Episodes

Sunday Sep 12, 2021
The Complicated World of Endeavour Morse
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
The life and times of Ignatius Sancho
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
The Spy Who Loved
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
The Rise and Fall of Shaka Zulu
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
A Wartime Murder with Duncan Barrett
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
The Mysterious Death of Amy Robsart
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
The Sleepers of Barnes Cemetery with Sheldon Goodman
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

Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
The Murderess Sarah Malcolm
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
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

Friday Aug 21, 2020
Protestant Martyrs with Leanda de Lisle
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Friday Aug 21, 2020
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

Friday Aug 14, 2020
The Untimely Death of Alexander the Great with Dr Maria Pretzler
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
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