Sit Henry Irving: The Acting Knight Season: 5 Episode: 20 Irving achieved success on the London stage in the 1860s as an actor and in 1867, played for the first time with Ellen Terry, beginning their famous theatrical association. He found fame playing Shakespearian and classic roles in a style which was individual and controversial, but which held audiences spellbound. He established his reputation as a tragedian with his Hamlet at the Lyceum (1874). As manager of London’s Lyceum Theatre, he made innovative changes to productions, including darkening the auditorium. Irving orga ..read more

The SS Great Western Season: 5 Episode: 19 ​The SS Great Western was at the time the fastest way to cross the Atlantic Ocean. This meant that passengers could get from England to New York much faster. Thus emigrating to America would have been quicker for our ancestors. Now, there's a £20m scheme to bring the SS Great Western back to life! 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 small, you can go to ..read more

Bristol's Last Execution Season: 5 Episode: 18 On December 17, 1963, the last judicial execution in our city marked the conclusion of a lengthy era of local executions. Russell Pascoe, aged 23, met his fate at Horfield Prison, Bristol, whilst his accomplice Dennis Whitty, 22, was simultaneously executed at Winchester prison. Their crime was a senseless murder of reclusive farmer William Garfield Rowe CAST Harry Allen - Steve Sheperd Russell Pascoe - Molly Jefferies Bristol Evening Post - Sam Roberts Bob Douglas - Joe Wilson Chief Officer - Steve Yeo THIS PODCAST This podcast has been spec ..read more

Bristol's WW1 Heroes Season: 5 Episode: 17 World War I commenced on July 28, 1914, spanning four years of intense conflict. and many men in Bristol and the surrounding area enlisted to help the cause but because this war ushered in a new era of warfare, marked by the utilisation of advanced weaponry and machinery across land, sea, and air, there was an unprecedented number of casualties and injuries. In this episode, we take a look at just a few of those that perished in this war and honour their sacrifice. We also get to hear from one of those soldiers what would keep the lads spirits li ..read more

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