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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
  • Saved by the medium of fashion

    Saved by the medium of fashion
    Apr 7 2026

    Back at last with an episode answering a question posed by Kit.


    Transcript available at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2026/04/07/s3e13-saved-by-the-medium-of-fashion/


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

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    23 mins
  • The Secret Life of Mlle Lachenais

    The Secret Life of Mlle Lachenais
    Mar 10 2026

    In honour of our Winter Olympic medals in skeleton, a look at the Chalet School book which mentions the sport - one which Mlle Lachenais has done many times. I know, right? We're looking at Trials for the Chalet School.


    Transcript available at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2026/03/10/s3e12-the-secret-life-of-mlle-lachenais/


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

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    26 mins
  • 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
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