Mary Tourtel (Mutiny Edition part 1) - A woman not afraid to bear all.
Our first ever "Mutiny Edition" where resident host Joe gets overthrown and one of the co-hosts (Emma this time) takes over.A story of a British institution created in Canterbury, join us to discuss t...
23 Nov 202031min
John Atherton - Ghosts can be a pain in the arse
Let's get spooky! This week's episode focuses on the consequences of a confirmed haunting back in the 1600's.There are deaths, political manoeuvrings and undeniable proof that if your mother-in-law do...
20 Nov 202034min
Violet Jessop - I'm starting to get that sinking feeling.
For our 13th episode on Friday the 13th we are learning all about the daughter of an Irish sheep farmer called Violet Jessop. It doesn't matter if it is her health, her romantic life or her job Violet...
13 Nov 202033min
William Davidson - If you want a revolution you need to at least organise me a dinner first.
Come meet William Davidson. An illegitimate son to a racist dad who just wants to be in control of his own life.He has an innate sense of justice and an indomitable 'can do' spirit, but unfortunately ...
6 Nov 202045min
Bedlam Hospital (a brief history) - You don't have to embezzle to work here, but it certainly helps!
Bedlam. A name that struck fear into the population of London that it served. This week we take a look at Britain's most famous insane asylum. The treatments, the doctors and the most corrupt set of g...
30 Okt 202034min
The North Berwick Witch Trials - Sadly, everyone expects the Scottish inquisition.
When your child-bride is not shipped from Scandinavia as expected there can only be one explanation. Witches.Join us as we look at how the early life of King James I (& VI) sowed the seeds for the sin...
23 Okt 202038min
Edward Jenner - "My milkmaids bring all the cures to the bar"
A parson’s son from Gloucester who may be responsible for saving more lives than any other person who ever lived. Meet Edward Jenner; cuckoo expert, ballooning enthusiast and avid experimenter on chil...
16 Okt 202032min
The Great Exhibition - Because we have to do something more spectacular than the French
Old Henry Cole was a merry old soul, who loved championing the arts and industry. Let's follow him in the creation of a national event that was everything the Millenium Dome wished it could be. Famous...
9 Okt 202046min
