Killing Time with Rebecca Rideal
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The Real History of The King’s Man
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 RidealTheme Music: 'Circles' by The
The Paper Chase
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 Josep
The Death of Cleopatra
It is the most famous death in history, but what is the real story behind the demise of Egypts last Ptolemaic ruler, Cleopatra? Rebecca Rideal speaks with Roman historian, archaeologist and lecturer at the University of Glasgow, Dr Jane Draycott.Written
The Complicated World of Endeavour Morse
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, ed
The life and times of Ignatius Sancho
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. Toge
Jamestown Cannibalism with Dr Misha Ewen
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