Paraffin Winter

The winter of 1963 was the coldest winter of the century in the UK, at a time when post-war austerity and social class divisions made for a miserable life for many people. These were the days of back boilers, bubble and squeak, paraffin oil stoves, gas works, steam trains, and starting handles. The 1960s technological and social revolution hadn’t happened yet.

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    27 December 2010, 8:25 pm
  • 38 minutes 43 seconds
    Paraffin Winter 27

    Homecoming: Jenny and Veronica's plans lead to their ultimate conclusion. But Veronica has one more surprise - although maybe, it's no surprise at all.

    26 November 2010, 8:14 pm
  • 29 minutes 52 seconds
    Paraffin Winter 26

    Chapter 26: A Condemned Angel. Jenny reaches into the depths of her ingenuity to aid her escape, and the flames in the night consume everything. Almost everything ...

    19 November 2010, 6:12 pm
  • 44 minutes 13 seconds
    Paraffin Winter 25

    Execution Dock: Jenny and Veronica investigate the dragon's lair, and finally discover the truth, to their potential peril.

    12 November 2010, 12:43 pm
  • 42 minutes 40 seconds
    Paraffin Winter 24

    Charlotte and the Red Lion: Jenny and Veronica set off for Wapping, but are forced to break their journey at a hotel in Farnham. There, as Jenny tells Veronica something of her past, they realise that they share a dark secret.

    3 November 2010, 11:45 pm
  • 40 minutes 57 seconds
    Paraffin Winter 23

    Cecil Unmasked: Jenny and Veronica go to see Fred's mum who, with a little persuasion, tells them who Catfish really is. But on the way home, there's an accident ...

    26 October 2010, 6:52 pm
  • 36 minutes 9 seconds
    Paraffin Winter 22

    Aboard the Petworth: Jenny and Veronica see what they can find on board - Jenny investigates, and Veronica keeps the crew occupied.

    5 October 2010, 5:09 pm
  • 33 minutes 44 seconds
    Paraffin Winter 21

    Them Bones Again: Jenny and Veronica prize more information out of Charlie, and Jenny has an unexpected visitor.

    21 August 2010, 2:06 pm
  • 28 minutes 42 seconds
    Paraffin Winter 20

    While Veronica is away, Jenny works out who Silurus really is, and finds new courage to carry on.

    5 August 2010, 4:48 pm
  • 27 minutes 10 seconds
    Paraffin Winter 19

    Jenny and Veronica go to Poole Civic Centre, where an accomplice helps them uncover more information about Burford's activities.

    22 July 2010, 3:44 pm
  • 34 minutes 20 seconds
    Paraffin Winter 18
    Friends and Comrades: Jenny goes to see an old friend, and confronts her with an uncomfortable truth. And she receives a telephone call, from a comrade in London.
    15 May 2010, 6:20 pm
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