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Fetch the Smelling Salts

Alice Nagle and Kimberly Marsh

Comedy History

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71 episodes

Sandokan (2025 Series)
16/04/2026 | 1h 19 mins.
Do you hear the unearthly chorus singing our names? That’s right, this week Kim and Alice are covering the linguistically diverse pirate drama, Sandokan. We’re stalking through the jungle with our lonely island tiger, celebrating immovable eyeliner and mediocre female protagonists.

Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle
Editor: Keith Nagle
Producer: Helen Hamilton
If you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark. Listen to all episodes now.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Capture the Castle (2003 Movie)
02/04/2026 | 49 mins.
We're wrapping ourselves in bear and monkey furs this week, as Kim and Alice cover listener suggestion, I Capture the Castle. As Bill Nighy gets consumed by moss, we're talking about American kissing etiquette and how we too can get a 2-year rent forgiveness for a giant country house.

Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle
Editor: Helen Hamilton / Keith Nagle
Producer: Helen Hamilton
If you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark. Listen to all episodes now.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Fainting Couch: All Creatures Great and Small (2020, S1 E4)
19/03/2026 | 51 mins.
Coming through, it’s Tricki Woo! For the 2nd year in a row we’re taking part in Podcasthon, this year with partner charity Guide Dogs UK. We’re chatting All Creatures Great and Small, all service dogs cute and cuter, and of course a bull with érèctile disfunction.

You can support Guide Dogs UK here: https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/life-changers/
Not in the UK? You can still support your local guide dog or service dog charity!
If you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark. Listen to all episodes now.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Persepolis (2007 Movie)
05/03/2026 | 55 mins.
Well this might be a bit above our pay grade, but as fate would have it, this week Kim and Alice are covering the animated classic, Persepolis. It’s as much a coming of age tale as it is a unique look into life during the Iranian revolution, and a truly gorgeous and heartbreaking film.

Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle
Editor: Helen Hamilton / Keith Nagle
Producer: Helen Hamilton
If you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark. Listen to all episodes now.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Far from the Madding Crowd (2015 Movie)
19/02/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
Hope you all sent your Victorian Valentines because we’re back with a new season, and this week Kim and Alice review proposal-a-thon, Far from the Madding Crowd. It’s every girl’s dream (cucumbers and a piano) mixed with every girl’s nightmare (swordplay cringe) and a great reason to talk about sheep baths.

Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle
Editor: Keith Nagle
Producer: Helen Hamilton
If you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the Regency era with our sister podcast, Austen After Dark. Listen to all episodes now.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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About Fetch the Smelling Salts

Fetch the Smelling Salts explores period dramas from every time period and culture around the world. Hosts Alice Nagle and Kimberly Marsh offer deep 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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