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Outliers is an historic fiction podcast that explores how big events filter down and are viewed and shaped by the people in the shadows. Themes of otherness, change, gender and the meaning of power are explored through the eyes of characters who have not traditionally held the historic limelight. Enjoy this anthology of stories from award-winning contemporary writers as they reveal the people hiding in the shadows of real events, at some of the greatest palaces ever built. Historic Royal Pal ...
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Interview with Claudia Strange and Adam Sibbald, Historic Royal Palaces' producers of Outliers. Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversation using #OutliersPod @hrp_palaces or @therustyquill Discover the history behind Outliers - blog.hrp.org.uk Interviewer: Alexander J Newall Introduction and credits voiced by Helen Gould Produced…
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Interview with Jonathan Sims, author of Outliers S2 Episode 13, For King and Country. Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Find more on Jonathan @jonnywaistcoat rustyquill.com/the-magnus-archives www.macguffinandcompany.com Join the conversation using #OutliersPod @hrp_palaces or @therustyquill Discover the history behind Outliers - blog.hrp.org…
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Three soldiers of the Black Watch are put to death at the Tower of London. Their sentence: mutiny. Their silence, historic. Why did they choose not to defend themselves? Is the truth wound up with the mysterious stranger who visited them on the eve of their court martial, and how pivotal will that moment turn out to be for Scotland? Remember to sub…
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Interview with Beth Crane, author of Outliers S2 Episode 12,Fresh Sweat and Cloves. Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversation using #OutliersPod @hrp_palaces or @therustyquill Find more on Beth Crane @NotCombustible www.bethkcrane.com@WeFixSpaceJunk battlebird.productions Discover the history behind Outliers - blog.hrp.org.uk In…
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As lady-in-waiting to an aging queen and wife to a failed adventurer, Bess Raleigh has learnt to fight her corner against all adversity. Her life is spent in the shadow of the Tower of London with her husband Sir Walter Raleigh. But will she manage to keep her head whilst others around her lose theirs? Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join t…
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Interview with Jon Cooper, author of Outliers S2 Episode 11 , Seal of Fate . Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversation using #OutliersPod @hrp_palaces or @therustyquill Discover the history behind Outliers - blog.hrp.org.uk Interviewer: Adam Sibbald Introduction and credits voiced by Helen Gould Produced by Adam Sibbald, Claudia…
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Thomas Phelippes is a spy and code breaker in the court of Elizabeth I. He plots the downfall of Mary Queen of Scots. As Phelippes struggles to decipher a code that could result in her death, the prospect of succeeding leaves him feeling cold and empty, but very powerful. The life of a queen rests in his hands. Remember to subscribe, rate and revie…
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Interview with Maeve O’Lynn, author of Outliers S2 Episode 10, The Letters of 1867. Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversation using #OutliersPod @hrp_palaces or @therustyquill Find more on Maeve O'Lynn @xenophonproject www.maeveolynn.com Discover the history behind Outliers - blog.hrp.org.uk Interviewer: Alexander J Newall Intro…
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As her wedding day at Hillsborough Castle approaches, Lady Alice Hill knows she should be happy. But her change of status from spinster to spouse and the imminent move away from her beloved home is playing on her mind. What role can a woman play besides that of a wife, sister or daughter? Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversatio…
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Interview with Steven Camden, author of Outliers S2 Episode 9, Scullion Daydreams . Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversation using #OutliersPod @hrp_palaces or @therustyquill More on Steven Camden @homeofpolar www.bearstories.org Discover the history behind Outliers - blog.hrp.org.uk Interviewer: Adam Sibbald Introduction and c…
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Robert is a bright young boy, working in the fiery kitchens of Hampton Court Palace. Mary Tudor is on the throne and the country is Catholic once more. Despite his lowly position, Robert is moved by the tumultuous changes that surround him. How will he manage to navigate this new world whilst keeping his head down, as he was taught? Remember to sub…
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Interview with Abir Mukherjee, author of Outliers S2 Episode 8, Empty Barrels. Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversation using #OutliersPod @hrp_palaces or @therustyquill More on Abir Mukherjee @radiomukhers abirmukherjee.com www.redhotchilliwriters.com Discover the history behind Outliers - blog.hrp.org.uk Interviewer: Claudia …
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Robert, Royal Clerk to King Henry VIII, is diligent, dedicated, and totally indifferent to the religious changes sweeping the country around him. But when treasures confiscated from a dissolved monastery fall into his hands, he faces a very personal choice. Will he do his duty, or risk it all to preserve the past? Remember to subscribe, rate and re…
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Interview with Eli Barraza, author of Outliers S2 Episode 7, Pinpricks of Light. Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversation using #OutliersPod @hrp_palaces or @therustyquill More on Eli Barraza @EliLizzieLizbet www.whisperforge.org www.whisperforge.org/thefarmeridian Discover the history behind Outliers - blog.hrp.org.uk Intervie…
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Caroline Herschel stares at the stars. Recognition as an astronomer and scientist seems further away than even the most distant constellations. But her discovery of comets and her love for her work is contagious. It’s not long before Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, takes notice... Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversat…
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Interview with Alex Lynch, author of Outliers S2 Episode 6, Always Professional. Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversation using #OutliersPod @hrp_palaces or @therustyquill More on Alex Lynch @AlexJRLynch alexlynch.co.uk @AllGloryPod www.woodenovercoats.com Discover the history behind Outliers - blog.hrp.org.uk Interviewer: Alex…
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The Tower of London’s head executioner only has one job, yet it can go horribly wrong for all involved. Right now he’s furious: there’s been a botched execution on his watch, and the reign of Henry VIII is making him see red. Outside the Tower, nationwide rebellion reflects his views. But what does he know? He’s only an executioner. Remember to sub…
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Interview with Lettie Precious, author of Outliers S2 Episode 5, Faithfully Yours. Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversation using #OutliersPod @hrp_palaces or @therustyquill More on Lettie Precious @LettiePrecious Discover the history behind Outliers - www.blog.hrp.org.uk Interviewer: Alexander J Newall Introduction and credits…
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Victoria and Louise are the closest of companions. They share their lives, loves and laughter, just like any best friends - apart from the fact that Victoria is the future queen. Hidden away at Kensington Palace, power and predators lurk in every corner, including the dangerous Sir John Conroy. As Victoria’s future as queen looms large, will Louise…
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Interview with David K. Barnes, author of Outliers S2 Episode 4, Mehmet and the Wild Boy. Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversation using #OutliersPod @hrp_palaces or @therustyquill More on David K. Barnes @VelvetBarnes www.davidkbarnes.com www.woodenovercoats.com Discover the history behind Outliers - blog.hrp.org.uk Interviewe…
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It’s late spring in 1726 at Kensington Palace, and the lavish court of King George I is in residence. Meanwhile, Mehmet, the Turkish valet to the King, is having some problems with Peter the Wild Boy, who is kept like a pet for the King’s amusement. A comical cat-and-mouse chase ensues, but perhaps it is the Wild Boy who has some unexpected lessons…
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Interview with Lauren Johnson, author of Outliers S2 Episode 3, Fortune’s Wheel. Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversation using #OutliersPod @hrp_palaces or @therustyquill More on Lauren Johnson @History_Lauren www.lauren-johnson.com Discover the history behind Outliers - blog.hrp.org.uk Interviewer: Alexander J Newall Introduc…
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Eleanor Cobham has always got what she wanted; a new dress, a place at court, somebody else’s husband. But not now. In her desperation to conceive an heir, she turns to witchcraft and is soon embroiled in its throes. As she comes face to face with the dangerous side of power, will she learn if she can control the turn of fortune’s wheel? Remember t…
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Interview with SEVAN, author of Outliers S2 Episode 2, Secrets of the Bedchamber. Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Join the conversation using #OutliersPod @hrp_palaces or @therustyquill Discover the history behind Outliers - blog.hrp.org.uk For more on SEVAN @justSEVAN sevangreene.comwww.sevangreene.com Interviewer: Alexander J Newall Intro…
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Catalina served Katherine of Aragon for years, proudly, passionately, and loyally following her from Spain all the way to the side of King Henry VIII. But Henry’s interest has turned. He is intent on divorce, and his henchmen are digging up the secrets of Katherine’s first marriage to Arthur Tudor. They think Catalina is the weakest link and their …
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