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Tophole!

Tophole!

By: Deborah Lofas
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 Episodes look at individual Chalet School books, Elinor M Brent-Dyer's life and other works, and wider themes, with occasional interviews. There will be spoilers, because the books have been in print for over 50 years. There will be mispronunciations, because it's too late now to put right the ones I invented as a 9 year old. And we do not ignore the bonkersness that makes EBD so beloved.

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Episodes
  • Something to keep your hands occupied

    Something to keep your hands occupied
    Feb 24 2026

    It's a Wendy week and we're talking about handcrafts at the Chalet School. And also through history. And in the real world. And in our own lives. Context, that's it - we're providing context, we're not just rambling. Glad we've cleared that up.


    Transcript available at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/s3e11-something-to-keep-your-hands-occupied/


    You can find Tophole on Facebook or email us at topholepodcast@gmail.com.


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    39 mins
  • I didn't think!

    I didn't think!
    Feb 10 2026

    Which is it to be - a sun-soaked, punch-fuelled trip to Jamaica, or a chilly school term on an island off the coast of Wales? Well, there's really only one answer to that...


    Transcript available at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2026/02/10/s3e10-i-didnt-think/


    You can find Tophole on Facebook or email us at topholepodcast@gmail.com.

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    25 mins
  • Who gave you leave to call me Matey?

    Who gave you leave to call me Matey?
    Jan 27 2026

    It's a Wendy week! And we're talking about the Chalet School's matrons - at some length, because we're easily distracted.


    Transcript available at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2026/01/27/s3e9-who-gave-you-leave-to-call-me-matey/


    You can find Tophole on Facebook or email us at topholepodcast@gmail.com.

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    44 mins
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