clip from The Rest is History featuring Tom Holland's impersonation of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
The moment sparked laughter in the courtroom and was quickly shared online.
A Supreme Court spokesperson confirmed the video's authenticity.
The Rest is History is hosted by Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook and is part of Goalhanger's podcast network.

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Story summary

A judge in the UK Supreme Court accidentally played a clip from The Rest is History featuring Tom Holland's impersonation of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
The moment sparked laughter in the courtroom and was quickly shared online.
A Supreme Court spokesperson confirmed the video's authenticity.
The Rest is History is hosted by Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook and is part of Goalhanger's podcast network.