Killing Time with Rebecca Rideal

Killing Time with Rebecca Rideal


Latest Episodes

The Real History of The King’s Man
April 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 RidealTheme Music: 'Circles' by The

The Paper Chase
February 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 Josep

The Death of Cleopatra
January 31, 2022

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
September 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, ed

The life and times of Ignatius Sancho
March 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. Toge

Jamestown Cannibalism with Dr Misha Ewen
April 09, 2020

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