Outliers - Stories from the edge of history

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 Palaces, in association with Rusty Quill present: Outliers - Stories from the edge of history.

S2E14 Bonus Interview - The Producers behind Outliers 02/04/2020

S2E14 Bonus Interview - The Producers behind Outliers Interview with Claudia Strange and Adam Sibbald, Historic Royal Palaces' producers of Outliers. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12993014

S2 Interview 13 - Jonathan Sims 01/30/2020

S2 Interview 13 - Jonathan Sims Interview with Jonathan Sims, author of Outliers S2 Episode 13, For King and Country. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12931364

S2E13 For King and Country 01/28/2020

S2E13 For King and Country 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? /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12889139

S2 Interview 12 - Beth Crane 01/23/2020

S2 Interview 12 - Beth Crane Interview with Beth Crane, author of Outliers S2 Episode 12,Fresh Sweat and Cloves. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12850889

S2E12 Fresh Sweat and Cloves 01/21/2020

S2E12 Fresh Sweat and Cloves 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? /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12813008

S2 Interview 11 - Jon Cooper 01/16/2020

S2 Interview 11 - Jon Cooper Interview with Jon Cooper, author of Outliers S2 Episode 11 , Seal of Fate . /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12733472

S2E11 Seal of Fate 01/14/2020

S2E11 Seal of Fate 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. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12733220

S2 Interview 10 - Maeve O'Lynn 01/09/2020

S2 Interview 10 - Maeve O'Lynn Interview with Maeve O’Lynn, author of Outliers S2 Episode 10, The Letters of 1867. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12659585

S2E10 The Letters of 1867 01/07/2020

S2E10 The Letters of 1867 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? /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12646673

S2 Interview 9 - Steven Camden 01/02/2020

S2 Interview 9 - Steven Camden Interview with Steven Camden, author of Outliers S2 Episode 9, Scullion Daydreams . /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12584444

S2E9 Scullion Daydreams 12/31/2019

S2E9 Scullion Daydreams 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? /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12574136

S2 Interview 8 - Abir Mukherjee 12/26/2019

S2 Interview 8 - Abir Mukherjee Interview with Abir Mukherjee, author of Outliers S2 Episode 8, Empty Barrels. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12490802

S2E8 Empty Barrels 12/24/2019

S2E8 Empty Barrels 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? /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12517073

S2 Interview 7 - Eli Barraza 12/19/2019

S2 Interview 7 - Eli Barraza Interview with Eli Barraza, author of Outliers S2 Episode 7, Pinpricks of Light. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12456608

S2E7 Pinpricks of Light 12/17/2019

S2E7 Pinpricks of Light 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... /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12434036

S2 Interview 6 - Alex Lynch 12/12/2019

S2 Interview 6 - Alex Lynch Interview with Alex Lynch, author of Outliers S2 Episode 6, Always Professional. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12375485

S2E6 - Always Professional 12/10/2019

S2E6 - Always Professional 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. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12347288

S2 Interview 5 - Lettie Precious 12/05/2019

S2 Interview 5 - Lettie Precious Interview with Lettie Precious, author of Outliers S2 Episode 5, Faithfully Yours. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12269123

S2E5 - Faithfully Yours 12/03/2019

S2E5 - Faithfully Yours 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 be able to protect her friend from those who seek her power for their own gains? /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12262442

S2 Interview 4 - David K. Barnes 11/28/2019

S2 Interview 4 - David K. Barnes Interview with David K. Barnes, author of Outliers S2 Episode 4, Mehmet and the Wild Boy. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12173987

S2E4 - Mehmet and the Wild Boy 11/26/2019

S2E4 - Mehmet and the Wild Boy 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 to teach Mehmet. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12173840

S2 Interview 3 - Lauren Johnson 11/21/2019

S2 Interview 3 - Lauren Johnson Interview with Lauren Johnson, author of Outliers S2 Episode 3, Fortune’s Wheel. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12080753

S2E3 - Fortune's Wheel 11/19/2019

S2E3 - Fortune's Wheel 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? /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12093683

S2 Interview 2 - SEVAN 11/14/2019

S2 Interview 2 - SEVAN Interview with SEVAN, author of Outliers S2 Episode 2, Secrets of the Bedchamber. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12029090

S2E2 - Secrets of the Bedchamber 11/12/2019

S2E2 - Secrets of the Bedchamber 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 method is intimidation. But have they underestimated Catalina’s strength and loyalty? /episode/index/show/outliers/id/12002183

S2 Interview 1 - Gabriel Urbina 11/07/2019

S2 Interview 1 - Gabriel Urbina Interview with Gabriel Urbina, author of Outliers S2 Episode 1: Crack of Thunder. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/11931872

S2E1 - Crack of Thunder 11/05/2019

S2E1 - Crack of Thunder Leech is a man who knows about fire: how it burns, how it feels. But when Whitehall Palace, the largest palace in Europe, becomes the greatest kindling pile for a seemingly unquenchable blaze, even he is left dazzled. Everything burns, even the home of kings. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/11901587

Interview with Debs Newbold, author of 'I cannot Sleep' 12/22/2017

Interview with Debs Newbold, author of 'I cannot Sleep' Interview with Debs Newbold, author of Outliers Episode 7, I cannot Sleep. /episode/index/show/outliers/id/5932430

S1E7 - I Cannot Sleep 12/19/2017

S1E7 - I Cannot Sleep Episode 7 - I cannot Sleep /episode/index/show/outliers/id/5932415

Interview with Anita Sullivan, author of 'Cop's Menagerie' 12/15/2017

Interview with Anita Sullivan, author of 'Cop's Menagerie' Remember to subscribe, rate and review! /episode/index/show/outliers/id/6045558

Outliers - Stories from the edge of history

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