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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
  • Victorian poets and no gym apparatus

    Victorian poets and no gym apparatus
    Jan 13 2026

    We're starting 2026 with an EBD book that finishes on Christmas Day because we have been Rather Unwell and so we are Running A Bit Late. In this episode I'm talking about a Chalet connector, and one of EBD's best books to boot.


    Transcript available at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2026/01/13/s3e8-victorian-poets-and-no-gym-apparatus/


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

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    21 mins
  • Pageants and carols

    Pageants and carols
    Dec 20 2025

    We're somewhat late with this episode (sorry), but we're here now and focussing on fun seasonal stuff! Which is your favourite - The Bells of Christmas, or Strangers at the Inn? I totally want to rush out and create a steaming boar's head prop now.


    Transcript available at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/s2e7-pageants-and-carols/


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

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    27 mins
  • The Leader of the Gang

    The Leader of the Gang
    Dec 2 2025

    Back to Switzerland this week, as we take a look at the 34th Chalet School book, Mary-Lou of the Chalet School.


    Transcript available at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/s3e6-the-leader-of-the-gang/


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

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    28 mins
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