Killing Time with Rebecca Rideal
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Show overview
Killing Time with Rebecca Rideal has been publishing since 2020, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 38 episodes. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 21 min and 28 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.5 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2020, with 23 episodes published. Published by killingtimepodcast.
From the publisher
Welcome to Killing Time, the podcast that investigates the darkest moments in our past to shine a light on wider histories.
Latest Episodes
View all 38 episodesS3 Ep 40Act of Oblivion
EIn 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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred
S3 Ep 39The Curious Case of the Interrupted Funeral
EIn 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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred
S3 Ep 38The Confessions of Frannie Langton
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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred
S3 Ep 37The Immortal Anthony Van Dyck
EIn 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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred
S3 Ep 36Mata Hari
EIn 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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred
S3 Ep 35The Assassination of Hypatia
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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred
S3 Ep 34The Grisly Death of Owen Tudor
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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred
S3 Ep 33Cortés the Murderer
EIn 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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred
S3 Ep 32SEASON THREE - TRAILER
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!
S2 Ep 31The Facemaker of World War One
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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred
S2 Ep 30The Real History of The King’s Man
EIn 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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by The Broxton Hundred
S2 Ep 28The Paper Chase
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. Written, edited and produced by Rebecca Rideal Theme music: "Circles" The Broxton Hundred
S2 Ep 27The Death of Cleopatra
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 Theme Music "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred
S2 Ep 26The Complicated World of Endeavour Morse
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, edited and produced by Rebecca Rideal Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred
S2 Ep 25The life and times of Ignatius Sancho
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 Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred
S2 Ep 24The Spy Who Loved
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 Theme music: "Circles" The Broxton Hundred
S2 Ep 23The Rise and Fall of Shaka Zulu
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
S2 Ep 22A Wartime Murder with Duncan Barrett
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 Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred
S2 Ep 21The Mysterious Death of Amy Robsart
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
S2 Ep 20The Sleepers of Barnes Cemetery with Sheldon Goodman
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