Episode 5 - Stand and Deliver... Your Money or Your Cockerel
Send us a text This week we delve into the myth and truth behind one of the Georgian era's most famous criminals, Dick Turpin. Romantic hero, or vile villain? Have a listen and make your mind up! Word of warning... he was no saint! Here are our resources: www.stand-and-deliver.org.uk www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/the-myth-of-highwayman-dick-turpin-outlives-the-facts/ www.hinckleypastpresent.org/dickturpin.html www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2016/09/dick-turpin-caught-executed-hand...
8 Okt 201834min
Episode 4 - A King By Any Other Name
Send us a text This week we talk about Oliver Cromwell - Parliamentary visionary or war criminal? He is a figure that divides opinion, even amongst supporters. If you want to read more, here are our sources: http://www.olivercromwell.org/wordpress/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/civil_war_revolution/cromwell_01.shtml https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cromwellian_conquest_of_Ireland https://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/localnotes/cromwell-there-is-absolutely-no-solid-cont...
1 Okt 201837min
Episode 3 - Why Are We Doing Pirates? Because We Arrrrr
Send us a text This week we channel our inner seadogs and take you on a tour through the Golden Age of Piracy, chatting about the different types of pirates, notable rogues and terrible punishments. So weigh anchor, hoist the mainsail and join us aboard the good ship TARBIS: After Hours. Resources: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/episodes/813293-episode-3-why-are-we-doing-pirates-because-we-arrrrr/edit http://www.weirdfacts.com/en/fun-facts-a-stuff/4122-pirate-facts http://www.thewayofthepir...
24 Sep 201837min
Episode 2 - Now We're Flying
Send us a text With the 78th anniversary of the most decisive day in the Battle of Britain, we thought it only fair to make it the topic of discussion this week. Learn about the planes and crews involved, the system that was instrumental in helping us win and hear stories from some of the pilots involved. Instead of a Ridiculous Death, this week we've gone for a Ridiculous Survival, hear how Ray Holmes' luck was well and truly in when his Hurricane went down on 15th September 1940. Sources: h...
17 Sep 201835min
