The Rabbit Hole Detectives

Join Reverend Richard Coles, Dr Cat Jarman and Charles Spencer as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical

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episode 55: Chasing an Elk Across the Heavens


Cat, Richard, and Charles are back again as our intrepid trio chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Cat is hoping to glide into the lead with her topic, skiing. Meanwhile, Richard is spending some time with the Prince Bishops as he talks about the County Palatine of Durham, and Charles is marking the publication of his book, A Very Private School, with a very personal subject - boarding schools...


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 March 13, 2024  57m
 
 

episode 54: 400,000 Year Old Dental Plaque


In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives our intrepid trio are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera. This week, Richard is hoping you don’t glaze over as he discusses glazes, Charles is diving into another hobby of his…not morris dancing, tai chi! And Cat, due to popular demand, is brushing up on dental plaque. Don’t forget, if you’d like to to put forward a topic then you can email the show at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail...


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 March 6, 2024  53m
 
 

episode 53: Handed an Accordion at the Gates of Hell


Our terrific trio are back again as they fall down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera, as they try and convince the Disembodied Voice to award them the win.  This week, Cat is flying high as she looks into aviatrix Amelia Earhart, Richard is coming out all singing and dancing as he discusses the accordion, and Charles is swinging big as he talks about Cirque du Soleil...


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 February 28, 2024  53m
 
 

episode 52: The Rabbit Hole Detectives BONUS Q&A: Richard’s Earlfriend


Cat, Richard, and Charles are popping out of their burrows in this very special BONUS episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives recorded during their live show at The Royal in Northampton.  In this extra episode, Cat, Richard, and Charles answer questions from the audience, covering topics such as how they met, how they undertake their research, and their favourite topics.  Thanks again to everyone who attended the live show and made it so special...


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 February 26, 2024  31m
 
 

episode 51: The Rabbit Hole Detectives LIVE: Elvis's Northamptonshire Shoes


The gang are back with a very special LIVE episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives all the way from The Royal in Northampton where the audience, and not the Disembodied Voice, declares this week’s winner.  This week, Charles is hoping the powers of Thomas Becket will help him this week, as Cat brings the Vikings back to Northampton with Ælfgifu of Northampton, and Richard is hoping to win over the audience as he tackles the Northamptonshire boot and shoe industry...


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 February 21, 2024  50m
 
 

episode 50: The Halo Problem


It’s the 50th episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives and Cat, Richard, and Charles are back again as they fall down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera. This week, Charles is flying high as he looks into the Wrights Brothers, Cat is hoping to be crowned the winner as she researches crowns, and Richard is wanting to pull ahead with his topic - cephalophores...


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 February 14, 2024  51m
 
 

episode 49: Have Some Madeira M'Dear


It’s season four of The Rabbit Hole Detectives and Cat, Charles, and Richard are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera. This week, Richard is hoping to toast his success as he discusses Madeira wine, Charles is looking into the complicated character of Wernher von Braun, SS officer and pioneer of space travel, and Cat is looking to plant the seeds of success as she covers the hawthorn tree...


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 February 7, 2024  51m
 
 

episode 48: Judged by a Group of Morris Dancers


Cat, Charles, and Richard are back again as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.  This week on The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Richard is hoping he won’t have to pack his bags as he researches the history of luggage, Cat is looking into something ever so Scandinavian as she covers the Law of Jante, and Charles is hoping to hop, skip, and jump into the lead with his topic - Morris Dancing...


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 January 31, 2024  53m
 
 

episode 47: The Undercover Monk


Our terrific trio are back once again as they fall down yet another set of rabbit holes to uncover more killer facts and ephemera, and try and convince the Disembodied Voice to award them the win. This week, Charles is paying tribute to what would have been his father’s 100th birthday by discussing his war experience, Cat has been busy reading as she talks about Agatha Christie, and the Rev is looking into the theft of relics...


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 January 24, 2024  51m
 
 

episode 46: Norse Gods on Ice Skates


In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives our intrepid trio are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera.  This week, Richard is spending some time in the West End as he looks into English architect Frank Matcham, Charles is hoping for the seal of approval from the Disembodied Voice as he researches postage stamps, and Cat is looking to glide into first place as she discusses ice skating...


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 January 17, 2024  52m