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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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47:47

The Swan of Catania

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/08/30

In the final episode of the second series, our intrepid trio are once again attempting to uncover as much as they can about the origin stories of.....stuff. As usual they've each been given a topic and seven days in which to find out as much information - and as many weird and wonderful stories - as they possibly can. This week Richard is singing the Bel Canto, Cat is investigating surnames and Charles is delving into ordeals. It's nine victories apiece since the show launched, so who will get to

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52:44

The Circle of Fifths

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/08/23

On this week's episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Charles and Richard investigate three more subjects as they try to convince The Disembodied Voice to award them victory. Richard has a taste for Synesthesia, Cat is trying to uncover who was behind the mystery of Piltdown Man, and it's Stand and Deliver time for Charles as he investigates highwaymen and their legends. Don't forget, if you have a rabbit hole you'd like the detectives to tumble down then you can email us at

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52:14

Watching Train Movements in Belgium

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/08/16

Cat, Richard and Charles once again chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical as The Rabbit Hole Detectives head off down yet more strange pathways in search of killer facts and wonderful pieces of ephemera with their chosen subjects. This week Richard is singing - don't ask - and exploring British accents, Charles is going undercover with the secret service, and it's all aboard the Oseberg Ship with Cat. Don't forget, if you'd like to put forward a topic then you can

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51:36

The Great Irish Stroker

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/08/09

Cat, Richard and Charles once again chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical as The Rabbit Hole Detectives head off down yet more strange pathways in search of killer facts and wonderful pieces of ephemera with their chosen subjects. This week, Charles is at the bottom of the garden with the fairies, Richard tries to bring everyone under his spell with a touch of hypnotism, and Cat keeps things fresh with fermented foods. Don't forget, if you'd like to put forward a

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51:02

Auntie, Chavvie, and the Fantabulosa Fairy

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/08/02

On this week's episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Charles and Richard investigate three more subjects as they try to convince The Disembodied Voice to award them victory. Charles is hunting the history of defamation, throwing in some personal anecdotes along the way; Richard finds out more about the forgotten slang that is Polari; and Cat goes back to her childhood love of mummies to discover more about how and why mummification became so popular. Don't forget, if you have a rabbit hole

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53:28

Firing Blunderbusses From Balloons

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/07/26

Cat, Richard and Charles are back again as they attempt to uncover as much as they can about the origin stories of.....stuff. As usual they've each been given a topic and seven days in which to find out as much information - and as many weird and wonderful stories - as they possibly can. This week, Richard is heading to Westminster Abbey, Charles is taking on duelling and Cat is getting to the bottom of the cup that is the story of coffee. Can they do enough to convince the Disembodied Voice to

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50:27

President Eisenhower's Bridge Night

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/07/19

Cat, Richard and Charles are back chasing the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical our trio of Rabbit Hole Detectives head off down yet more strange pathways in search of killer facts and wonderful pieces of ephemera with their chosen subjects. In this week's edition Richard traces the history of AIDS and HIV, Charles looks at card games and Cat is brushing up on toothpaste. Don't forget, if you'd like to put forward a topic then you can email the show:

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51:03

A High Velocity Dirty Protest

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/07/12

Once again our intrepid trio are off down their various rabbit holes as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week Charles is trying to stay awake from jet lag, Richard is looking dapper in black tie, and Cat is finding out about dogs with jobs. But as usual, they’re all over the map as one fact leads to another anecdote and before you know it, they’re in a whole different realm. Don’t forget, you can send us an email at rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com and

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52:59

The Red Sky Over Coventry

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/07/05

On this week's edition of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, our intrepid trio investigate three more subjects as they attempt to tell the stories of......stuff. This week Richard is off in search of Saint Paul, Cat is making notes in her commonplace book, and Charles has gone all Alan Turing with secret codes and ciphers. Don't forget you can send us an email if you’d like to suggest a topic - rabbitholedetectives@gmail dot com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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45:35

A Very Nasty Cannonball Incident

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/06/28

This week our intrepid trio are off down their various rabbit holes as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. Richard is in search of the origin stories of condiments, whilst Cat digs into the Viking Army’s arrival in Wiltshire. And as for Charles, he’s hunting the great one eyed warriors of history. But as usual, they’re all over the map as one fact leads to another anecdote and before you know it, they’re in a whole different realm. Don’t forget, you can send

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45:19

Ostentate on the Dinner Plate

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/06/21

The gang are back with another episode having spent a week disappearing down their respective rabbit holes, bringing the very finest facts, stories, pieces of weird and wonderful ephemera and even the occasional bon mot to the studio. Don't forget, if you have a rabbit hole you'd like the detectives to tumble down then you can email us at rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review as it helps other people to find us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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50:43

The Downing of the Night Witches

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/06/14

On this week's episode the team have decamped to Wiltshire but are no less hungry for the victory as they continue to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. And despite being laser focused on their specialist subjects, it doesn't stop them falling down some fairly weird and wonderful rabbit holes on along the way. Don't forget, if you have a rabbit hole you'd like the detectives to tumble down then you can email us at rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com. And if you enjoyed

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51:00

A Cheetah With a Dog Collar

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/06/07

Cat, Richard and Charles are back once again as they attempt to uncover as much as they can about the origin stories of.....stuff. As always, they've each been given a topic and seven days in which to find out as much information, and as many weird and wonderful stories as they possibly can. But with Richard still on holiday, will he be lagging behind? Or can he convince the Disembodied Voice to award him the victory? Don't forget, if you've a rabbit hole you'd like us to investigate, you can email

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49:34

The Standby Butler

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/05/31

Richard is on holiday this week so joins Cat and Charles on location from Scotland. But has the break from being a National Trinket afforded him extra time to investigate his specialist subject? Can he get one over on his fellow Rabbit Holers and persuade the Disembodied Voice to award him the victory? You're one click away from finding out. Don't forget, if you'd like to suggest a topic for discussion you can email the show: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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50:01

The Treasure Committee

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/05/24

Cat, Richard and Charles once again chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical as The Rabbit Hole Detectives head off down yet more strange pathways in search of killer facts and wonderful pieces of ephemera with their chosen subjects. In this week's edition the trio try to illuminate three new worlds in a bid to bring them to life and convince the Disembodied Voice that they should be this week's champion. Don't forget, if you'd like to put forward a topic then you can

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48:29

Catching Tiny Songbirds in Nets

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/05/17

On this week's episode, Cat, Charles and Richard are chasing the sweet smell of victory with three shiny new subjects. However, it doesn't take them long to dive off into various different worlds - full of the sorts of chimerical attempts that the trio are renowned for. Welcome to Catching Tiny Songbirds in Nets. And don't forget, if you'd like to send us a subject you'd like us to investigate, then you can email: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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50:26

Lady and the Free Falling Skydiver

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/05/10

Cat, Richard and Charles once again chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical as the Rabbit Hole Detectives head off down yet more strange pathways in search of killer facts and wonderful pieces of ephemera with their chosen subjects. As usual they're all over the map as they vie for warm glow of victory handed down by the Disembodied Voice. Don't forget, if you'd like to put forward a topic then you can email the show: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Learn more about

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50:21

The Extraordinary Viciousness of Crocodiles

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/05/03

Have you ever briefly looked something up and found yourself interested to the point of distraction, passing into some realm that, once entered, is extremely hard to get out of? If so, you've come to the right place. In this week's episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard and Charles investigate three more subjects - which invariably lead into myriad different stories which head off down all sorts of weird and wonderful pathways - as they chase the provenance of historical objects both

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50:34

Bona to Vada Your Dolly Old Eek

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/04/26

On this week's episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Charles and Richard are set three more subjects to investigate, reappearing in the studio brim full of facts and wild ephemera. From Lower Manhattan in the 1800's to Revolutionary France, ghosts, strange inscriptions and long drops, the trio attempt to uncover as much as they can about the history of stuff. Don't forget, if you have a rabbit hole you'd like the detectives to tumble down then you can email us at

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48:32

Practicing Cannon Fire in the Park

The Rabbit Hole Detectives ·

2023/04/19

Cat, Richard and Charles are back for season two of The Rabbit Hole Detectives as the trio attempt to uncover as much as they can about the origin stories of stuff. Each week they're given individual topics, told to disappear into the lab and not to come back until they've secured as many weird and wonderful stories as they possibly can. This week they deliver on all fronts as they tickle the ivories of history. But who will be coronated champion? Don't forget, if you've a rabbit hole you'd like us

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