Killing Time with Rebecca Rideal

In this episode, Rebecca Rideal speaks to award-winning LGBTQ tour coordinator Dan Vo about the loves, loss and life of Prussia's most decorated king, Frederick the Great.  Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Producer/Editor: Peter Curry Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred 

In this episode, Rebecca Rideal and medieval historian Dr Emma Wells investigate the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170. It is a tale of betrayal, power and horrific violence. Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Producer/editor: Peter Curry Voice actors: Andrew Curry and Sam Rideal Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

In this episode, Rebecca Rideal chats to historian, broadcaster and bestselling author Professor Bettany Hughes about Ancient Greece, virgin sacrifice and her brand new Channel Five series Greek Odyssey.  Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Producer/Editor: Peter Curry Voice Actors: Duncan Barrett and Laura Darrall Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

In the episode, Rebecca Rideal explores the devastating famine that struck Ireland in the 1840s. She is joined by actor, science communicator and author of Flesh and Blood, Stephen McGann.  Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Editor: Peter Curry Voice actors: Sean O Cathmhaoil and Sentata Theme music "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by art historian and podcaster Ferren Gipson to investigate the short and violent life of the peerless Renaissance artist, Caravaggio. Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Voice Actor: Giorgio Li Manne Editor: Peter Curry Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred Additional music: Noel Malekar - Voice of Prayer

In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by BAFTA-award winning writer, actor and director Mackenzie Crook to discuss metal detecting, the ghosts of the past and Sutton Hoo.  Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by Dr Emma Butcher to explore one of the most notorious crimes of the nineteenth century - The Red Barn Murder. Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Voice actor: Laura Darrall  Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

In the second part of The Game is Afoot, Rebecca Rideal and Mark Gatiss investigate some of the most notorious crimes of the twentieth century - from Neville Heath to Rillington Place.   Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Producer/ Editor: Matt Pearson Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred 

In the first part of this two part special, Rebecca Rideal is joined by actor and screenwriter Mark Gatiss to explore the cultural history of crime - from Sherlock Holmes and the birth of forensic science to literary archetypes and Victorian poisoners. Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Producer/Editor Matt Pearson Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian and broadcaster Dan Snow to unravel the death of Horatio Nelson and the consequences of the Battle of Trafalgar.   Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Voice actors: Stephanie Blundell and Lachlan McCall Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

In this episode Rebecca Rideal is joined by Dr Sunny Singh to investigate a "crime of passion" that shook mid-twentieth century India. Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Voice actor: Laura Darrall Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

In this episode, Rebecca Rideal investigates the murder of Mary, Queen of Scots' husband, Lord Darnley, with Professor Kate Williams. Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Voice actors: Stephanie Blundell, Laura Darrall and Chris Fernandez-Packham Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson Theme music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred

In this episode, Rebecca Rideal unravels evidence of cannibalism in the English colonial settlement of Jamestown, Virginia. Aiding the investigation is historian Dr Misha Ewen. Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Theme Music: "Circles" by The Broxton Hundred Voice Actors: Duncan Barrett and Lachlan McCall Producer/Editor: Matt Pearson