Angela Burdett-Coutts (Part One)

Angela Burdett-Coutts (Part Two)Season: 7 Episode: 36Angela Burdett-Coutts was one of Victorian Britain’s wealthiest women, but rather than simply enjoy her fortune, she used it to help others. From supporting London’s poorest communities to tackling social problems, her generosity earned the admiration of Queen Victoria. But her life wasn’t without controversy, including an unexpected marriage at the age of 67 that came at a considerable financial cost.Even with the loss of a considerable chunk of her personal fortune, Angela continued to help those less fortunate. And that included animals.CASTDaily Mirror - Guy PassAngela Burdett-Coutts - Sam RobertsClara Money - Cerise ReedRevd Benjamin Waugh - Steve SheperdTHIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT MEEmail: [email protected]: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukBluesky: @BackTrackerUK-SOURCESOxford University PressHistoric UKCamden Council.A Guide to St Pancras Old ChurchThe Guardian. Sun 13 Aug 2006Daily Mirror. Monday, 31 December 1906Dictionary of National Biography (2nd supplement). London: Smith, Elder & CoRSPCAhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/02/2006_52_wed.shtml-Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model FolkBack In The Day music by Freesoundmusic© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2026

Angela Burdett-Coutts (Part One)Season: 7 Episode: 35Born on 21 April 1814, Angela Burdett-Coutts became one of Victorian Britain’s most remarkable philanthropists. In a time when women were expected to know their place, she used her enormous wealth to challenge convention and help those living in poverty, particularly in London’s East End. Her generosity even won the admiration of Queen Victoria. But what drove this extraordinary woman to devote her fortune to others?CASTDaily Mirror - Guy PassAngela Burdett-Coutts - Sam RobertsClara Money - Cerise ReedTHIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT MEEmail: [email protected]: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukBluesky: @BackTrackerUK-SOURCESHistoric UKCamden Council.A Guide to St Pancras Old ChurchThe Guardian. Sun 13 Aug 2006Daily Mirror. Monday, 31 December 1906Dictionary of National Biography (2nd supplement). London: Smith, Elder & CoRSPCA-Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model FolkBack In The Day music by Freesoundmusic© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2026

More Albert Medal HeroesSeason: 7 Episode: 34Today, we’re going back to the stories of some remarkable people who found themselves in extraordinary situations, and chose to put their own lives at risk to save others.We’ve already heard about a few recipients of the Albert Medal, but there are many more stories worth telling. Some faced enemy fire, others disasters, accidents or impossible conditions, but all were recognised for acts of exceptional courage.So, in this episode, we’re going to meet some of those other Albert Medal recipients, discover what happened to them, and find out what drove them to do something so brave when most of us would probably have run in the opposite direction.CASTErnest Joyce - Steve SheperdErnest Joyce Citation - Guy PassNanette Hanson Citation - Cerise ReedTHIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT MEEmail: [email protected]: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukBluesky: @BackTrackerUK-SOURCESVictoria Cross OnlineUniversity of CambridgeBritish Antarctic SurveyUK ParliamentBirmingham Daily Post. Saturday, 12 January 1918London Gazette Thursday, 6 January 1972Imperial War Museum-Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model FolkBack In The Day music by Freesoundmusic© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2026

The Albert Medal (Part Two)Season: 7 Episode: 33The Albert Medal was a very special British award for extraordinary bravery, particularly for saving lives. Created in 1866 and named after Prince Albert, it was rarely given, making it a hugely prestigious honour. In 1971, it was replaced by the George Cross.In the episode, we take a look at more extraordinary acts of bravery that earned the Albert Medal.CASTThe War Office - Steve SheperdFrederick William Weeks - Joe WilsonCowichan Lake - Sam RobertsTHIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT MEEmail: [email protected]: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukBluesky: @BackTrackerUK-SOURCESThe Royal Society of ArtsvictoriacrossonlineUK ParliamentBirmingham Daily Post. Saturday, 12 January 1918London Gazette Thursday, 6 January 1972Imperial War MuseumThe Dover Historian-Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model FolkBack In The Day music by Freesoundmusic© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2026

The Albert Medal (Part One)Season: 7 Episode: 32The Albert Medal was one of Britain’s highest awards for bravery. Created in 1866 and named after Prince Albert, it recognised extraordinary acts of courage, particularly saving lives when no military action was involved. It was awarded for bravery both at sea and on land, but was rarely given, making it a very special honour. THIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT MEEmail: [email protected]: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukBluesky: @BackTrackerUK-SOURCESThe Royal Society of ArtsvictoriacrossonlineUK ParliamentLondon Gazette Thursday, 6 January 1972-Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model FolkBack In The Day music by Freesoundmusic© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2026

Edward Kelley: The English AlchemistSeason: 7 Episode: 31What happens when a respected Elizabethan scholar becomes convinced he can speak to angels, and the mysterious man claiming to communicate with them turns out to have a talent for more than just the supernatural? This is the extraordinary story of John Dee and Edward Kelley, a partnership involving crystal balls, secret languages, alchemy, royal courts, mysterious visions, accusations of fraud and more than a little deception. Their journey would take them from England to the courts of Europe, from dreams of turning lead into gold to imprisonment, betrayal and ultimately tragedy.CASTJohn Weever - Martin Palmer17th-Century Manuscript - Cerise ReedEdward Kelley - Steve SheperdArthur Edward Waite - Joe WilsonTHIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT MEEmail: [email protected]: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukBluesky: @BackTrackerUK-SOURCESPrague TourismHull and East Yorkshire Times Saturday, 20 November 1920The Alchemical Writings of Edward Kelly (1893) by Arthur Edward Waite-Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model FolkBack In The Day music by Freesoundmusic© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2026

Accident or Murder?Season: 7 Episode: 30In 1942, Bristol soldier Frederick James Austin was accused of murdering his young wife, Lilian, with a service rifle in their home. Austin insisted the shooting was a tragic accident, but evidence presented in court raised serious questions about his story. What really happened that day would ultimately lead to a murder conviction, an appeal, and the death penalty.CASTFrederick Austin - Joe WilsonDr James Webster - Martin PalmerLilian Austin - Sam RobertsTHIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT MEEmail: [email protected]: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukBluesky: @BackTrackerUK-SOURCESWestern Daily Press Published Tuesday, 17 February 1942Daily Herald Publication Date: Thursday 19 February 1942Birmingham Mail. Published Monday, 2 March 1942Dundee Courier. Publication Date: Tuesday 3 March 1942Western Daily Press. Published Friday, 1 May 1942-Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model FolkBack In The Day music by Freesoundmusic© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2026

The Welsh Tank HeroSeason: 7 Episode: 29Captain Richard William Leslie Wain VC was a soldier whose story is one of extraordinary courage under fire. During the First World War, his actions earned him the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest military decoration for bravery. But behind the medal is a remarkable story of courage, sacrifice and determination, and today we’re going to find out what happened that made Captain Wain worthy of the VC.CAST2nd Lt Kenneth Callan-Macardle - Joe WilsonPrivate Joseph Mossman - Guy PassRifleman Walter Wilkinson - Martin PalmerVC Citation - Cerise ReedTHIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT MEEmail: [email protected]: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukBluesky: @BackTrackerUK-SOURCESThe Victoria Cross and George Cross AssociationGlamorgan StarSouth Wales Daily News - Monday 26 November 1917Commonwealth war graves commissionAustralian Dictionary of BiographyEast Suffolk Gazette Tuesday, 4 November 1919.-Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model FolkBack In The Day music by Freesoundmusic© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2026

From Doctor To Patient (Part Two)Season: 7 Episode: 28Dr. James Pownall's story is one of Victorian Britain's most remarkable mental health cases. A respected surgeon, asylum owner and former mayor of Calne, he suffered recurring bouts of severe mental illness that transformed his personality.CASTLucretia Pownall - Cerise ReedSergeant Pope - Guy PassPatient Notes - Andrea ReidDr Davey - Steve SheperdInquest - Sam RobertsLouisa Cook - Carrie BallTHIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT MEEmail: [email protected]: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukBluesky: @BackTrackerUK-SOURCESDevizes & Wiltshire Gazette 3 Dec 1840Bristol Mercury 12 Dec. 1840Gloucester Quarter Sessions 7th July 1849Gloucestershire Trinity Sessions: Renewal of Dr Fox’s License. Gloucester Journal 5th July 1851Commission of Lunacy. The Times 14th June 1852AncestryNational Library of MedicineSwindon Advertiser & North Wiltshire Chronicle 24th Oct 1859The History of the Old Private Lunatic Asyum at Fishponds, Bristol 1740– 1859. Bristol: University of Bristol. Phillips HT (1973)A History of the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Bristol: J W Arrowsmith. Smith GM (1917)-Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model FolkBack In The Day music by Freesoundmusic© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2026

From Doctor To Patient (Part One)Season: 7 Episode: 27Dr Pownall was a surgeon, asylum owner and former mayor of Calne whose recurring mental illness ended in tragedy. After being discharged from Northwoods Asylum as "recovered", he murdered his servant, Louisa Cook, and spent the rest of his life in Broadmoor, where he died in 1882. Behind the headlines lay a story of bitter disagreements between doctors and officials, where blame often took priority over working together.CASTLucretia Pownall- Cerise ReedRev. John Guthrie - Martin PalmerSamuel Arden - Joe WilsonTHIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT MEEmail: [email protected]: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukBluesky: @BackTrackerUK-SOURCESDevizes & Wiltshire Gazette 3 Dec 1840Bristol Mercury 12 Dec. 1840Gloucester Quarter Sessions 7th July 1849Gloucestershire Trinity Sessions: Renewal of Dr Fox’s License. Gloucester Journal 5th July 1851Commission of Lunacy. The Times 14th June 1852AncestryNational Library of MedicineSwindon Advertiser & North Wiltshire Chronicle 24th Oct 1859The History of the Old Private Lunatic Asyum at Fishponds, Bristol 1740– 1859. Bristol: University of Bristol. Phillips HT (1973)A History of the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Bristol: J W Arrowsmith. Smith GM (1917)-Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model FolkBack In The Day music by Freesoundmusic© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2026