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News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime

Welcome to News of the Times!Step into the shadowed alleyways and gaslit parlours of the 18th and 19th centuries with News of the Times — a meticulously curated journey through historical crime. Each episode draws from authentic reports and court records, bringing you the darkly fascinating tales that gripped Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian Britain.With over 500 episodes and counting, we explore true accounts of mischief, murder, and mayhem from days gone by — all delivered with a wry nod and a

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Tales of Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know | Episode...

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2023/07/25

News of the Times Episode 128 | 1690 - 1890Tales of Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to KnowIn this chilling episode, we delve into the dark and disturbing stories of three notorious women from history. Catherine Hayes, a woman from 1690, takes us on a journey filled with lust, incest, and a horrifying murder that led to her own gruesome demise.Then, we uncover the twisted tale of Christina Edmunds, who plotted to poison a whole town in 1840, in order to disguise her sinister attempts to murder her intended

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29:29

1840: The Mysterious Death of Charles Lafarge |...

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2023/07/24

News of the Times Episode 127 | 1840 The Mysterious Death of Charles Lafarge : Murderous MondaysIn the year 1840, a captivating question gripped the minds of people far and wide: Did Marie Lafarge commit the crime? A young, alluring woman in possession of a modest inheritance, Marie found herself thrust into a marriage orchestrated by an uncle. The marriage led her to reside in the decaying confines of an ancient Carthusian monastery, situated in a quaint village where she stood out as an outsider

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1870: The Mordaunt versus Mordaunt Scandal | Episode 126

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2023/07/23

News of the Times Episode 126 | 1870The Mordaunt versus Mordaunt Scandal: Eccentric SundaysIn 1870, a public scandal to beat almost all public scandals of the time developed to the point where the rise of Republicanism – the overthrow of the British Monarchy – was gaining real momentum.In high society, the case of the public divorce of a husband from his multiple cheating wife was started. One of the potential litigants named was Bertie, or ‘Dirty Bertie’ as the press referred to him: his Royal

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33:37

1869: The Pantin Massacre | Episode 125

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2023/07/22

News of the Times Episode 125 | 1869The Pantin Massacre: Serial Killer SaturdaysIn today’s episode we cross the English channel and visit France. It is 1869 in a small village in North Paris. The brutal massacre of a woman and her 5 children, horrifically slaughtered and buried in a shallow grave is discovered.The initial suspected culprits are the missing father and older brother – but was it really them? This case gripped the headlines in France and England at the time. We uncover the truth

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Forgotten Fridays 1799 - 1801: News of the Times |...

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2023/07/21

News of the Times Episode 124 | 1799-1801Forgotten Fridays 1799 - 1801: News of the Times1799 to 1801: the over-riding sense of the articles is the extreme poverty hitting the UK with inflation at a record 36.5%. With the record inflation and extreme poverty comes a corresponding rise in crime with the highest execution numbers since 1785. The masses are encouraged to fall in love with barley as a cheap source of energy and adverts are taken out for any kind of work wanted.Hosted by Robin Coles

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32:45

1700-1970: The Dark Side of London | Episode 123

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2023/07/19

News of the Times Episode 123 | 1700-1970The Dark Side of London: Wicked WednesdaysFrom eerie tales of haunted places and the ghosts that wander its historic streets, to the sinister secrets lurking beneath the pristine streets, London holds a dark history that will send shivers down your spine.In the murky depths of London's shadowed streets, where gas lamps flicker and secrets are whispered, lies tales that delve into the city's darkest recesses. These are stories of vampiric sightings,

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31:41

1700-1812: From Pulpit to Gallows – Rogue Reverends |...

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2023/07/18

News of the Times Episode 122 | 1700 - 1812From Pulpit to Gallows – Rogue Reverends: Teisted TuesdaysIn todays Twisted tales Tuesdays episode, we look at three rogue reverends who swung from the gallows:Reverend Thomas Hunter whose illicit affair with a young girl was discovered by children who paid the priceReverend Thomas Dodd who tried bribery and forgery to find a way to finance his highly expensive lifestyleAndRev Michael Whiting who coveted his family’s estate for his ownWe take a look at

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31:59

1889: The Pinchin Torso Mystery | Episode 121

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2023/07/17

News of the Times Episode 121 | 1889The Pinchin Torso Mystery: Murderous MondaysIn 1889, remembrances of the ripper horror still echoed in England and especially in Whitechapel. A headless and legless torso is found around the corner from Berner Street, the death location of Elizabeth Stride. The torso is found on the anniversary of the death of Annie Chapman.This episode explores the horrific Pinchin Street Torso mystery.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #dismemberment

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32:37

1778 - 1840: The World of Beau Brummell | Episode 120

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2023/07/16

News of the Times Episode 120 | 1778 - 1840 The World of Beau Brummell: Eccentric SundaysBeau Brummel, who single handedly transformed men’s fashion away from the powdered wigs, silks and makeup of the French Court to the urbane, tailored style that we still have today and which dominates the Regency and Bridgerton world. Beau was so much more than a style icon and incredible wit. In this episode we look at some of his more outrageous pranks, his wit and the infamous feud with George, The Prince

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1903: The Leyton Horror | Episode 119

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2023/07/15

News of the Times Episode 119 | 1903The Leyton Horror: Serial Killer Saturdays1903 and all eyes in England are on the George Chapman investigation – was he the ripper? The Chapman story overpowered this gruesome horrific crime of a family brutally murdered, dismembered, with their body parts buried in a back garden. The motive? Financial gain. What is even more horrific is that this was to be a serial killing trend. His next attempted victim survived or more murders would have followed.Today’s

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849 - 1851: Forgotten Fridays 1849 – 1851: News of...

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2023/07/14

News of the Times Episode 118 | 1849 - 1851Forgotten Fridays 1849 – 1851: News of the TimesIn today’s episode we review some of the stories making the news in 1849-1851.The new young Queen Victoria is attacked!The shocking case of Rebecca Smith who murdered her 8 children.And a wonderful story of a warring couple and the pranks they pull on one another.With a few other stories and some of the times advertisements such as the gentleman looking for an attractive, kind, good cook to keep his house…

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1150 - 2023: Famous Family Curses in Britian |...

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2023/07/12

News of the Times Episode 117 | 1150 - 2023Famous Family Curses in Britian: Wicken WednesdaysGreat Britain abounds in family curses, usually involving wiping out a complete bloodline.In today’s episode we look at 4 such famous tales:The Tichborne curseThe Chained Oak TreeThe Earls of Stair curse (if you have not heard of them it is because the curse worked)The Lambton Worm (which sounds suspiciously like Smaug from The Hobbit)And the Curse of Tutankhamun which inspired the films of The Mummy.Make

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1724-1915: Daring Escapes from England's Prisons |...

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2023/07/11

News of the Times Episode 116 | 1724-1915Daring Escapes from England's Prisons: Twisted TuesdaysThe quest for freedom beats heavily in all people.In this episode we look at 4 daring prison escapes from England’s notoriously dreadful prisons.Jack Sheppard, so famous that Daniel Defoe of Robinson Crusoe fame ghost wrote his autobiography. He escaped Newgate Prison twice!William Bisgrove – the only murderer to successfully escape and remain free from scary Broadmoor Prison for the Criminally

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1886: The Mysterious Case of the Pimlico Poisoning |...

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2023/07/10

News of the Times Episode 115 | 1886The Mysterious Case of the Pimlico Poisoning: Murderous MondaysThis story is a favourite of ours for the enduring mystery of it as well as the high weird factor. A mysterious death, the threesome relationship where the wife is somewhat handed over to other men at the insistence of her husband. And then, the husband’s strange , unexpected and unexplained death in an impossible way.A deathly celebration of New Years Day in 1886 England echoing the famous Charles

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1677: The Legend of Mother Damnable –The Camden Town...

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2023/07/09

News of the Times Episode 114 | 1677The Legend of Mother Damnable –The Camden Town WitchMother Damnable, Mother Redcap, Mother Shipton. Who are they and what is their connection? In this episode we explore the legends – did she really cook husband number 3 in her oven? – and piece together the ties between the folklore and legends of all 3 personages in England’s History. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #motherredcap #mothershipton #motherdamnable #documentary #eccentricsundaysYouTube:

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1942:The Disturbing Saga of the Blackout Ripper:...

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2023/07/08

News of the Times Episode 113 | 1942The Disturbing Saga of the Blackout Ripper: Serial Killer SaturdaysHave you heard of the Blackout Ripper? The chilling legend that terrorized a city.In the early 1940s, during the height of World War II, a shadowy figure stalked the streets of London.Known as the Blackout Ripper, this mysterious individual struck fear into the hearts of the citizens.The blackouts were the perfect cover for this deranged killer. In the darkness, he prowled, seeking out his

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1896-1956: The Victorian Sex Cult of The Agapemonites...

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2023/07/05

News of the Times Episode 112 | 1896-1956The Victorian Sex Cult of The Agapemonites - Conclusion: Eccentric SundaysThe Victorian Sex Cult of The Agapemonites started as a free love movement, then evolved into claims of the new messiah to save the world, then moved into paranormal and spiritualism and finally ended being overseen by a discarded wife. This episode explores the dramatic leadership of Reverend Smyth-Piggot and his brushes with scandal, Norway, a jilted lover and the law .Hosted by

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1899 - 1903: Lethal Ladies of the States | Episode 111

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2023/07/04

News of the Times Episode 111| 1899-1903Lethal Ladies of the StatesL Twisted Tales TuesdaysIn celebration of the Independence Day of our American cousins, today’s episode looks at two lethal ladies around the turn of the century.Our first one, Mary McKnight looks set to have beaten our worst female serial killer, Mary Ann Cotton, with a suspected 18 kills under her belt. Like our Mary Ann, you were taking your life in your own hands if you hung out with her.Our second lethal lady is Lulu Johnson.

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1836: The Murder of Hannah Brown | Episode 110

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2023/07/03

News of the Times Episode 110 | 1836The Murder of Hannah Brown: Murderous MondaysIn 1836 the famous Murder of Hannah Brown case surpassed ordinary crimes with its level of brutality. This case was so famous that it was still being referred to decades later as someone doing a “Greenacre” in the event of body parts being found around London. Today’s episode looks at this horrific crime.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #VictorianMurders

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1926: The Disappearance of Agatha Christie: Eccentric...

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2023/07/02

News of the Times Episode 109 | 1926The Disappearance of Agatha Christie: Eccentric SundaysIn 1926 the unheard of happened: an internationally renowned crime authoress vanished.Rumours had circulated for some time about the philandering of her dashing husband who had requested a divorce – all was not well within the Christie household.On the evening when he went away, ostensibly to stay with friends, Agatha kissed her young daughter goodnight and vanished. For 11 days she was missing – her

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