Killing Time with Rebecca Rideal

Latest Episodes:

The Murderess Sarah Malcolm Sep 01, 2020

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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

Protestant Martyrs with Leanda de Lisle Aug 21, 2020

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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

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

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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

The Tragedy of Apollo 1 with Dallas Campbell Jul 21, 2020

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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 **

The Curse of King Tut with Dr Amara Thornton Jul 18, 2020

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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

The Extraordinary Life of Frederick the Great with Dan Vo Jun 27, 2020

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In this episode, Rebecca Rideal speaks to award-winning LGBTQ tour coordinator Dan Vo about the loves, loss and life of Prussia's most decorated king, Frederick the Great.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/Editor: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

The Assassination of Thomas Becket with Dr Emma Wells Jun 19, 2020

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In this episode, Rebecca Rideal and medieval historian Dr Emma Wells investigate the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170. It is a tale of betrayal, power and horrific violence.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/editor: Peter Curry

Voice actors: Andrew Curry and Sam Rideal

Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

Virgin Sacrifice in the Ancient World with Bettany Hughes Jun 11, 2020

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In this episode, Rebecca Rideal chats to historian, broadcaster and bestselling author Professor Bettany Hughes about Ancient Greece, virgin sacrifice and her brand new Channel Five series Greek Odyssey.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Producer/Editor: Peter Curry

Voice Actors: Duncan Barrett and Laura Darrall

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

The Irish Famine with Stephen McGann Jun 04, 2020

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In the episode, Rebecca Rideal explores the devastating famine that struck Ireland in the 1840s. She is joined by actor, science communicator and author of Flesh and Blood, Stephen McGann.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Editor: Peter Curry

Voice actors: Sean O Cathmhaoil and Sentata

Theme music "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

The Brute Caravaggio with Ferren Gipson May 28, 2020

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In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by art historian and podcaster Ferren Gipson to investigate the short and violent life of the peerless Renaissance artist, Caravaggio.

Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal

Voice Actor: Giorgio Li Manne

Editor: Peter Curry

Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

Additional music: Noel Malekar - Voice of Prayer