The Lemonade Murder Season: 5 Episode: 16 Kind and generous Ethel Worth was alone at home when Edward Woodfield came over. She thought he was going to repay her the money she'd loaned him, but he had other ideas. Find out more about this opportunist crime and what happened next. CAST J. D. Casswell. K.C (Defence) - Steve Sheperd Edward Isaac Woodfield - Steve Yeo Mr John Maude. K.C (Prosecutor) - Joe Wilson Dr. Charles Robert Gibson - Molly Jefferies Catherine Woodfleld - Sam Roberts THIS PODCAST This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.&n ..read more

St Peter's Hospital: Workhouse and Asylum Season: 5 Episode: 15 Situated between St Peter's churchyard and the River Avon, the building occupied a strategic location. Tragically, on the fateful night of November 24, 1940, the entire area fell victim to devastating bombing raids. If you'd walked the narrow roads before the raids though, you would have come across a 14th century manor house. this building had so much history embedded in it's structure having gone from palatial home to asylum. Listen to find out more about St Peter's Hospital. CAST Lunacy Commissioners - Rose Hayle The Commi ..read more

James Holloway & The Rye House Plot Season: 5 Episode: 14 In May 1684, authorities in Bristol received a package from London. They never dreamed that it would be the head dismembered body of a Bristolian linen draper. James was hard working and strove to make the most of his business but during his endeavours, he begad mixing with a crowd who had other plans on their minds. That of removing King Charles II from the throne in favour of someone, more beneficial to themselves. CAST King James Marcus KP James Holloway Joe Wilson Chief Justice Jeffreys Steve Sheperd Elizabeth Gaunt Sam Rob ..read more

The Stroud Parricide Season: 5 Episode: 13 The murder of James Wyndham on October 19th 1893, shocked the local community and garnered significant media attention due to the family's prominent position in the area. What made it even more sensational was the fact that he was murdered by his own son. CAST Clerk of Arraigns - Joe Wilson Frederick Wyndham - Steve Yeo Mr. Justice Cave (Judge) - Steve Sheperd James Wyndham - Molly Jefferies THIS PODCAST This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.  If you liked it please leave a rating and may ..read more

Samuel Plimsoll: The Sailor's Friend Season: 5 Episode: 12 Samuel Plimsoll was a British politician and social reformer who lived from 1824 to 1898. He is primarily remembered for his efforts to improve the safety of seafaring vessels and the conditions of sailors during the 19th century. CAST Samuel Plimsoll - Molly Jefferies Vanity Fair Article - Sam Roberts THIS PODCAST This 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 ..read more

The Murdering Cousin Season: 5 Episode: 11 Cyril Victor Tennyson Saunders a former lance corporal in the Royal Engineers and he had been in a relationship with his cousin, Dorothy May Saunders, nicknamed Bubbles, for two years and they had plans to marry. After a pregnancy scare and the death of her father, Dorothy changed her mind about marriage. Cyril was devastated and vowed to get her to reconsider, with dire consequences. CAST Dorothy May Saunders - Rose Hayles Cyril Saunders - Molly Jefferies Police Report - Steve Yeo Betty Lawrence - Sam Roberts Private J.J Boote - Joe Wilson Priso ..read more

R.N.L.I: Celebrating 200 Years Season: 5 Episode: 10 In Part Two of our celebration of this national institution, we take a look at some of the biggest rescues they have been a part in, the SS Suevic in 1907 and the S.S Rohilla in 1914. We also take a look at the latest statistics released as well as talk to current volunteers from the Portishead Lifeboat station. CAST 'Little Ships of Dunkirk' - Joe Wilson Captain Thomas Jones - Steve Sheperd THIS PODCAST This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.  If you liked it please leave a rati ..read more

The Babbacombe Murder Mystery (Part Two) Season: 5 Episode: 8 Saturday, the 15th February 1884 saw the fateful murder of 68 year old, Emma Anne Whitehead Keyse at The Glen in Babbacombe in Devon. All the evidence pointed to just one suspect, 21 year old John Henry George Lee, the Butler and general handyman. Listen to the account of his trial and discover what made this particular crime stand out in history and inspire an album bu Fairport Convention CAST John Lee - Steve Yeo Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette & The Scotsman- Cerise Reed Gerald de Courcy Hamilton - Steve Sheperd Sir Wi ..read more

The Babbacombe Murder Mystery (Part One) Season: 5 Episode: 7 Emma Anne Whitehead Keyse was a single lady of 68 years old. She was born in Edmonton, London, in 1816. She lived at The Glen with four helpers. One of them was John Lee, who did various jobs. Elizabeth Harris was the cook, and she had asked Emma to give her half-brother, John Lee, a job a few months before. The other helpers were Jane and Eliza Neck, who were sisters and had worked for Emma for over 40 years. Saturday, the 15th February 1884 would be a day that would change the household forever. Listen to part one of this ama ..read more

Valentine's Day Special Season: 5 Episode: 6 Valentine's Day is steeped in history, but what exactly do you know about it? In this special episode, we take a look at this unusual holiday and an even closer look at the Valentine card, commonly used to express love and affection. Did you know that there used to be an alternate though? CAST Duke of Orleans - Steve Sheperd Ophelia - Sam Roberts Lines - Joe Wilson Catherine Mossday - Andrea Reid Vinegar Valentine - Rose Hayles THIS PODCAST This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.  If you ..read more