In this special episode of Time Travel Radio, Jorvik Radio’s Nick Love interviews writer Paul Birch and director Kate Valentine to uncover the creative process behind the acclaimed audio drama.

From digging into York’s Acomb Manorial Records and back issues of the Acomb Herald to collaborating with local performers, they share how the archive inspired unexpected stories, the joys of working with enthusiastic community groups, and what’s next for the History Misbehaves series—including an exciting new project at Clifton Explore Library. Discover why radio remains a powerful and playful way to bring the past to life.

History is about to misbehave is a series of audio dramas, artistic creations and interviews inspired by the archive and local history collections relating to York.