Killing Time with Rebecca Rideal
Welcome to Killing Time, the podcast that investigates the darkest moments in our past to shine a light on wider histories.
Episodes
In this episode Rebecca Rideal is joined by the master of the well-plotted historical thriller, Robert Harris. Robert is a bestselling and award-winning author and he’s here to discuss regicide, seventeenth century history, manhunts and his gripping novel, Act of Oblivion.
Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
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In this episode of Killing Time, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian of undertakers and funerals, Dr Dan O’Brien, to investigate a fascinating 19th-century murder mystery.
Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
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In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by award-winning novelist Sara Collins to discuss the history behind her debut book, The Confessions of Frannie Langton.
Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
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In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by art historian and broadcaster, Dr Bendor Grosvenor to explore the fascinating life and mysterious death of 17th-century artist, Anthony Van Dyck.
Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
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In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by Dr Kate Lister, sex historian, host of Betwixt the Sheets Podcast, owner of the hugely popular Whores of Yore social media account, and author of Harlots, Whores & Hackabouts: A History of Sex for Sale. Together they'll explore the life of Mata Hari.
Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
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In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by ancient world expert and host of Legit Classics podcast, Jasmine Elmer. Together, they explore the life of one of antiquity’s most fascinating women and unravel the troubling sequence of events that lead to her untimely death.
Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
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In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian of medieval history Nathen Amin to explore the life and grisly death of Owen Tudor, grandfather of the Tudor dynasty.
Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
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In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian Dr Amy Fuller to investigate the mysterious death of Hernán Cortés's first wife, Catalina Suarez.
Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
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Killing Time Podcast is back! Join Rebecca Rideal for a brand season of the critically acclaimed historical true crime podcast series. Coming 9 March 2023!
In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by award-winning author and historian Dr Lindsey Fitzharris (The Butchering Art) to explore the life and legacy of pioneering surgeon Harold Gillies, who is the subject of her latest book The Facemaker.
Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
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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 Rideal
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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 Joseph Hone, whose gripping 2020 book The Paper Chase has brought this riveting story to light.
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It is the most famous death in history, but what is the real story behind the demise of Egypt’s last Ptolemaic ruler, Cleopatra? Rebecca Rideal speaks with Roman historian, archaeologist and lecturer at the University of Glasgow, Dr Jane Draycott.
Written, produced and edited by Rebecca Rideal
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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.
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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. Together they explore the life and times of Charles Ignatius Sancho and how historical figures can influence today.
Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal
Editor/Producer: Peter Curry
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In this episode, Rebecca Rideal travels into the world mid-20th century espionage with Clare Mulley, historian and author of The Spy Who Loved. They're on the trail of trailblazing spy Christine Granville.
Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal
Editor/producer: Peter Curry
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In this episode, Rebecca is joined by historian and writer Luke Pepera to explore the astonishing life of Shaka Zulu. His a story of heroism, conquest, grief and brutality.
Written and narration by Rebecca Rideal
Editor/Producer: Peter Curry
Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred
In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian and author of Hitler's British Isles, Duncan Barrett. They investigate a grisly wartime murder on the idyllic island of Sark.
Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal
Editor/Producer: Peter Curry
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In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by renaissance historian, broadcaster and author of the forthcoming In the Shadow of the Block, Dr Joanne Paul. Together, they investigate a mysterious death that shook the court of Elizabeth I.
Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal
Editor/producer: Peter Curry
Voice actor: Laura Darrall
Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred
In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by City of Westminster Guide, heritage communicator and founder of The Cemetery Club, Sheldon Goodman. Together, they explore the fascinating history of Barnes cemetery.
Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal
Editor/producer: Peter Curry
Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred
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