Time Travel, Victorian Slang, and Medieval Reenactment with Rachel Parton

Phil and Jo open The Banterists with a history theme inspired by rewatching Midnight in Paris and the idea that people romanticize other eras. They discuss a Swiss startup turning human urine into certified fertilizer approved in Switzerland and France, then share Victorian slang including “giggle mug,” “bitch the pot,” “tight as a boiled owl,” “not up to dick,” and “Cupid’s kettle drums.” Guest Rachel Parton explains moving to the Tarn-et-Garonne for the climate, rural medieval ambiance, and friendly locals, and shares childhood memories of growing up in Uganda. She describes medieval historical reenactment: authentic, hand-finished costumes, researching materials and sumptuary laws, cooking from The Forme of Cury, and the immersive break from modern life. Rachel would time travel, wants to meet Joan of Arc, and recommends Apple TV+’s Slow Horses; Phil recommends Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay, and Jo recommends a National Theatre cinema production and M&S Emperor’s teabags.

Links

National Theatre Live TV

https://www.ntlive.com/plays/the-playboy-of-the-western-world/

Apple TV Slow Horses

https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/slow-horses/umc.cmc.2szz3fdt71tl1ulnbp8utgq5o

Apple TV Widows Bay 

https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/widows-bay/umc.cmc.1zzly0vah46bnvnwf0qkrjhh2

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