Have you heard about the Panacea Society, the end of days and the transformation of society? No? Well my friends, now is your chance. Part 1 introduces two rather unusual women: Mabel Barltrop, middle class and middle aged, with a life marred by tragedy, and Joanna Southcott, stout visionary and proud owner of both a fine bonnet and a mysterious box of prophecies. Listen to discover what connects them, and hear how their fervent beliefs gave rise to the unorthodox credo of the Panaceans.

Along the way we drink a ‘Pink Panacea’ and Katy sneaks me a hated foodstuff in cocktail form. So sneaky.