The Facemaker of World War One

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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

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

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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

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

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  

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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

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 Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred