Episodes look at individual Chalet School books, Elinor M Brent-Dyer's life and other works, and wider themes, with occasional interviews. There will... more
Third time lucky for recording this particular episode, which is about backs and back problems (a) at the Chalet School... more
An overview both of Girlguiding, and the Chalet School's experience of it.Transcript available at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2024/12/03/s2e7-on-my-honour/You can find Tophole on Facebook,... more
The final book set at Plas Howell (which I keep accidentally calling Plas Gwyn, but I think Kit has managed... more
Loads of spoilers in this discussion, and also the shock of a man's voice, as Kit joins us to discuss... more
We conclude our conversation about The Chalet Girls in Camp, and our own experiences of guide camp, with reference to... more
It's a Wendy week, and what could be better for two former Guide leaders than a Chalet School book devoted... more
I'm joined today by Caroline Crampton (Shedunnit, A Body Made of Glass) to discuss health, and health anxiety, at the... more
A look at the start of the Chalet School's final year.You can find Tophole on Facebook and email us at... more
End of term so Wendy does the interviewing in this one! Transcript at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2024/07/09/s1e23-deborah-visits-the-chalet-school/ and you can find us on... more
It's the centenary of the Chalet School's conception this summer, so today I'm taking a look at the holiday which... more
I'm joined today by Caroline Crampton (Shedunnit, A Body Made of Glass) to discuss health, and health anxiety, at the Chalet School.Transcript... more