Gray and Mark go trick-or-treating and uncover the truth about Hallowe’en parties in the 1960s, via Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie! They even risk their lives - and fingers - by playing a fiery game of Snapdragon!
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00:00:00 - Opening titles
00:00:41 - Introductory chat
00:02:38 - Origins of Hallowe’en
00:15:57 - Hallowe’en in the 1960s
00:28:01 - What would a 1960s Hallowe’en party have entailed? Apple bobbing, Jack o’lanterns, trick or treating, games
00:46:10 - We play Snapdragon!
00:51:08 - More games, the broomstick competition
00:57:08 - Next episode, how to get in touch
00:58:56 - Closing titles
00:59:25 - Coda
Solutions revealed - Hallowe’en Party!
TW: murder of children
