Killing Time with Rebecca Rideal https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com Welcome to Killing Time, the podcast that investigates the darkest moments in our past to shine a light on wider histories. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:09:38 +0000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. History 1440 episodic Welcome to Killing Time, the podcast that investigates the darkest moments in our past to shine a light on wider histories. killingtimepodcast killingtimepodcast No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8000574/podcast_image.jpg Killing Time with Rebecca Rideal https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com 144 144 Act of Oblivion Act of Oblivion https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/act-of-oblivion/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/act-of-oblivion/#comments Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:09:38 +0000 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/fa55d9aa-a3d5-3007-8957-acd12be7fbb9 In this episode Rebecca Rideal is joined by the master of the well-plotted historical thriller, Robert Harris. Robert is a bestselling and award-winning author and he’s here to discuss regicide, seventeenth century history, manhunts and his gripping novel, Act of Oblivion.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

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]]> In this episode Rebecca Rideal is joined by the master of the well-plotted historical thriller, Robert Harris. Robert is a bestselling and award-winning author and he’s here to discuss regicide, seventeenth century history, manhunts and his gripping novel, Act of Oblivion.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast true No 2349 3 40 full The Curious Case of the Interrupted Funeral The Curious Case of the Interrupted Funeral https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-curious-case-of-the-interrupted-funeral/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-curious-case-of-the-interrupted-funeral/#comments Sun, 10 Nov 2024 15:51:36 +0000 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/b4a33ac2-e253-3a45-9199-6038e8431058 In this episode of Killing Time, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian of undertakers and funerals, Dr Dan O’Brien, to investigate a fascinating 19th-century murder mystery.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode of Killing Time, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian of undertakers and funerals, Dr Dan O’Brien, to investigate a fascinating 19th-century murder mystery.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast true No 2914 3 39 full The Confessions of Frannie Langton The Confessions of Frannie Langton https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-confessions-of-frannie-langton/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-confessions-of-frannie-langton/#comments Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:57:04 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/872b5394-ddca-3258-bdd4-984dbf4ee46b In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by award-winning novelist Sara Collins to discuss the history behind her debut book, The Confessions of Frannie Langton. 

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by award-winning novelist Sara Collins to discuss the history behind her debut book, The Confessions of Frannie Langton. 

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1532 3 38 full The Immortal Anthony Van Dyck The Immortal Anthony Van Dyck https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-immortal-anthony-van-dyck/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-immortal-anthony-van-dyck/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:07:29 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/b44e6b2e-c68d-3603-ac57-5819ae1bf6ee In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by art historian and broadcaster, Dr Bendor Grosvenor to explore the fascinating life and mysterious death of 17th-century artist, Anthony Van Dyck. 

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by art historian and broadcaster, Dr Bendor Grosvenor to explore the fascinating life and mysterious death of 17th-century artist, Anthony Van Dyck. 

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast true No 2114 3 37 full Mata Hari Mata Hari https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/mata-hari/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/mata-hari/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2023 06:48:20 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/41295e3a-0cbb-35eb-85d4-cadadf539901 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by Dr Kate Lister, sex historian, host of Betwixt the Sheets Podcast, owner of the hugely popular Whores of Yore social media account, and author of Harlots, Whores & Hackabouts: A History of Sex for Sale.  Together they'll explore the life of Mata Hari.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by Dr Kate Lister, sex historian, host of Betwixt the Sheets Podcast, owner of the hugely popular Whores of Yore social media account, and author of Harlots, Whores & Hackabouts: A History of Sex for Sale.  Together they'll explore the life of Mata Hari.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast true No 1807 3 36 full The Assassination of Hypatia The Assassination of Hypatia https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-assassination-of-hypatia/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-assassination-of-hypatia/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:50:35 +0000 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/bd5042dc-9299-342f-b4e6-18287fc7e50e In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by ancient world expert and host of Legit Classics podcast, Jasmine Elmer. Together, they explore the life of one of antiquity’s most fascinating women and unravel the troubling sequence of events that lead to her untimely death.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by ancient world expert and host of Legit Classics podcast, Jasmine Elmer. Together, they explore the life of one of antiquity’s most fascinating women and unravel the troubling sequence of events that lead to her untimely death.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1389 3 35 full The Grisly Death of Owen Tudor The Grisly Death of Owen Tudor https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-grisly-death-of-owen-tudor/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-grisly-death-of-owen-tudor/#comments Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:05:27 +0000 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/5b4e0ec2-c7da-38ac-b748-10cc002a7702 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian of medieval history Nathen Amin to explore the life and grisly death of Owen Tudor, grandfather of the Tudor dynasty.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

 

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian of medieval history Nathen Amin to explore the life and grisly death of Owen Tudor, grandfather of the Tudor dynasty.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

 

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1445 3 34 full Cortés the Murderer Cortés the Murderer https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/cortes-the-murderer/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/cortes-the-murderer/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2023 04:34:23 +0000 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/8bd8c99c-110c-323a-b2d7-e42aad0f9b32 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian Dr Amy Fuller to investigate the mysterious death of Hernán Cortés's first wife, Catalina Suarez.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian Dr Amy Fuller to investigate the mysterious death of Hernán Cortés's first wife, Catalina Suarez.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast true No 2095 3 33 full SEASON THREE - TRAILER SEASON THREE - TRAILER https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/season-three-trailer/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/season-three-trailer/#comments Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:43:50 +0000 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/41ccf849-4501-301d-942d-53b350b8f549 Killing Time Podcast is back! Join Rebecca Rideal for a brand season of the critically acclaimed historical true crime podcast series. Coming 9 March 2023!

]]> Killing Time Podcast is back! Join Rebecca Rideal for a brand season of the critically acclaimed historical true crime podcast series. Coming 9 March 2023!

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 59 3 32 full The Facemaker of World War One The Facemaker of World War One https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-facemaker-of-world-war-one/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-facemaker-of-world-war-one/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2022 17:47:36 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/35a24bc2-f6ba-3142-9d44-ea8cf36df2ec In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by award-winning author and historian Dr Lindsey Fitzharris (The Butchering Art) to explore the life and legacy of pioneering surgeon Harold Gillies, who is the subject of her latest book The Facemaker.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by award-winning author and historian Dr Lindsey Fitzharris (The Butchering Art) to explore the life and legacy of pioneering surgeon Harold Gillies, who is the subject of her latest book The Facemaker.

Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1656 2 31 full The Real History of The King’s Man The Real History of The King’s Man https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-real-history-of-the-king-s-man/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-real-history-of-the-king-s-man/#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:06:31 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/bc957203-94d4-3e50-ab0f-801726599a41 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian Dr Fern Riddell to discuss the real history behind Matthew Vaughan's The King's Man.

*Please note, this episode contains spoilers*

 

Written and edited by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by The Broxton Hundred

 

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian Dr Fern Riddell to discuss the real history behind Matthew Vaughan's The King's Man.

*Please note, this episode contains spoilers*

 

Written and edited by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: 'Circles' by The Broxton Hundred

 

]]> killingtimepodcast true No 2111 2 30 full The Paper Chase The Paper Chase https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-paper-chase-1644071346/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-paper-chase-1644071346/#comments Sat, 05 Feb 2022 14:29:06 +0000 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e4ef11da-deea-380a-84df-492faf8664e3 In this episode we travel back to London during the reign of Queen Anne to tell a fascinating tale of secrets, sedition, censorship. To do so, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian and author Dr Joseph Hone, whose gripping 2020 book The Paper Chase has brought this riveting story to light.

Written, edited and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme music: "Circles" The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode we travel back to London during the reign of Queen Anne to tell a fascinating tale of secrets, sedition, censorship. To do so, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian and author Dr Joseph Hone, whose gripping 2020 book The Paper Chase has brought this riveting story to light.

Written, edited and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme music: "Circles" The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1308 2 28 full The Death of Cleopatra The Death of Cleopatra https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-death-of-cleopatra/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-death-of-cleopatra/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2022 01:58:28 +0000 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/a3803b46-ec99-3fae-9d45-50e37937f415 It is the most famous death in history, but what is the real story behind the demise of Egypt’s last Ptolemaic ruler, Cleopatra? Rebecca Rideal speaks with Roman historian, archaeologist and lecturer at the University of Glasgow, Dr Jane Draycott.

Written, produced and edited by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> It is the most famous death in history, but what is the real story behind the demise of Egypt’s last Ptolemaic ruler, Cleopatra? Rebecca Rideal speaks with Roman historian, archaeologist and lecturer at the University of Glasgow, Dr Jane Draycott.

Written, produced and edited by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1941 2 27 full The Complicated World of Endeavour Morse The Complicated World of Endeavour Morse https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-complicated-world-of-endeavour-morse/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-complicated-world-of-endeavour-morse/#comments Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:44:32 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/1f668220-335a-324a-9b8f-60fbd7999e6b In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by screenwriter and creator of Endeavour Russell Lewis to explore the world of Endeavour Morse - from Colin Dexter's books to the TV adaptations. 

Written, edited and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred 

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by screenwriter and creator of Endeavour Russell Lewis to explore the world of Endeavour Morse - from Colin Dexter's books to the TV adaptations. 

Written, edited and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred 

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1549 2 26 full The life and times of Ignatius Sancho The life and times of Ignatius Sancho https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-life-and-times-of-ignatius-sancho/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-life-and-times-of-ignatius-sancho/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:09:43 +0000 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/942ff555-fac1-3361-b26e-70686c5972b3 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by critically acclaimed actor and star of Timeless, Noughts + Crosses, Peep Show as well as the author of Sancho: An Act of Remembrance, Paterson Joseph. Together they explore the life and times of Charles Ignatius Sancho and how historical figures can influence today.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/Producer: Peter Curry

Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred 

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by critically acclaimed actor and star of Timeless, Noughts + Crosses, Peep Show as well as the author of Sancho: An Act of Remembrance, Paterson Joseph. Together they explore the life and times of Charles Ignatius Sancho and how historical figures can influence today.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/Producer: Peter Curry

Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred 

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1381 2 25 full The Spy Who Loved The Spy Who Loved https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-spy-who-loved/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-spy-who-loved/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:26:22 +0000 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/85adafb2-e248-3a21-802f-906b823835c0 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal travels into the world mid-20th century espionage with Clare Mulley, historian and author of The Spy Who Loved.  They're on the trail of trailblazing spy Christine Granville.  

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/producer: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal travels into the world mid-20th century espionage with Clare Mulley, historian and author of The Spy Who Loved.  They're on the trail of trailblazing spy Christine Granville.  

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/producer: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1226 2 24 full The Rise and Fall of Shaka Zulu The Rise and Fall of Shaka Zulu https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-rise-and-fall-of-shaka-zulu/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-rise-and-fall-of-shaka-zulu/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:56:59 +0000 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/a59c86d2-671e-3cf7-aeed-85f55fbaa85f In this episode, Rebecca is joined by historian and writer Luke Pepera to explore the astonishing life of Shaka Zulu. His a story of heroism, conquest, grief and brutality.

Written and narration by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/Producer: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca is joined by historian and writer Luke Pepera to explore the astonishing life of Shaka Zulu. His a story of heroism, conquest, grief and brutality.

Written and narration by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/Producer: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1638 2 23 full A Wartime Murder with Duncan Barrett A Wartime Murder with Duncan Barrett https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/a-wartime-murder-with-duncan-barrett/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/a-wartime-murder-with-duncan-barrett/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2020 21:41:35 +0000 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/20a99f9a-df47-3e87-b8db-b726ca657eed In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian and author of Hitler's British Isles, Duncan Barrett. They investigate a grisly wartime murder on the idyllic island of Sark.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/Producer: Peter Curry

Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian and author of Hitler's British Isles, Duncan Barrett. They investigate a grisly wartime murder on the idyllic island of Sark.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/Producer: Peter Curry

Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1581 2 22 full The Mysterious Death of Amy Robsart The Mysterious Death of Amy Robsart https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-mysterious-death-of-amy-robsart/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-mysterious-death-of-amy-robsart/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:01:24 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/b8484e42-2121-36c2-95c3-ca5cf8198a7c In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by renaissance historian, broadcaster and author of the forthcoming In the Shadow of the Block, Dr Joanne Paul. Together, they investigate a mysterious death that shook the court of Elizabeth I.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/producer: Peter Curry

Voice actor: Laura Darrall

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by renaissance historian, broadcaster and author of the forthcoming In the Shadow of the Block, Dr Joanne Paul. Together, they investigate a mysterious death that shook the court of Elizabeth I.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/producer: Peter Curry

Voice actor: Laura Darrall

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1368 2 21 full The Sleepers of Barnes Cemetery with Sheldon Goodman The Sleepers of Barnes Cemetery with Sheldon Goodman https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-sleepers-of-barnes-cemetery-with-sheldon-goodman/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-sleepers-of-barnes-cemetery-with-sheldon-goodman/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:55:48 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/5885d4b7-46bb-3173-8d05-d74a2dc2714a In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by City of Westminster Guide, heritage communicator and founder of The Cemetery Club, Sheldon Goodman. Together, they explore the fascinating history of Barnes cemetery.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/producer: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by City of Westminster Guide, heritage communicator and founder of The Cemetery Club, Sheldon Goodman. Together, they explore the fascinating history of Barnes cemetery.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/producer: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1495 2 20 full The Murderess Sarah Malcolm The Murderess Sarah Malcolm https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-murderess-sarah-malcolm/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-murderess-sarah-malcolm/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2020 13:28:39 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/9018fa48-ed7f-36bd-8781-738db24df326 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian and author of The Gossip's Choice, Dr Sara Read to investigate a grisly eighteenth century triple murder.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/producer: Peter Curry

Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian and author of The Gossip's Choice, Dr Sara Read to investigate a grisly eighteenth century triple murder.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/producer: Peter Curry

Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1503 2 18 full Protestant Martyrs with Leanda de Lisle Protestant Martyrs with Leanda de Lisle https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/protestant-martyrs-with-leanda-de-lisle/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/protestant-martyrs-with-leanda-de-lisle/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2020 07:09:17 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/736d603f-7593-3cff-ac95-ee54fd9898c7 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by Leanda de Lisle, historian, broadcaster and author of White King. They discuss the lives, deaths and afterlives of Lady Jane Grey and Charles I.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/editor: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

 

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by Leanda de Lisle, historian, broadcaster and author of White King. They discuss the lives, deaths and afterlives of Lady Jane Grey and Charles I.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/editor: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

 

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1265 2 17 full The Untimely Death of Alexander the Great with Dr Maria Pretzler The Untimely Death of Alexander the Great with Dr Maria Pretzler https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-untimely-death-of-alexander-the-great-with-dr-maria-pretzler/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-untimely-death-of-alexander-the-great-with-dr-maria-pretzler/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:39:46 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/5e660286-dec2-3372-8fcb-d2105a4ee739 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by ancient historian Dr Maria Pretzler to discuss the life and untimely death of Alexander the Great. 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/editor: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by ancient historian Dr Maria Pretzler to discuss the life and untimely death of Alexander the Great. 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/editor: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1374 2 16 full The Tragedy of Apollo 1 with Dallas Campbell The Tragedy of Apollo 1 with Dallas Campbell https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/apollo-1-with-dallas-campbell/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/apollo-1-with-dallas-campbell/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:59:17 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/c2c75578-7a5e-39d1-8f77-015d96abbf95 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by Dallas Campbell - TV presenter and author of Ad Astra: An Illustrated Guide to Leaving the Planet - to unravel the tragedy of Apollo 1 and the wider history of the 1960s Space Race. 

 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/producer: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

 

**Bonus material about the Soviet programme available via www.patreon.com/killing_time **

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by Dallas Campbell - TV presenter and author of Ad Astra: An Illustrated Guide to Leaving the Planet - to unravel the tragedy of Apollo 1 and the wider history of the 1960s Space Race. 

 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor/producer: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

 

**Bonus material about the Soviet programme available via www.patreon.com/killing_time **

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 2027 2 15 full The Curse of King Tut with Dr Amara Thornton The Curse of King Tut with Dr Amara Thornton https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-curse-of-king-tut-with-dr-amara-thornton/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-curse-of-king-tut-with-dr-amara-thornton/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2020 13:02:19 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/c4f37c86-ef74-59cd-841f-5d8820d3f10c In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian Dr Amara Thornton to investigate the legend of King Tut's Curse. 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/editor: Peter Curry

Voice actor: Duncan Barrett

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian Dr Amara Thornton to investigate the legend of King Tut's Curse. 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/editor: Peter Curry

Voice actor: Duncan Barrett

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1748 2 14 full The Extraordinary Life of Frederick the Great with Dan Vo The Extraordinary Life of Frederick the Great with Dan Vo https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-extraordinary-life-of-frederick-the-great/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-extraordinary-life-of-frederick-the-great/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2020 09:13:02 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/885d628f-0cb2-5ef0-95c5-9bf11e1c3fed In this episode, Rebecca Rideal speaks to award-winning LGBTQ tour coordinator Dan Vo about the loves, loss and life of Prussia's most decorated king, Frederick the Great. 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/Editor: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred 

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal speaks to award-winning LGBTQ tour coordinator Dan Vo about the loves, loss and life of Prussia's most decorated king, Frederick the Great. 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/Editor: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred 

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1478 1 13 full The Assassination of Thomas Becket with Dr Emma Wells The Assassination of Thomas Becket with Dr Emma Wells https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-assassination-of-thomas-becket-with-dr-emma-wells/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-assassination-of-thomas-becket-with-dr-emma-wells/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2020 21:50:01 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/879434bd-7cc5-5f0e-880f-259e1457d19e In this episode, Rebecca Rideal and medieval historian Dr Emma Wells investigate the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170. It is a tale of betrayal, power and horrific violence.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/editor: Peter Curry

Voice actors: Andrew Curry and Sam Rideal

Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal and medieval historian Dr Emma Wells investigate the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170. It is a tale of betrayal, power and horrific violence.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/editor: Peter Curry

Voice actors: Andrew Curry and Sam Rideal

Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1026 1 12 full Virgin Sacrifice in the Ancient World with Bettany Hughes Virgin Sacrifice in the Ancient World with Bettany Hughes https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-11-virgin-sacrifice-in-the-ancient-world-with-bettany-hughes/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-11-virgin-sacrifice-in-the-ancient-world-with-bettany-hughes/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2020 20:00:17 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/a95d757f-22b3-5369-b997-039336df85f6 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal chats to historian, broadcaster and bestselling author Professor Bettany Hughes about Ancient Greece, virgin sacrifice and her brand new Channel Five series Greek Odyssey. 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/Editor: Peter Curry

Voice Actors: Duncan Barrett and Laura Darrall

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal chats to historian, broadcaster and bestselling author Professor Bettany Hughes about Ancient Greece, virgin sacrifice and her brand new Channel Five series Greek Odyssey. 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/Editor: Peter Curry

Voice Actors: Duncan Barrett and Laura Darrall

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1550 1 11 full The Irish Famine with Stephen McGann The Irish Famine with Stephen McGann https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-10-the-irish-famine-with-stephen-mcgann/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-10-the-irish-famine-with-stephen-mcgann/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:08:32 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/ffb90957-6520-5ce4-9db3-733f88651c6d In the episode, Rebecca Rideal explores the devastating famine that struck Ireland in the 1840s. She is joined by actor, science communicator and author of Flesh and Blood, Stephen McGann. 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor: Peter Curry

Voice actors: Sean O Cathmhaoil and Sentata

Theme music "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In the episode, Rebecca Rideal explores the devastating famine that struck Ireland in the 1840s. She is joined by actor, science communicator and author of Flesh and Blood, Stephen McGann. 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor: Peter Curry

Voice actors: Sean O Cathmhaoil and Sentata

Theme music "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1420 1 10 full The Brute Caravaggio with Ferren Gipson The Brute Caravaggio with Ferren Gipson https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-9-the-brute-caravaggio-with-ferren-gipson/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-9-the-brute-caravaggio-with-ferren-gipson/#comments Thu, 28 May 2020 20:51:07 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/64ff6cc5-9797-52db-a9ca-23db5db6fac7 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by art historian and podcaster Ferren Gipson to investigate the short and violent life of the peerless Renaissance artist, Caravaggio.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Voice Actor: Giorgio Li Manne

Editor: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

Additional music: Noel Malekar - Voice of Prayer

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by art historian and podcaster Ferren Gipson to investigate the short and violent life of the peerless Renaissance artist, Caravaggio.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Voice Actor: Giorgio Li Manne

Editor: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

Additional music: Noel Malekar - Voice of Prayer

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 984 1 9 full Detectorists and Sutton Hoo with Mackenzie Crook Detectorists and Sutton Hoo with Mackenzie Crook https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-8-detectorists-and-sutton-hoo-wiith-mackenzie-crook/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-8-detectorists-and-sutton-hoo-wiith-mackenzie-crook/#comments Thu, 21 May 2020 20:01:02 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/abd12767-74a5-5910-9705-878ab070edee In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by BAFTA-award winning writer, actor and director Mackenzie Crook to discuss metal detecting, the ghosts of the past and Sutton Hoo. 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson

Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by BAFTA-award winning writer, actor and director Mackenzie Crook to discuss metal detecting, the ghosts of the past and Sutton Hoo. 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson

Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1037 1 8 full The Red Barn Murder with Dr Emma Butcher The Red Barn Murder with Dr Emma Butcher https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-7-the-red-barn-murder-with-dr-emma-butcher/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-7-the-red-barn-murder-with-dr-emma-butcher/#comments Thu, 14 May 2020 20:01:32 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/d15287d4-fd84-54d0-b581-886cf843c45d In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by Dr Emma Butcher to explore one of the most notorious crimes of the nineteenth century - The Red Barn Murder.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Voice actor: Laura Darrall 

Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson

Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by Dr Emma Butcher to explore one of the most notorious crimes of the nineteenth century - The Red Barn Murder.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Voice actor: Laura Darrall 

Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson

Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1068 1 7 full The Game is Afoot with Mark Gatiss (Part 2) The Game is Afoot with Mark Gatiss (Part 2) https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-4-the-game-is-afoot-part-2/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-4-the-game-is-afoot-part-2/#comments Thu, 07 May 2020 20:02:44 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/70957b0f-c75d-511d-96ac-cfc5339efa75 In the second part of The Game is Afoot, Rebecca Rideal and Mark Gatiss investigate some of the most notorious crimes of the twentieth century - from Neville Heath to Rillington Place.  

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/ Editor: Matt Pearson

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred 

]]> In the second part of The Game is Afoot, Rebecca Rideal and Mark Gatiss investigate some of the most notorious crimes of the twentieth century - from Neville Heath to Rillington Place.  

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/ Editor: Matt Pearson

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred 

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1381 1 6 full The Game is Afoot with Mark Gatiss (Part 1) The Game is Afoot with Mark Gatiss (Part 1) https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-4-the-game-is-afoot-part-1/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-4-the-game-is-afoot-part-1/#comments Thu, 07 May 2020 20:01:40 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/af99691b-ef7a-5720-a594-491a9a4f90ca In the first part of this two part special, Rebecca Rideal is joined by actor and screenwriter Mark Gatiss to explore the cultural history of crime - from Sherlock Holmes and the birth of forensic science to literary archetypes and Victorian poisoners.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/Editor Matt Pearson

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In the first part of this two part special, Rebecca Rideal is joined by actor and screenwriter Mark Gatiss to explore the cultural history of crime - from Sherlock Holmes and the birth of forensic science to literary archetypes and Victorian poisoners.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/Editor Matt Pearson

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1570 1 5 full The Death of Vice-Admiral Nelson with Dan Snow The Death of Vice-Admiral Nelson with Dan Snow https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-4-the-death-of-vice-admiral-nelson/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-4-the-death-of-vice-admiral-nelson/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:02:58 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/74aaddb5-df6f-576f-a44b-0631f687fc19 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian and broadcaster Dan Snow to unravel the death of Horatio Nelson and the consequences of the Battle of Trafalgar.

 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Voice actors: Stephanie Blundell and Lachlan McCall

Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson

Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian and broadcaster Dan Snow to unravel the death of Horatio Nelson and the consequences of the Battle of Trafalgar.

 

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Voice actors: Stephanie Blundell and Lachlan McCall

Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson

Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1507 1 4 full Death and Scandal in Bombay with Professor Sunny Singh Death and Scandal in Bombay with Professor Sunny Singh https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-3-death-and-scandal-in-bombay/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-3-death-and-scandal-in-bombay/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:07:03 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/17dc5342-87ba-5152-8894-4a79ad893c68 In this episode Rebecca Rideal is joined by Dr Sunny Singh to investigate a "crime of passion" that shook mid-twentieth century India.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Voice actor: Laura Darrall

Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode Rebecca Rideal is joined by Dr Sunny Singh to investigate a "crime of passion" that shook mid-twentieth century India.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Voice actor: Laura Darrall

Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1182 1 3 full The Abominable Murder of Lord Darnley with Professor Kate Williams The Abominable Murder of Lord Darnley with Professor Kate Williams https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-abominable-murder-of-lord-darnley/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-abominable-murder-of-lord-darnley/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2020 23:20:38 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/b46382a4-95d2-5486-90d2-bfdd4105e4f4 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal investigates the murder of Mary, Queen of Scots' husband, Lord Darnley, with Professor Kate Williams.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Voice actors: Stephanie Blundell, Laura Darrall and Chris Fernandez-Packham

Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal investigates the murder of Mary, Queen of Scots' husband, Lord Darnley, with Professor Kate Williams.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Voice actors: Stephanie Blundell, Laura Darrall and Chris Fernandez-Packham

Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

]]> killingtimepodcast false No 1152 1 2 full Jamestown Cannibalism with Dr Misha Ewen Jamestown Cannibalism with Dr Misha Ewen https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/jamestown-cannibalism/ https://killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/e/jamestown-cannibalism/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2020 04:56:15 +0100 killingtimepodcast.podbean.com/f29820e1-3221-58d8-9491-a137096b85f0 In this episode, Rebecca Rideal unravels evidence of cannibalism in the English colonial settlement of Jamestown, Virginia. Aiding the investigation is historian Dr Misha Ewen.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

Voice Actors: Duncan Barrett and Lachlan McCall

Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson

]]> In this episode, Rebecca Rideal unravels evidence of cannibalism in the English colonial settlement of Jamestown, Virginia. Aiding the investigation is historian Dr Misha Ewen.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

Voice Actors: Duncan Barrett and Lachlan McCall

Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson

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