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Swanson and the Aberdeen Bodysnatchers- Adam Wood May 14, 2020

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We are pleased to bring to you a series of talks presented by Adam Wood on Chief Inspector Donald Swanson. Adam Wood is the author of Swanson: The Life and Times of a Victorian Detective. Talk 3: Swanson and the Aberdeen Bodysnatchers

Swanson and the Brighton Railway Murder- Adam Wood May 08, 2020

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Swanson: From Thurso to Scotland Yard- Adam Wood May 07, 2020

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Adam Wood on 'Swanson: The Life and Times of a Victorian Detective' Part Two Apr 25, 2020

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We are pleased to bring you Part Two of the Rippercast interview with Adam Wood, the author of Swanson: The Life and Times of a Victorian Detective. With panelists Paul Begg and Neil Bell. Hosted by Jon Rees

Whitechapel 1888-2020: A Virtual Tour Apr 19, 2020

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We are pleased to bring to you a video slideshow presentation by author Karl Coppack. Originally hosted live online Sunday, 12 April 2020, Karl has re-recorded his presentation especially for the listeners of Rippercast. Please donate to the British Heart Foundation in memory of Karl's sister, Karen. https://giftofhope.bhf.org.uk/In-Memory/Karen-Pitchford

Sherlock: From Adler to Amberley- The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle Apr 14, 2020

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Karl Coppack welcomes Paul Edwards to the show to discuss the Sherlock Holmes short story canon. The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle Paul Edwards is a Director of Primary Care for the NHS on the Wirral. His interest in Sherlock Holmes dates back some thirty years.

Adam Wood on 'Swanson: The Life and Times of a Victorian Detective' Part One Apr 11, 2020

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We welcome Adam Wood to the show for the first part of a two part interview about his book Swanson: The Life and Times of a Victorian Detective. The topics for this first part include Swanson's role in the Whitechapel Murders investigation, the Swanson Marginalia and the identification of a suspect at the Seaside Home. With panelists Robert House, John Malcolm and Tom Wescott www.mangobooks.co.uk

Sherlock: From Adler to Amberley- The Man with the Twisted Lip Mar 28, 2020

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Karl Coppack welcomes special guest Janis Wilson to discuss the sixth story in the Sherlock Holmes short story canon: The Man with the Twisted Lip Janis Wilson is a writer, retired trial lawyer, television commentator and lecturer. She is the author of the novel 'Goulston Street' set in 1888 Whitechapel during the Autumn of Terror, and frequently appears in True Crime documentaries and conferences. www.janiswilson.com

Rippercast Audio Archives: John Morrison on Whipps Cross Hospital Radio 1992 Mar 07, 2020

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Rippercast Audio Archives presents: John Morrison, the author of Jimmy Kellys Year of Ripper Murders 1888 on Whipps Cross Hospital Radio.

Sherlock: From Adler to Amberley- The Five Orange Pips Feb 28, 2020

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Karl Coppack welcomes special guest Leslie Klinger to discuss the fifth story in the Sherlock Holmes short story canon: The Five Orange Pips Leslie S. Klinger is considered to be one of the world’s foremost authorities on Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, H. P. Lovecraft, Frankenstein, and the history of mystery and horror fiction. Klinger is a long-time member of the Baker Street Irregulars, and served as the Series Editor for the Manuscript Series of The Baker Street Irregulars; he is currently the Series Editor for the BSI’s Biography Series. Klingers work has received numerous awards and nominations, including the Edgar for Best Critical-Biographical Book in 2005 for The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories and the Edgar for Best Critical-Biographical Book in 2019 for Classic American Crime Fiction of the 1920s and the Anthony for Best Anthology in 2015 for In the Company of Sherlock Holmes, co-edited with Laurie R. King. lesliesklinger.com