16 episodes

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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    • 4.9 • 580 Ratings

Join Reverend Richard Coles, Dr Cat Jarman and Charles Spencer as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical

    The Standby Butler

    The Standby Butler

    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
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    • 49 min
    The Treasure Committee

    The Treasure Committee

    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 email the show: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com
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    • 50 min
    Catching Tiny Songbirds in Nets

    Catching Tiny Songbirds in Nets

    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
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    • 48 min
    Lady and the Free Falling Skydiver

    Lady and the Free Falling Skydiver

    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.  
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    • 50 min
    The Extraordinary Viciousness of Crocodiles

    The Extraordinary Viciousness of Crocodiles

    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 real and metaphorical. 

    Don't forget, you can send us an email at rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com if there are any subjects you'd like us to investigate.
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    • 50 min
    Bona to Vada Your Dolly Old Eek

    Bona to Vada Your Dolly Old Eek

    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 rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review as it helps other people to find us.
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    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
580 Ratings

580 Ratings

Mr Orpheus ,

Perfect asylum for Saturday Live refugees

Brilliant! Love the Reverend Richard Coles.

Kate in Bath ,

Deserves 10 stars!

I love this Podcast. Three bright, cheerful, intelligent people discussing crazy and diverse subjects. Fabulous!
So many (too many) Podcasts are painfully, embarrassingly, boring.
This Podcast is riveting. Please don’t change a thing and please, please continue!

Sue from Plymouth ,

An interesting and fun Podcast

I recently found Rabbit Hole Detectives having read Charles Spencer’s article in the Daily Telegraph. I love the episodes which are interesting and enjoyable. The panel are enthusiastic about their subjects and deliver the information in a fun way.

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