Welcome to Killing Time, the podcast that investigates the darkest moments in our past to shine a light on wider histories.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
