It's a Hayley week, and we're talking about what makes a headmistress in the Chalet School series.

Transcript available at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2026/10/06/s4e2-the-pillars-of-the-house/

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And we're back! A little later than planned, because it's been quite the summer, but here at last, with a look at a non Chalet book which tackles the structural inequalities of the class system. Well, 'tackles' may be a bit strong...

Transcript available at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2026/09/22/s4e1-the-perils-of-cheap-sweets/

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Apparently we're the number 2 result on Apple podcasts, if you're searching for a podcast about patchwork fabrics. This suggests that the algorithm may not be wholly effective, so please do tell fellow EBD fans that we're here!

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It's got all the ingredients of a good Chalet School book - but there's something about the way they're combined, that I really don't like! My thoughts will probably crystallize properly in about 6 months' time (that's usually what happens) but here's what I made of Summer Term at the Chalet School to be going on with.

Transcript available at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2026/07/28/s3e20-my-least-favourite-chalet-school-book/

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See you in September!

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