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Killing Time with Rebecca Rideal

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The Real History of The King’s Man

The Real History of The King’s Man

In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian Dr Fern Riddell to discuss the real history behind Matthew Vaugha... Read more

3 Apr 2022

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The Milwaukee Cannibal

The Milwaukee Cannibal

In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by criminal psychologist Dr Michelle Ward to investigate one of the most distu... Read more

3 Mar 2022

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