News of the Times

News of The TimesCombining a background in Theatre, Psychology, History and English Literature, The News of the Times Team comb through archives to find stories that reflect the everyday person of the time.  We look for stories that were trending, or reflect what was consuming people of the day.  We upload 4 days a week: Saturdays through WednesdaySerial killer SaturdaysEccentric SundaysMurderous MondaysWicked WednesdaysHosted by Robin Coles

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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 28m. Bisher sind 455 Folge(n) erschienen. Dieser Podcast erscheint täglich.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 7 days 12 hours 12 minutes

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Ep00 News of the Times Trailer


News of the Times was derived through my fascination with news articles from as early as the 1790’s through Victorian Times and beyond.   

Newspapers supplied the social media of their day and are a fascinating insight into the lives, trends, and world of the everyday person.
 
 Through actual news articles of our past, I review the social media stories of their day touching upon the lives, trends and world of the every day person...


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 July 21, 2022  1m
 
 

Mini Murder Mysteries: Murder at Bucklebury Manor


Mini Murder Mysteries: Murder at Bucklebury Manor
News of the Times Episode MMM01
A mystery murder puzzle!  Mr Maxwell, a puppet enthusiast, whilst once again re-arranging his impressive puppet collection has been murdered! Three servants are in the house – three suspects.
Chief Inspector Wayne is called in to solve this diabolical crime.
Can you discover who the murderer is?
Follow the clues and see if you can guess in the 1 minute time allotted...


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 December 24, 2023  8m
 
 

episode 1: Ep01-The Time:1849 to 1851


Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1849 to 1851:  
The shocking successful assault on the young Queen Victoria,  
A case of Infanticide,  
The insolvent barrister owing his wine merchant,  
A scorned mistress’s vengeance,  
Unusual revenge between a bickering couple,  
And so much more!  
Read by Robin Coles  
Produced by Wendy Scotchmer  
Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-library, from Unsplash  
Stock Music...


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 July 26, 2022  21m
 
 

episode 2: Ep02-The Time: 1799 to 1801


Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1799 to 1801:
Food donations to the poor,  
Benefits of barley as a cheap nutritious food,  
A terrible murder,  
Attempted murder of his intimate friend,  
Atrocious acts against dogs,  
And so much more!  
Read by Robin Coles  
Produced by Wendy Scotchmer  
Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library, from Unsplash  
Stock Music kindly provided by George Pauley, from...


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 August 2, 2022  24m
 
 

episode 3: Ep03-The Time: 1879 to 1881


NEWS OF THE TIMES: 1879 TO 1881
Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1879 to 1881:  
An execution,  
Lessons in cooking for the poor,  
An acrimonious country neighbour fight,   
The argument for Women’s rights,   
The placing of English sons with responsible American farmers,  
And so much more!  
Read by Robin Coles  
Produced by Wendy Scotchmer  
Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library, from...


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 August 9, 2022  22m
 
 

episode 4: Ep04-The Time: 1819 to 1821


Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1819 to 1821:  
The Prince Regent’s outrageous request for more money,  
The new King George IV outrageous request for even more money,  
Scandal surrounding the Prince Regent’s wife,  
A plan to blow up the Members of the House of Commons,  
Juvenile Depravity,  
and so much more!  
Read by Robin Coles  
Produced by Wendy Scotchmer  
Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library,...


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 August 16, 2022  25m
 
 

episode 5: Ep05-The Time: 1859 to 1861


Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1859 to 1861:  
A drunken fight ends in execution,  
Pork pickling leading to lead poisoning,  
Burning through crinoline,  
Noxious smells from rivers,  
Arsenic in wallpaper,  
And so much more!  
Read by Robin Coles  
Produced by Wendy Scotchmer  
Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library, from Unsplash  
Stock Music kindly provided by George Pauley, from...


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 August 23, 2022  24m
 
 

episode 6: Ep06-The Time: 1726 to 1728


Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1726 to 1728:  
The sensational story of a woman giving birth to live rabbits,  
Captured paedophile sodomist,  
Bodies found with parts eaten off,  
Royal remittance to only 1200 lashes,  
Ambassador to Holland home invasion,  
And so much more!  
Read by Robin Coles  
Produced by Wendy Scotchmer  
Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library, from Unsplash  
Stock Music...


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 August 30, 2022  26m
 
 

episode 7: Ep07-The Time: 1764 to 1766


Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1764 to 1766:  
The murderous midwife,  
A popular remedy for venereal disease,  
The widespread cheating by market owners,  
Additional stagecoaches put on for timely delivery of seasonal presents,  
The incredible unbelievable story of Captain Glass,  
And so much more!  
Read by Robin Coles  
Produced by Wendy Scotchmer  
Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library, from...


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 September 6, 2022  26m
 
 

episode 8: Ep08-The Time: 1839 to 1841


Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1839 to 1841:  
Treatment of the Insane in lunatic asylums,  
Children’s cordial leading to death,  
Workhouses full up,  
Trolling a burial ceremony,  
Advice on emigration to The United States,  
And so much more!  
Read by Robin Coles  
Produced by Wendy Scotchmer  
Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library, from Unsplash  
Stock Music kindly provided by George Pauley,...


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 September 13, 2022  25m