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News of the Times Episode 131 | 1865
The Twisted Tale of Dr. Edward Pritchard: Scotland's Poisoning Philanderer
In 1865, Dr. Edward Pritchard was arrested in Scotland for murdering 2 women, although h…

News of the Times Episode 129 | 1879-1881
Forgotten Fridays 1879-1881
In todays episode of Forgotten Fridays we look at some of the stories hitting the headlines in 1879 to 1881.  The execution of Char…

News of the Times Episode 129 | 1870's - 1950's
Notorious Gangs of Victorian England: Wicked Wednesdays
Todays episode of Wicked Wednesdays looks at Notorious gangs in Victorian England specifically in…

News of the Times Episode 128 | 1690 - 1890
Tales of Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know
In this chilling episode, we delve into the dark and disturbing stories of three notorious women from history. Cathe…

News of the Times Episode 127 | 1840
The Mysterious Death of Charles Lafarge : Murderous Mondays
In the year 1840, a captivating question gripped the minds of people far and wide: Did Marie Lafarge co…

News of the Times Episode 126 | 1870
The Mordaunt versus Mordaunt Scandal: Eccentric Sundays
In 1870, a public scandal to beat almost all public scandals of the time developed to the point where the ri…

News of the Times Episode 125 | 1869
The  Pantin Massacre: Serial Killer Saturdays
In today’s episode we cross the English channel and visit France.  It is 1869 in a small village in North Paris.  The …

News of the Times Episode 124 | 1799-1801
Forgotten Fridays 1799 - 1801: News of the Times
1799 to 1801:  the over-riding sense of the articles is the extreme poverty hitting the UK with inflation at a…

News of the Times Episode 123 | 1700-1970
The Dark Side of London: Wicked Wednesdays
From eerie tales of haunted places and the ghosts that wander its historic streets, to the sinister secrets lurking …

News of the Times Episode 122 | 1700 - 1812
From Pulpit to Gallows – Rogue Reverends: Teisted Tuesdays
In todays Twisted tales Tuesdays episode, we look at three rogue reverends who swung from the gall…

News of the Times Episode 121 | 1889
The Pinchin Torso Mystery: Murderous Mondays
In 1889, remembrances of the ripper horror still echoed in England and especially in Whitechapel.  A headless and legle…

News of the Times Episode 120 | 1778 - 1840
The World of Beau Brummell:  Eccentric Sundays
Beau Brummel, who single handedly transformed men’s fashion away from the powdered wigs, silks and makeup of …

News of the Times Episode 119 | 1903
The Leyton Horror: Serial Killer Saturdays
1903 and all eyes in England are on the George Chapman investigation – was he the ripper?  The Chapman story overpowered …

News of the Times Episode 118 | 1849 - 1851
Forgotten Fridays 1849 – 1851: News of the Times
In today’s episode we review some of the stories making the news in 1849-1851.
The new young Queen Victoria i…

News of the Times Episode 117 | 1150 - 2023
Famous Family Curses in Britian: Wicken Wednesdays
Great Britain abounds in family curses, usually involving wiping out a complete bloodline.
In today’s episo…

News of the Times Episode 116 | 1724-1915
Daring Escapes from England's Prisons: Twisted Tuesdays
The quest for freedom beats heavily in all people.
In this episode we look at 4 daring prison escapes fr…

News of the Times Episode 115 | 1886
The Mysterious Case of the Pimlico Poisoning: Murderous Mondays
This story is a favourite of ours for the enduring mystery of it as well as the high weird factor.  …

News of the Times Episode 114 | 1677
The Legend of Mother Damnable –The Camden Town Witch
Mother Damnable, Mother Redcap, Mother Shipton.  Who are they and what is their connection? In this episode we …

News of the Times Episode 113 | 1942
The Disturbing Saga of the Blackout Ripper: Serial Killer Saturdays
Have you heard of the Blackout Ripper? The chilling legend that terrorized a city.
In the early 1…

News of the Times Episode 112 | 1896-1956
The Victorian Sex Cult of The Agapemonites - Conclusion: Eccentric Sundays
The Victorian Sex Cult of The Agapemonites started as a free love movement, then evo…