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Victoriocity

Victoriocity·35 episodes

ComedyFictionFull-cast audio dramaBritish comedySerialized mysterySteampunk settingStart from episode 1English

A detective comedy drama || Even Greater London, 1887. In this vast metropolis, Inspector Archibald Fleet and journalist Clara Entwhistle investigate a murder, only to find themselves at the centre of a conspiracy of impossible proportions.

Why listen

Victoriocity is a full-cast comedy mystery set in a wildly overbuilt alternate Victorian London, where detective work keeps colliding with absurd bureaucracy, grand conspiracies, and steampunk spectacle. Listeners get a polished audio drama with recurring characters, sharp narration, rich sound design, and a very British comic rhythm. It is a strong fit for fans of scripted fiction who want a mystery arc with jokes, atmosphere, and an elaborate fictional world.

Series(4)

Episodes

2 min
May 20, 2025Episode 7
Oxford Livestream! May 29th, Murder in the Pharaoh's Tomb

Victoriocity Live is back! On May 29th we're performing Murder in the Pharaoh's Tomb, a standalone Fleet & Clara mystery, at the Old Fire Station, Oxford. Watch in-theatre or via the Youtube livestream (available for a week afterwards, but must be bought before the show). Ticket links: streaming tickets and in-person tickets.  And why not also do the double and join us for Crowley Time: The DiPoni Contingency just before! Get your streaming tickets and in-person tickets. See you there!

1 min
Oct 16, 2024Episode 7
High Vaultage USA/Canada Launch Offer

High Vaultage, the first Victoriocity novel, is launching in the USA and Canada on Tuesday 22nd October! We're giving away luxury bonuses to celebrate.  Find out more at https://www.victoriocity.com/high-vaultage

1 hr 5 min
Apr 9, 2024Episode 7
The Manhunt

Keller unleashes the full fury of the law, and Fleet and Clara search for a final chance to stop the Beast. --- Support Victoriocity with a pay-what-you-choose donation. You'll get access to Murder in the Pharaoh's Tomb, a 70-minute standalone Fleet & Clara mystery.  High Vaultage, available in hardback, ebook and audiobook. --- Cast Inspector Fleet – Tom Crowley Clara Entwhistle – Layla Katib  The Narrator – Peter Rae  Chief Inspector Keller – Chris Sugden  Constable Tiller – Gemma Arrowsmith Titus Byrne – Richard Rycroft  Mrs Keller – Lucy Rayfield-Cross Baron DeVries – Pip Gladwin Queen Victoria – Ida Berglöw Kenneway Prince Albert, Don Emilio and Rutland – Nathan Peter Grassi Additional voices by Sarah Bunnell-Pyper, Gemma Arrowsmith, Susan Harrison, Len Gwyn, Nathan Peter Grassi, Jen Sugden, Ben Keaton, and Adam Courting. Crew Sound design by Fredrik Baden and Dominic Hargreaves.  Editing by Maddy Searle. The Beast was created by Amber Devereux. Victoriocity is written by Chris and Jen Sugden, produced by Dominic Hargreaves and directed by Nathan Peter Grassi, with original music by Jon Ouin. Production management by Elizabeth Campbell.

44 min
Apr 2, 2024Episode 6
The Even Greater Exhibition

In the aftermath of the events on the Gyratory, Fleet and Keller conduct a critical interrogation while Clara and DeVries head to the exhibition above which the train was travelling.   Cast Inspector Fleet – Tom Crowley Clara Entwhistle – Layla Katib The Narrator – Peter Rae Baron DeVries – Pip Gladwin Frances Byrne and the Guard – Susan Harrison Miss Waverley – Molly Beth Morossa Chief Inspector Keller – Chris Sugden Genevieve Wallace – Lucy Farrett Titus Byrne – Richard Rycroft   Crew Sound design by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson and Dominic Hargreaves. Exhibition music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson. Editing by Will Payne. Victoriocity is written by Chris and Jen Sugden, produced by Dominic Hargreaves and directed by Nathan Peter Grassi, with original music by Jon Ouin. Production management by Elizabeth Campbell.

54 min
Mar 26, 2024Episode 5
The Gyratory

Fleet and Clara race across the city in pursuit of Frances Byrne and answers.   Cast Inspector Fleet – Tom Crowley Clara Entwhistle – Layla Katib The Narrator – Peter Rae Gertrude Babworth-Tome – Sarah Bunnell-Pyper Baron DeVries – Pip Gladwin Frances Byrne – Susan Harrison Herbert the Telegraph Operator – Ben Keaton Cambridge Don – Andy Secombe Chief Inspector Keller and Searle – Chris Sugden Roberts – Mark Fiddaman Gyratory Tour Guide – Will Payne Inspector Bouvet – Adam Courting Additional voices by Len Gwyn, Lucy Farrett, Pip Gladwin, Sarah Bunnell-Pyper, Elizabeth Campbell, Nathan Peter Grassi, Gemma Arrowsmith, Philip Cotterill, Adam Courting, Duncan Wilkins, and Chris and Jen Sugden.   Crew Sound design by Amber Devereux, Dominic Hargreaves, and Odinn Orn Hilmarsson. The Beast was created by Amber Devereux.  Victoriocity is written by Chris and Jen Sugden, produced by Dominic Hargreaves and directed by Nathan Peter Grassi, with original music by Jon Ouin. Production management by Elizabeth Campbell.

50 min
Mar 24, 2024Episode 4
High Vaultage: Chapter One

An exciting update on High Vaultage, plus an exclusive extract of the prologue and first chapter, read by Peter Wicks.  We're briefly extending the early order offer, so for a couple more days all copies of High Vaultage will come with a Truth & Claw Early Access Pass, so you can listen to the rest of the season without waiting, plus a host of other Victoriocity goodies. But hurry! Find out more at https://www.victoriocity.com/high-vaultage

1 min
Mar 15, 2024Episode 4
High Vaultage Launch Offer / Truth & Claw Early Access

High Vaultage is out now! To celebrate, we're giving away early access to the entire season of Truth & Claw to everyone who orders a copy by Saturday night (or who already has)! Plus a bunch more Victoriocity goodies... All details at https://www.victoriocity.com/high-vaultage

56 min
Mar 12, 2024Episode 4
Byrneavon

Fleet & Clara pursue the woodland trickster-creature through the Boundary Forest and into an industrial town. — High Vaultage is out Thursday 14th March! Find out more at https://www.victoriocity.com/high-vaultage — Cast Inspector Fleet – Tom Crowley Clara Entwhistle – Layla Katib The Narrator – Peter Rae Gertrude Babworth-Tome – Sarah Bunnell-Pyper Baron DeVries – Pip Gladwin Titus Byrne – Richard Rycroft Frances Byrne – Susan Harrison Dr Trotter – Ben Keaton Septimus Bell – Phillip Cotterill   Crew Sound design by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson and Dominic Hargreaves. Editing by Maddy Searle.  Victoriocity is written by Chris and Jen Sugden, produced by Dominic Hargreaves and directed by Nathan Peter Grassi, with original music by Jon Ouin. Production management by Elizabeth Campbell.

1 min
Mar 8, 2024Episode 3
High Vaultage London launch events

High Vaultage, the first Victoriocity novel, launches Thursday March 14th! The Sugdens will be at the following events that week: Tues 12th, 7pm: Super Relaxed Fantasy Club, Star of Kings Thurs 14th, 6-8pm: High Vaultage Launch, Goldsboro Books. Tickets free but limited. RVSP [email protected] Sat 16th: Gollanczfest, Leonardo Royal London St Paul's (event all day, our panel 11am) Sign up to our email list on victoriocity.com to hear about future events and other Victoriocity news A gruelling train ride or ocean voyage away from London? Pre-order High Vaultage with free international shipping. Details here: https://www.victoriocity.com/high-vaultage

51 min
Mar 5, 2024Episode 3
The Boundary Forest

Fleet and Clara follow the Beast’s trail to the very edge of the city.   Cast Inspector Fleet – Tom Crowley Clara Entwhistle – Layla Katib The Narrator – Peter Rae Baron DeVries – Pip Gladwin Gertrude Babworth-Tome – Sarah Bunnell-Pyper Rutland – Nathan Peter Grassi Old Noah the Cabbie – Adam Courting Alderman Creek – Fanos Xenofos Septimus Bell – Philip Cotterill Additional voices by Len Gwyn, Lucy Farrett, Pip Gladwin, Nathan Peter Grassi, Elizabeth Campbell, Molly Beth Morossa, Mark Fiddaman, and Chris and Jen Sugden. Crew Sound design by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson and Dominic Hargreaves.  Victoriocity is written by Chris and Jen Sugden, produced by Dominic Hargreaves and directed by Nathan Peter Grassi, with original music by Jon Ouin. Production manager by Elizabeth Campbell.

49 min
Feb 29, 2024Episode 2
Grave End

The mysterious DeVries guides Fleet and Clara on their first steps towards the Beast.   Cast Inspector Fleet – Tom Crowley Clara Entwhistle – Layla Katib The Narrator – Peter Rae Baron DeVries – Pip Gladwin Lovell – Len Gwyn Gertrude Babworth-Tome – Sarah Bunnell-Pyper Rutland – Nathan Peter Grassi The Gnawing Terror and Pheasant’s Fisherman’s Choir – Julian Fox, Chris Sugden, Nathan Peter Grassi, Peter Rae, Duncan Saunderson and Dominic Hargreaves.  Additional voices by Molly Beth Morossa, Pip Gladwin, and Fanos Xenofos.    Crew Sound design by Dominic Hargreaves and Fredrik Baden. Victoriocity is written by Chris and Jen Sugden, produced by Dominic Hargreaves and directed by Nathan Peter Grassi, with original music by Jon Ouin. Production management by Elizabeth Campbell.

1 hr 3 min
Feb 27, 2024Episode 1
The Beast

A new case begins for Fleet-Entwhistle Private Investigations.   Cast Inspector Fleet – Tom Crowley Clara Entwhistle – Layla Katib The Narrator – Peter Rae Augusta Bell and Constable Tiller – Gemma Arrowsmith Fitchums – Duncan Wilkins Septimus Bell – Phillip Cotterill Queen Victoria – Ida Berglöw Kenneway Prince Albert – Nathan Peter Grassi Chief Inspector Keller – Chris Sugden Sedgewick – Mark Fiddaman Gertrude Babworth-Tome – Sarah Bunnell-Pyper Aurelia Bell – Beth Eyre Miss Waverley – Molly Beth Morossa The Relaxation Booth – Susan Harrison Additional voices by Len Gwyn, Lucy Farrett, Pip Gladwin, Duncan Wilkins, Sarah Bunnell-Pyper, Nathan Peter Grassi and Chris and Jen Sugden.    Crew Sound design by Fredrik Baden and Dominic Hargreaves.  Editing by Maddy Searle. The Beast was created by Amber Devereux.  Victoriocity is written by Chris and Jen Sugden, produced by Dominic Hargreaves and directed by Nathan Peter Grassi, with original music by Jon Ouin. Production management by Elizabeth Campbell.

3 min
Oct 26, 2023
High Vaultage: A Victoriocity Novel

Chris and Jen reveal the first Victoriocity novel, which is now available for pre-order in print, ebook and audiobook form! Plus, a quick update on Season 3: Truth and Claw. Pre-order High Vaultage

11 min
Sep 22, 2022
For Whom Dr Bell Toils: Episode 4

With the Framlington Hoard plot uncovered, Septimus and Keller race against time to find and stop the wrecker Trewennack. To support Victoriocity, check out our Season 3 Kickstarter! Credits Septimus Bell and Sylvester Trewennack: Philip Cotterill Chief Inspector Keller: Chris Sugden Cordelia Lynd: Rachel Wilmshurst Answerphone: Maddy Searle Written by: Chris Sugden and Jen Sugden Producer: Dominic Hargreaves

8 min
Sep 15, 2022
For Whom Dr Bell Toils: Episode 3

Septimus discovers the imminent threat revealed by the tattooed cadavers, and Chief Inspector Keller enters the fray.  To support Victoriocity, check out our Season 3 Kickstarter! Credits Septimus Bell: Philip Cotterill Heraclea Bell: Jen Sugden Chief Inspector Keller: Chris Sugden Miss Waverley: Molly Beth Morossa Written by: Chris Sugden and Jen Sugden Producer: Dominic Hargreaves

8 min
Sep 8, 2022
For Whom Dr Bell Toils: Episode 2

Dr Septimus Bell and his colleague Dr Cordelia Lynd attempt to decipher the curious tattoos shared by their cadavers, and uncover a concerning secret. To support Victoriocity, check out our Season 3 Kickstarter! Credits Septimus Bell: Philip Cotterill Cordelia Lynd: Rachel Wilmshurst Written by: Chris Sugden and Jen Sugden Producer: Dominic Hargreaves

8 min
Sep 1, 2022
For Whom Dr Bell Toils: Episode 1

Dr Septimus Bell begins his 'Introduction to Forensic Pathology' lectures and explains how pathologists should never, ever get drawn into mysteries beyond the body in front of them... To support Victoriocity, check out our Season 3 Kickstarter! Credits Septimus Bell: Philip Cotterill Heraclea Bell: Jen Sugden Assistant: Chris Sugden Written by: Chris Sugden and Jen Sugden Producer: Dominic Hargreaves

2 min
Aug 25, 2022
Season 3 Announcement

We're ready to make a third season of Victoriocity! But we need your help to make it happen. Hear what we have planned, and visit our Kickstarter page to help us make Season 3 a reality.

22 min
Dec 21, 2020
Carol of the Bells

Crisis befalls the Bell family, and Augusta must race against time to steer her many siblings towards the only right decision.

3 min
Jan 4, 2020
Trailer: Murder in the Pharaoh's Tomb

Our bumper-length bonus episode is now available to all our backers! Missed our Kickstarter? You can still become a supporter and grab the episode at victoriocity.com/support.

1 min
Nov 17, 2019
London Podcast Festival presents Audio Drama

Victoriocity is performing at London Podcast Festival presents Audio Drama on Saturday 30th November. Book your tickets and see the full line-up here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/london-podcast-festival-presents/

2 min
May 3, 2019
A message from the Victoriocity team

An end-of-season message from the team. Find Victoriocity on our website, Twitter, Facebook, or email us at [email protected].

58 min
Apr 25, 2019Episode 7
SMS Brandenburg

Fleet confronts his terrible fate beyond the city, while Clara orchestrates a rescue attempt.

43 min
Apr 17, 2019Episode 6
The London Acropolis

Vidocq seizes his moment, and Fleet and Clara confront the terrible truth of his crimes.

40 min
Apr 11, 2019Episode 5
The Penny Gaff

With the events of the Sanger Circus only making matters worse, Fleet and Clara seek out answers from the past.

41 min
Apr 4, 2019Episode 4
The Circus

The hunt for Vidocq and the Child of Mystery takes Clara and Fleet to a popular entertainment spot.

40 min
Mar 28, 2019Episode 3
The Palace

Fleet and Clara continue their search for Vidocq’s accomplice.

38 min
Mar 21, 2019Episode 2
The Grand Salcombe

Fleet and Clara meet with former magician Edouard Vidocq to learn about the disappearance of Dr Tilvane.

38 min
Mar 14, 2019Episode 1
The Workshop

Inspector Fleet and journalist Clara Entwhistle are sent to find a missing person, and given as little information as possible to do so.

1 min
Feb 19, 2019
Season 2 launch and upcoming live shows

Season 2 is launching soon! And Victoriocity Live is back, with performances at the Old Fire Station theatre, Oxford, beginning this Saturday 23rd February and continuing through March and April. All episodes will be performed in advance of their public release, so come along and be the first to hear Clara and Fleet's latest adventure. Tickets available from the Old Fire Station Full dates: Sat 23 Feb – Episodes 1 & 2 Fri 22 Mar – Episodes 3 & 4 Thu 4 Apr – Episodes 5 & 6 Thu 18 Apr – Episode 7, the feature length grand finale

1 min
Sep 4, 2018
London Podcast Festival 2018

See Victoriocity LIVE this Saturday 8th September at 2pm, at the London Podcast Festival, Kings Place, Kings Cross. Tickets from kingsplace.co.uk. 15% discount when booking 3+ LPF events.

5 min
Aug 30, 2018
The Three Volume Club

Dissent, reform, and the most notorious reading group in London. It's the final week of our Season 2 Kickstarter, and we have our second stretch goal in sight: a bonus Fleet and Clara mystery episode, "Murder in the Pharaoh's Tomb". If you haven't yet backed the campaign, time is running out! There are some great rewards on offer, and you'll be ensuring we can make even more Victoriocity for you.

5 min
Aug 23, 2018
Undergraduate Pontoon

A game like no other.  Back our Season 2 Kickstarter until 6 September 2018 to help us bring you another Fleet and Clara adventure.

3 min
Aug 16, 2018
The Doubt

How exactly does one become a London cabbie? Back our Season 2 Kickstarter until 6 September 2018 to help us bring you another Fleet and Clara adventure.

6 min
Aug 9, 2018
The Indifference Engine

Who was the greatest thief in Even Greater London? Back our Season 2 Kickstarter until 6 September 2018 to help us bring you another Fleet and Clara adventure.

1 min
Aug 7, 2018
Season 2 Announcement

We want to make a second season of Victoriocity! And we need your help to make it happen. Hear what we have planned, and visit our Kickstarter page to help us make Season 2 a reality.

4 min
Dec 25, 2017
Victoria and Albert's Christmas message

Festive greetings from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

1 min
Nov 23, 2017
A message from the Victoriocity team

An end-of-season message from the team. Find Victoriocity on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr, or email us at [email protected].

33 min
Nov 23, 2017Episode 6
The Fortress of Westminster

The threat revealed, Clara and Fleet make a final, desperate intervention.

40 min
Nov 16, 2017Episode 5
The Tower

Deep within the Thames Glacier, Fleet and Clara race to prevent the Obfuscati from fulfilling their plans.

32 min
Nov 9, 2017Episode 4
The College

Reeling from the events of the Pleasure Coast, Fleet and Clara travel to Oxford to gather information about an unknown and threatening organisation.

38 min
Nov 1, 2017Episode 3
The Pleasure Coast

The Warders close ranks, and Clara and Fleet head to London’s seafront to seek out an informant.

32 min
Oct 26, 2017Episode 2
The Lodging House

Fleet and Clara begin their parallel investigations of the murder.

33 min
Oct 19, 2017Episode 1
Even Greater London

Inspector Fleet is sent to protect a celebrated scientist who has returned to England, and Clara Entwhistle travels to London to begin her new life as a journalist.