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Welcome to Killing Time, the podcast that investigates the darkest moments in our past to shine a light on wider histories.
Episodes
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
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
Saturday Feb 05, 2022
Saturday Feb 05, 2022
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
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
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
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
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
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
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
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
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
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
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
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
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
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
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
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
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