It’s time to play mahjong while the world burns. This week Kim and Alice cover a listener suggestion; Philippine war drama Oro, Plata, Mata. It’s a classic tale of class, survival and sex in a shoe.Sound Engineer: Keith NagleEditor: Helen Hamilton / Keith NagleProducer: Helen HamiltonIf you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark. Listen to the trailer now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shakespeare in Love (1998 Movie)
Kim and Alice are putting on their terrible disguises and having so much fun with this week's pick, the late '90s actor buffet that is Shakespeare in Love. We're talking guyliner, literary Easter eggs and what makes this very smart movie so very dumb.Sound Engineer: Keith NagleEditor: Keith NagleProducer: Helen HamiltonSourceshttps://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-life/https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/william-shakespeare/william-shakespeare-biography/https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/apr/23/shakespeare-did-not-leave-his-wife-anne-in-stratford-letter-fragment-suggestshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ygregz439o#:~:text=However%2C%20examination%20of%20a%20fragment,of%20Bristol's%20Department%20of%20Englishhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37750558https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/oct/23/christopher-marlowe-credited-as-one-of-shakespeares-co-writershttps://shakespeareanauthorshiptrust.org/marlowehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlovian_theory_of_Shakespeare_authorshipIf you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark. Listen to the trailer now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Miss Austen (Series 1, 2025)
Hello to everyone except Dead Tom! We’re back for a new series and this week we’re covering Miss Austen Series 1. Kim and Alice put their PDMDs to the test as they try to work out what killed Jane Austen. Spoiler: it was probably overly synchronised periods.Sound Engineer: Keith NagleEditor: Helen Hamilton / Keith NagleProducer: Helen HamiltonAusten After Dark is out now on all good podcast platforms!If you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark. Listen to the trailer now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wolf Hall (Series 1, 2015)
This week Kim and Alice have been locked in the cupboard with the Christmas decorations to bring you Tudor drama series, Wolf Hall. We’re talking about Hans Holbein: portrait artist / historical catfisher and Henry VIII never getting to just enjoy a joust. Also kittens!Sound Engineer: Keith NagleEditor: Helen Hamilton / Keith NagleProducer: Helen HamiltonIf you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark. Listen to the trailer now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Fainting Couch: Tudor Dramas ft. Kirsty Whyte
Hide your necks, we’re entering our Tudor Era! In this Fainting Couch episode Kim and Alice are joined by Kirsty Whyte for an overview of period drama dynastic darlings, the Tudors. We discuss what’s been done, if there’s anything left to be adapted, and why we can’t get enough of these messy monarchs.Sound Engineer: Keith NagleEditor: Keith NagleProducer: Helen HamiltonIf you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark. Listen to the trailer now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 out now! Fetch the Smelling Salts explores period dramas from every time period and culture around the world. Hosts Alice Nagle and Kimberly Marsh offer thoughtful discussions about historical films and TV series, analysing everything from storytelling and performances to costume design and historical accuracy. Whether you're obsessed with Regency romance, Victorian mysteries, or international historical cinema, this podcast celebrates the art of period drama across all eras and cultures. If you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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