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Our highest total ever!
It's that time of year when we finish varnishing our scrapbooks and stuffing our toy animals, and encourage our friends and family to get out their purses and spend, spend, spend at THE SALE! Are we organising the stalls by forms, groups, o
A Romance for Older Girls
Let's spend a year or so in Guernsey, catching up with friends. Or, if you've never read any of the La Rochelle books, let's get hugely confused by dozens of characters. Either way, settle down for an authentic portrait of the first year of
Paperback writer (2)
Second half of our discussion of Armada paperbacks - second style covers from 1972 to 1985. You can see most (although not all) of the covers we discuss at https://uk.pinterest.com/deborahlofas/chalet-school/2nd-style-pb/ Transcript availab
Paperback writer (1)
It's a Wendy week (woo-hoo!) and we're discussing Armada books, and particularly their covers. You can see most of these on the boards at https://uk.pinterest.com/deborahlofas/chalet-school/. Obviously this took us hours so part 2 of our co
This one started with Antonia Forest
Delayed for technical reasons (for which apologies) - in this episode I consider Prunella Davidson's arrival at the School, and refrain from wondering what exactly 'It' is. I also don't talk much about the arrival of Bruno because we covere
Woof, I quite agree, barked Rufus
The long-promised episode where Wendy and I discuss dogs in EBD's books, and what we learn about training and caring for them. We talk about Rufus and Bruno in the Chalet School books, as well as They Both Liked Dogs, The Lost Staircase, an
A magazine, Christmas, and a bath
It's that time of year, so there's really only one Chalet book to talk about! Brittany can be found here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2rOaPvZCqs&list=PLGA7IZDGlulIJUmwTBBkWaKD0HfZ_759k&index=5) You can find Tophole on Facebook, or emai
Oof!
Third time lucky for recording this particular episode, which is about backs and back problems (a) at the Chalet School (b) elsewhere in children's literature and (c) across the whole of recorded time. We are nothing if not ambitious. Trans
On my honour
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, or email us on topholepodcast@gmail.com.
The Series Re-boot
The final book set at Plas Howell (which I keep accidentally calling Plas Gwyn, but I think Kit has managed to edit out all the incidents). Full transcript at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2024/11/19/s2e6-the-series-re-boot/ Tophole
The kitten did it
Loads of spoilers in this discussion, and also the shock of a man's voice, as Kit joins us to discuss The Lost Staircase. He's made clear he won't be doing it again. You can find Tophole on Facebook or email us at topholepodcast@gmail.com.
Campfire's burning
We conclude our conversation about The Chalet Girls in Camp, and our own experiences of guide camp, with reference to camp fires, latrines, rest hour, and much more. Full transcript at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2024/10/22/s1e4-ca
Don't walk on the table!
It's a Wendy week, and what could be better for two former Guide leaders than a Chalet School book devoted to Guide camp? We compare our experiences to those described by EBD (who, I think it's safe to say, never tried incinerating disposab
Slipping something into the coffee
I'm joined today by Caroline Crampton (Shedunnit, A Body Made of Glass) to discuss health, and health anxiety, at the Chalet School. Transcript at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2024/09/24/s2e2-slipping-something-into-the-coffee/ You
I've as much right to the book as Moira!
A look at the start of the Chalet School's final year. You can find Tophole on Facebook and email us at topholepodcast@gmail.com. Full transcript at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2024/09/10/ive-as-much-right-to-the-book-as-moira/ Hos
Deborah visits the Chalet School
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 Facebook or email topholepodcast@gmail.com. Podcasts recomm
A holiday to remember
It's the centenary of the Chalet School's conception this summer, so today I'm taking a look at the holiday which inspired it all. I made considerable use of Behind the Chalet School by Helen McClelland in preparing this week's episode - mo
The Chalet School in Yorkshire
Obviously the entire Chalet School never made it to Yorkshire. But Jo, Frieda, Simone and Marie did, and EBD wrote a book about it. Get into the holiday mood early with a look at Jo to the Rescue. Episode transcript available at https://top
Friends, fill-ins and fans
Today's episode is an interview with Clarissa Cridland, of Girls Gone By Publishers and Friends of the Chalet School. You can find Girls Gone By (and order your copy of Millies of the Chalet School) at www.ggbp.co.uk Friends of the Chalet S
Unpacking - tennis - and an unsuitable novel
This week I'm talking about the only Chalet School book my husband attempted to engage with. Apologies for both the lateness, and the sniffs (the two are connected). Full transcript at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2024/05/14/s1e19-u
A real-life authoress
Daisy May Johnson is the author of How to be Brave, How to be True, and How to be Free - modern boarding school stories which you should definitely seek out. Daisy is also one of us, a fan of the Chalet School, so we talk about EBD's books
A regular mansion
A look at the book in which the Chalet School travels to England - retitled "The Chalet School at War" by Armada. Transcript available at topholepodcast.wordpress.com. You can find us on Facebook, or email us at topholepodcast@gmail.com. Ho
Primus inter pares (5)
Josette, Maeve, Rosamund and Len, plus some statistical analysis. A slightly longer episode which entirely makes up for the fact that it's a day late. Transcript available at www.topholepodcast.wordpress.com. You can find us on Facebook and
Primus inter pares (4)
We've finally arrived in Switzerland, so this week we're talking about Julie, Betsy, Elinor and Mary-Lou, trying to decide on their finest moment (and, in the case of Elinor, work out who she is). Full transcript available at topholepodcast
Come to Fairyland
A short episode this week while we finish editing the last two Primus Inter Pares episodes! Back to the Tirol for Grizel's final two terms at the Chalet School. Transcript available at topholepodcast.wordpress.com. You can email us at topho
Primus inter pares (3)
Tophole! - the podcast about Elinor M Brent-Dyer, the Chalet School, and anything vaguely connected. More Chalet School head girls in this episode - this time we're discussing from Jesanne to Bride. Full transcript on topholepodcast.wordpre
Primus inter pares (2)
Wendy and I discuss head-girls, their challenges and their triumphs, from Louise Redfield/Redmond to Elizabeth Arnett. Also a short side-rant about sleeping bags. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Primus inter pares (1)
We thought we'd complete this discussion in a single episode. We were wrong. This one takes us from Gisela to Joey. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Snowdrop and the Prince
A book crammed with events which are referenced in later books - and one of the very best stories from the Tyrol. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The house that shall not be named
We can't pronounce it, but we know quite a bit about it, even though attempting to draw up floor plans defeated us - and not only because EBD contradicts herself almost as soon as she takes us through the front door for the first time. Tran
