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Fetch the Smelling Salts

Fetch the Smelling Salts

By: Alice Nagle and Kimberly Marsh
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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!

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Episodes
  • Ever After (1998 Movie)

    Ever After (1998 Movie)
    Jul 17 2026

    It’s time to scuttle away from your problems, as we cover the ultimate sleepover movie, Ever After. Whilst Leonardo da Vinci does all our DIY, Kim and Alice have great news for fans of historical edicts, and less good news about the real Prince Henry’s love life.


    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.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Markova: Comfort Gay (2000 Movie)

    Markova: Comfort Gay (2000 Movie)
    Jul 2 2026

    It’s a trigger warning episode, as we’re dealing with historical sexual violence in the Filipino drama, Markova: Comfort Gay. Wake up you gay fossils, it’s time to meet the ultimate strut instructor as we learn about community, identity and resilience in wartime Manila.


    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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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Robin Hood (1973 Movie)

    Robin Hood (1973 Movie)
    Jun 18 2026

    Oo de lally, golly what a day it is for fans of the 1973 animated Disney classic, Robin Hood. Kim and Alice discuss folk tale origins, medieval royalty and the verrrrry intimate relationship between Prince John and Sir Hiss.


    Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle

    Editor: Keith Nagle / Helen Hamilton

    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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    1 hr and 2 mins
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