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A series from The Conversation taking you on a journey through Jane Austen’s life and times with the help of the UK’s top Austen experts. Over six episodes, one per book, we visit a scandal-filled bun shop in Bath, go for a windswept walk along the sea shore at Lyme Regis and attend a glittering Regency ball in York to find out more about the woman behind the novels. This is Austen as you’ve never known her before.
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Welcome to A Jane Austen Year – a seasonal journey through Jane Austen’s novels, the story of her life and the world she lived in. Created and recorded at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire – the most treasured Austen site in the world.
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Jane Austen Stories is the new show from the Noiser podcast network, narrated by Dame Julie Andrews. Season One begins with Julie reading an all-time classic of English literature, Pride and Prejudice, in its original masterful form. Join us twice a week as we walk grand estates, take tea with well-dressed gentlewomen, and enter ballrooms to dance with the great and good of the county. But in this tranquil corner of England, not everything is quite as it appears... Can our heroine Elizabeth ...
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The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world — the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come for the historical context and stay for the literary shenanigans. Think of us as your somewhat cheeky tour guides to the life and times of Jane Austen.
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “allowed” to like Jane Austen – whether because her work is too white, too academic, or too straight – we’ve been there. And this podcast is for you. Each episode, we tackle a new piece of the Austen canon to give you the historical context of each work, draw connections to pop culture, and discover new ways of interpreting old texts. There’s something in Jane Austen’s novels for everyone. Whether you’re a long-time Austen devotee or have never read a word ...
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An enthusiastic amateur discusses Jane Austen's novels chapter by chapter. All are welcome whether you have a fancy degree or not.
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250 years after her birth, Jane Austen remains a giant in the cultural zeitgeist. Her works have been adapted hundreds of times over multiple mediums, and she remains one of the most popular writers in the English language. Yet little is known about Jane Austen the person. The majority of her letters were likely destroyed, leaving us only 161. In the absence of her own direct testimony, where do we find the real Jane Austen? In her books? In her family and friends? In the "world" of Jane Aus ...
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Julia Golding, author and a Jane Austen fan, is joined by guests to discuss early nineteenth perspectives on issues in modern life through the lens of the wit and wisdom of Jane Austen. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen or anyone wanting to take a little break from the twenty-first century. #Jane Austen #PrideandPrejudice #Regency
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A Persuasion audiobook performed by 20 actors with gorgeous ambient sounds and an original musical score to bring the story to life. From the director of the Webby Award Honouree podcast of Pride and Prejudice. Presented over 13 beautiful episodes. This dramatised audiobook is produced by the Australian not-for-profit community theatre company, Ballarat National Theatre.
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Becca has read all of Jane Austen's work. Molly literally does not know who Mrs. Bennet is. Together, they venture into Austen's world of romance, biting satire, and class struggles. Like Austen? Interested in a modern take? This is the podcast for you! Produced by Molly Burdick Audio production by Graham Cook Show art by Torrence Browne Transcriptions provided by SpeechDocs www.podandprejudice.com contact: [email protected]
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Welcome, Janeites, to the What the Austen? podcast! I’m your host, Izzy Meakin, a lifelong Janeite with a deep love for Austen. Each month, I team up with fellow enthusiasts to explore the wit, charm, and quirks of Jane’s novels. This podcast is for those who enjoy thought-provoking discussions and a good laugh, covering everything from romantic moments to quirky aspects and unpopular opinions. We embrace the full spectrum of the Austen fandom. Join me for lively conversations that deepen yo ...
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An improvised comedy podcast satirizing the world of Jane Austen that tells the tale of a wealthy family's scandals and shenanigans.
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by Jane Austen, audiobook read by Karen Savage
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A slightly tipsy exploration of Outlander, Jane Austen, and whatever else we feel like. Currently: Austen adaptations.
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End your day with the quiet joy of timeless literature gently read to you - just as it might have been in times gone by. The great works of fiction are steady companions. They're filled with rhythm, beauty, and truths that still breathe. Whether you're returning to an old favorite or discovering a forgotten gem, you’ll find comfort in the familiar language and the calm cadence of storytelling. We'll explore classics from beloved authors like Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and othe ...
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Ellen and Harriet are a mother and daughter who have been talking about Jane Austen together since Harriet was first old enough to read her. In this podcast, we will be doing a close reading of the books.In each episode, we will look at a few chapters. As well as talking about anything that strikes us in the chapters, we will also pick a favourite sentence, have a discussion about one of the characters, and then Ellen will give a social historian perspective about some element of the ninetee ...
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"Emma" by Jane Austen is a timeless tale of matchmaking and self-discovery in 19th-century England, where Emma Woodhouse learns valuable lessons about love and social dynamics. Visit https://krity.app/ for more books and to become a narrator. Follow us on Instagram @krity.app and stay updated with the latest releases.
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Free Audiobook
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The most famous of Jane Austen's novels, Pride and Prejudice is the satirical tale of the notorious Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, one of the most popular couples in literary history. When the silly Mrs. Bennet tries to marry off each of her five daug
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Join Lisa VanDamme as she guides you through Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Recommended Book Url: https://readwithme.app.link/qUI6QGdLEjb To learn more about Read With Me visit https://readwithmesalon.com
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My Cousin Jane is a podcast produced by Jane Austen's cousin—well, her 8th cousin, 6 times removed—Lee Falin, about the life and works of Jane Austen. Rather than explore the "literary themes and ethos of Jane Austen", or something else you might hear about in a graduate level English Lit class, My Cousin Jane presents a light hearted, chapter-by-chapter collection of segments that one could think of as the "Deleted Scenes" or "Bonus Features" of Austen's works. With any luck, you'll come aw ...
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Book In is a podcast in which brothers Rupert and Charlie Fordham discuss all things English Literature. From Chaucer to the present day, covering drama, novels and poetry, they cover all the classics and much more, from the UK, Ireland, the US, Europe and the rest of the world. Informative but lighthearted, Book In is suitable for all readers, and will be helpful for students doing GCSE, A-Level and university English degrees as well. Both Rupert and Charlie have been keen readers all their ...
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Hosts Anna Colwill and Bethany Mosettig have set themselves the task of reviewing every Jane Austen adaptation ever. Come along on their journey. To get in contact you can email us at [email protected] or on Instagram @Austen_translation_pod. Please rate and subscribe!
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Classic lit with a modern tone, every other week. From the creators of Myths and Legends, comes an altogether same-but-different podcast set in the world of classic lit. These are the stories of Dracula, The Time Machine, The Three Musketeers. They're stories written by Jane Austen, Shakespeare, and H.P. Lovecraft, but with a casual, modern tone. Listen as Jason and Carissa Weiser breathe new life into the classics and tell the stories of some of the greatest books ever written.
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A Couples Therapist and a Dating Coach Walk Into a Podcast… Love rom-coms but find yourself screaming at the screen? So do we. Rom-Com Rescue is the podcast where couples therapist Dr. Isabelle Morley and healthy dating educator Kira Sabin break down your favorite romantic comedies—the good, the bad, and the wildly unrealistic. We’re here to celebrate the heart-fluttering moments, call out red and green flags, and offer real-life dating and relationship wisdom along the way. Is that grand ge ...
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History is full of the extraordinary. Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people. New episodes Mondays, or a week early for Noiser+ subscribers. With Noiser+ you'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content on shows across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started or head to noiser.com/subscriptions A Short History of Ancient Rome - the debut book from the Noiser ...
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The Watsons is an unfinished novel by Jane Austen, centering around Emma Watson, a young woman raised by a wealthy aunt who, after her aunt's remarriage, returns to live with her birth family. The Watsons are a poor but genteel family with limited social prospects. Emma's arrival sparks interest among several potential suitors, including the dashing Tom Musgrave and the wealthy but socially awkward Lord Osborne. As Emma adjusts to her new life, she navigates complex relationships with her si ...
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Sherlock Holmes Short Stories narrated by Hugh Bonneville. A woman struck dead after hearing a haunting whistle. A series of child-like drawings scrawled throughout a country estate. A prize horse wandering the moors without an owner. To the regular observer, these are merely strange anomalies. But for the master detective Sherlock Holmes they are the first pieces of an elaborate puzzle. New episodes every Thursday. For ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click ...
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Watching and reviewing every Jane Austen adaptation ever filmed. Hosted by Sasha Sienna and Jessica Law. Episodes released monthly. Contact us @austentations or email [email protected]
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Five friends use the role-playing game, Good Society, to tell improvised, regency era comedy dramas inspired by the books of Jane Austen. New episodes released every other Friday!
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Unrequited love. Financial ambition. Conversations without looking at the other person. These, and more, are all things this limited series has in common with Jane Austen's novels. Using the Good Society RPG system from Story Brewers the cast brings Jane Austen to life like never before!
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A Pride and Prejudice audiobook performed by 27 actors with gorgeous ambient sounds and music to bring the story to life. Presented over 30 beautiful episodes.This dramatised audiobook is produced by the Australian not-for-profit community theatre company, Ballarat National Theatre. 2021 Webby Award Honoree in the 25th Annual Webby Awards (Limited Series Podcast - Scripted Fiction).
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Sips & Sensibility is a Jane Austen adaptation podcast hosted by longtime best friends Beth, Julia, and Lori. Join us every other week for a new adaptation breakdown and review filled with insightful thoughts, wacky antics, and, of course, Jane Austen. If you love to chat with friends over a good beverage, you’ll love this podcast. Strap in, grab a drink, and join us as we dive in each episode. Who knows maybe you will find a new favorite adaptation along the way. Oh and Mr. Darcy? Call me! ...
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True stories of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations. Stranded in the desert. Lost in the jungle. Marooned in the mountains. Shipwrecked on the high seas. You'll hear from individuals who had everything against them. But even then, they refused to give in… Hosted by John Hopkins. New episodes Thursdays. Get every episode a week early and ad-free with Noiser+. Click the banner at the top of the feed to get started or head to noiser.com/subscriptions. For advertising e ...
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A weekly podcast which explores pop culture, the humanities, and how they matter for our daily lives. Each week, your hosts (Hannah and Suzanne) share three (ish) things as we engage with all that delights, intrigues, and sometimes repels us; both in our areas of shared interest (ex: football, makeup, Jane Austen, Schitt’s Creek, and wine) as well as our individual specialties (ex: art history, museum studies, film, and theology). Join for the topics, stay for the conversation, and enjoy our ...
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The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. In each episode of You’re Dead to Me from BBC Radio 4, Greg Jenner is joined by a comedian and an expert historian to learn and laugh about the past. History isn’t just about dates and textbooks – it’s about extraordinary characters, amazing stories, and some very questionable fashion choices. How long did it take to build an Egyptian pyramid? What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal about medieval life? Why did it take nearly half a millennium fo ...
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Jane Austen is one of my all-time favourite authors and I love the Georgian Period in British History, so I've decided to share my passion with you all and talk to you about different subjects surrounding Jane Austen. The episodes will be weekly (hopefully, I have a health issue so it might not always be exact) and they will break down into a few different categories:A History of England by a Partial, Prejudiced and Ignorant Historian. (General Georgian\Regency history)A. Lady (Jane's Life)T ...
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Charlotte Easter Earl brings you historical crime as Jane Austen might have told it. (Original musical score composed and performed by Israel David Groveman.) http://charlotteeasterearl.wix.com/charlotteeasterearl
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a reader in possession of Austen novels must be in want of a podcast. Hosts Catrina and Elle are lit majors who love reading these books through a modern and historic lens.
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Love the soundtracks of your favorite movie or show and you don't know why? Join host Ruth Mudge as she takes you on a journey through Jane Austen, Harry Potter, and other beloved soundtracks. She explores how the music enhances telling the story and the ways these musical ideas carry both the narrative and emotional journey of the characters and world.
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The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province. Presented by David Maxwell.
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Let's smoke weed and talk about books, movies, aliens. With your hosts Bram Toker, Mary Jane Austen and JK Rollingpapers
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With Mr Bennet scouring London for the missing Wickham and Lydia, in Meryton their scandalous elopement is the only story in town. But can the young lovers be found before Lydia’s reputation is ruined forever? A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Dame Julie Andrews Written by Jane Austen Recording Engineer: Sam Hamilton Produced by Katrina Hugh…
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In the fifth episode of Jane Austen's Paper Trail from The Conversation, we look what kind of author Austen was, and what Northanger Abbey reveals about her view of her profession. Austen's grave in Winchester Cathedral makes no mention that she was a writer. Publishing anonymously and disliking literary celebrity, she remained largely unknown as a…
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Jane Austen is one of the most popular authors in the English language. But how did a humble Hampshire girl become the Jane Austen? Welcome to Finding Jane Austen, a new biographical podcast that takes a deep dive into Jane Austen's life. In Season One, we're looking at the youth of the Jane Austen that was yet to be to find the genius that would i…
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‘December' is full of winter weather and Christmas cheer. It brings the winter solstice, with its promise of longer days and better weather. It brings advent, candles, parties, and Christmas. It also brings the anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, on a bitterly cold night 250 years ago… ~ A Jane Austen Year transports you to Jane Austen’s House in C…
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Tonight, we weave through the complex interplay of ideals and architecture in the world fashioned by Ayn Rands vivid characters. As the cool shadows of modernist structures stretch across our canvas, the unyielding silhouette of Howard Roark emerges, championing integrity and individualism against the creeping dusk of convention. In contrast, we gl…
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Amanda joins us to discuss the 2020 adaptation of Emma. Excellent casting all around and we reiterate our desire for Miranda Hart to do a one woman show of every Austen. Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our merch on Redbubble Book for an Austen Society event on Humanitix…
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Greg Jenner is joined in 16th-century Italy by historian Professor Jill Burke and comedian Tatty Macleod to learn all about Renaissance beauty standards and treatments. Early modern Italy is renowned for the gorgeous artworks created by painters like Titian, Rubens and Botticelli, many of them featuring beautiful women looking at themselves in mirr…
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The Adventure of the Six Napoleons: Part One
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When Inspector Lestrade brings news of a vandal destroying plaster busts of Napoleon Bonaparte across London, Holmes initially dismisses the case as mere mischief. But when the strange obsession turns deadly and a man is found murdered, the detective's interest is thoroughly piqued. What could possibly connect these shattered images of the French e…
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In July 2019, Colin Dowler is exploring the rugged natural beauty around the southwest coast of Canada. After a night camping in the forest, he’s cycling home… when an unexpected obstacle appears in the road up ahead. A tense, terrifying, drawn-out encounter ensues. In the blink of an eye, Colin will find himself on the wrong side of an unfair figh…
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Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle (1892)
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Beneath the gas-lit streets of Victorian London, we wander alongside Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, figures woven from the vibrant collage of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles imagination. In the quiet of the evening, our minds align with Holmes brilliant deductions, each step shrouded in the fog of mystery and wonder. Meanwhile, the warm, steady prese…
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Something From Tiffany’s (2022): Ring Mix-Ups, Holiday Magic in NYC & A Cornetto-Fueled Romance
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Any takeaways from this episode? Ring mix-ups. NYC holiday magic. Fresh bread and cornettos for days. This week on RomCom Rescue, we’re breaking down Something From Tiffany’s (2022) — the cozy, charming, slightly chaotic holiday rom-com currently streaming on Amazon Prime. We get into: 💍 The Tiffany’s ring mix-up that launches the whole story 🎄 Why…
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Ever since the novel was invented, women have used it as a platform for sharing ideas about sexual consent. In her new book Courting Disaster: Reading Between the Lines of the Regency Novel, Dr. Zoë McGee reveals how Jane Austen and other women writers from this time used their stories to try to change society's mind about rape culture - and to rea…
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The gang is headed to Sotherton! We tour the chapel, Mary learns that Edmund is planning to be a clergyman (much to her dismay), and Fanny gets left alone in the woods for an hour. Topics discussed include Maria's men-juggling act, the stick up Fanny's butt, whether 5'9" is short, our nightmare blunt rotation, the debauchery of big cities, fences w…
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A letter from home brings shocking news, forcing Lizzy to return immediately. As secrets stir and loyalties are tested, Darcy’s true character continues to both intrigue and confound her - nothing in Derbyshire is quite as it seems. A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Dame Julie Andrews Written by Jane Austen Recording Engineer: Sam Hamilton P…
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The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton (1920)
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In the soft folds of night, we are drawn into the gilded age of New York, where the delicate dance of duty and desire unfolds in Edith Whartons The Age of Innocence. Through Newland Archers contemplative eyes, we perceive the constraints of a society finely embroidered with expectations, as he stands at the crossroads between a life prescribed and …
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A Short History of Ancient Rome - the debut book from the Noiser Network is out now! Discover the epic rise and fall of Rome like never before. Pick up your copy now at your local bookstore or visit noiser.com/books to learn more. The Ashes, the enduring contest between England and Australia, has survived world wars, diplomatic rifts, scandal…
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Must-have heathers, Brendan’s back yard and coming up trumps with stumps
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In this week’s programme, David Maxwell travels to Kerrykeel in Donegal where Brendan Little is preparing his backyard garden for winter. In Spa, County Down, Thomas McCaw and Thomas Raju sing the praises of heather for late autumn and winter colour. At Ballyrobert Cottage Garden, Maurice Parkinson reveals some of the grasses that stand well over t…
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In the dimly lit corridors of a Parisian boarding house, the intertwined lives of Honoré de Balzacs characters unfold like a delicate mixture of ambition and sacrifice. Through the youthful aspirations of Eugène de Rastignac and the heartrending decline of Père Goriot, we witness a poignant dance of desires and devastations, each step echoing the c…
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Philip Larkin wrote some of the greatest poetry in English in the second half of the twentieth century. Brilliant, famous and successful, he chose to live as a librarian in Hull, largely avoiding the public gaze, and watching the world from the edge of England. His simple language and easily accessible work have made him hugely popular, and his abi…
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Rachel tries to argue that Clueless isn't the best adaptation of Emma and fails to convince herself. With special guest Amanda. Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our merch on Redbubble Book for an Austen Society event on Humanitix…
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Greg Jenner is joined in medieval Scandinavia by historian Dr Eleanor Barraclough and comedian Chloe Petts to learn about the fascinating women of the Viking age. The popular stereotype of the Vikings is pretty macho: bearded men on boats, heading out to raid, pillage and burn down monasteries. There are some famous images of Viking warrior women: …
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At Pemberley, Lizzy discovers a very different Darcy - gracious, welcoming, and devoted to his sweet younger sister Georgiana. But the return of the Bingleys brings back old tensions, and Miss Bingley’s jealousy quickly erupts with consequences neither she nor Lizzy expects... A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Dame Julie Andrews Written by J…
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Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, and America's 250th Anniversary
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It's (American) Thanksgiving, so here's a special American History episode! In this, you can hear my discussion with Dr. Jane Kamensky, President and CEO of Monticello/The Thomas Jefferson Foundation. We talk about how Monticello strives to continually engage visitors with the complex history of enslavement, how Monticello honours Sally Hemings, ho…
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Tom Booth has travelled far from his native England in search of dazzling tropical beauty. In 2015, he’s working as a cruise director onboard a yacht in Micronesia, guiding divers down to spectacular naval ruins at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. But when a typhoon blows in, he and his crewmates are suddenly vulnerable to the devastating power of …
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The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor: Part Two
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Holmes examines a wedding dress found in the Serpentine and discovers an important clue that Lestrade missed completely. Back at Baker Street, the detective arranges for a special dinner and invites Lord St. Simon to join. As unexpected guests arrive and tensions rise, Holmes reveals how he solved the mystery of the missing bride through careful ob…
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The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy (1886)
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As night envelops the world in its serene embrace, we traverse the shadowed streets of Casterbridge, where Thomas Hardys profound literary sensibilities breathe life into the tormented soul of Michael Henchard and the tranquil spirit of Elizabeth Jane. In this sleepcast, the gentle rustle of the hay and the distant toll of the town bell transport u…
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Champagne Problems: Hidden Books, Holiday Magic & the Return of Good Rom-Coms
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Any takeaways from this episode? This week, we’re heading straight into the French countryside — where the champagne is crisp, the men have fantastic accents, and apparently everyone has access to an impossibly charming bookstore. Think: 📍 The French countryside 📍 Stoic Germans 📍 Champagne (so much champagne) 📍 Silly heirs & family drama 📍 Hidden c…
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Regency Era Cottagecore Lesbians: The Ladies of Llangollen
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Click here to watch this episode as a video! The Ladies of Llangollen, Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, were Regency-era Irish women who ran off to Northern Wales to live their cottagecore lesbian domestic dream. To discuss their adventurous youth and middle-aged Hobbit eras is superstar history podcaster and content creator Katie Charlwood from …
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In the fourth episode of Jane Austen's Paper Trail from The Conversation, we explore who Austen made friends with, and ask what we can learn about friendship in the pages of her fourth novel, Emma. We explore who Austen’s friends were, the significance of these relationships in her life, and how she depicted female friendship in her novels. The Con…
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Are The Bennet Girls Okay? with Emily and Masha Breeze
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In this special bonus episode, we're talking with Emily and Masha Breeze about Are The Bennet Girls Okay? by Emily Breeze, an adaptation of Pride and Prejudice that centers on the experience of the Bennet sisters. Are The Bennet Girls Okay? is playing at Bedlam Theatre Company in New York through December 21st. Topics discussed include: was Jane Au…
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Lizzy gets a guided tour of Pemberley, the grand Derbyshire estate that was hers for the taking – if only she could accept its proud owner. She can’t fail to be impressed at the size of Mr Darcy’s magnificent country pile… But then, with impeccably awkward timing, the man of the house arrives home early. A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Dam…
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The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway (1926)
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As night deepens, we delve into the quiet turmoil of a generation adrift, exploring characters entwined in the aftermath of conflict yet striving for meaning in their fractured lives. Ernest Hemingway beckons us to wander alongside Jake and Brett through the dimly lit streets of Paris, where their tastes of laughter and love are tinged with a perva…
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Episode 112: The Thing About Lovers' Vows
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Mansfield Park has been hit by the theatrical bug, and shenanigans and intrigue are afoot. Please take your seat and silence all devices, because this episode we're peeking behind the green baize curtain of Lovers' Vows. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten. You can email us a…
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A Short History of Ancient Rome - the debut book from the Noiser Network is out now! Discover the epic rise and fall of Rome like never before. Pick up your copy now at your local bookstore or visit noiser.com/books to learn more. Charlotte, Anne and Emily Brontë were among the most famous authors of the nineteenth century. Though they wrote …
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Mary Keen, children who are keen and everything in between
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This week, David visits Rosie Maye’s garden near Slane and hears about her love of Inter-planting and underplanting. Prolific Irish garden designer Mary Keen chats about new autobiography, Diary of a Keen Gardener, and why even with her long career and expertise, she’s always learning and experimenting as a gardener. Pupils from Hezlett Primary Sch…
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In our journey tonight, we traverse the shadowed corridors of a dystopian landscape, where the delicate interplay of resistance and control paints a haunting portrait of humanity under the gaze of an omnipresent regime. We explore the gentle defiance of Winston Smith, whose quiet rebellion against a monolithic power stirs the embers of courage and …
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Emma adaptations: Vanessa Kelly author of Murder at Donwell Abbey
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Murder at Donwell Abbey features Emma Knightley (nee Woodhouse) playing detective to solve a murder that occurred at Donwell Abbey during the engagement party of Mr Woodhouse and Miss Bates. Author Vanessa Kelly joins me to discuss her earlier titles, the first book in this series (which you don't need to read before delving into this one) and her …
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Sylvia Plath was an American from a prosperous middle class background whose life was changed for ever when she met Ted Hughes at a party in London. He kissed her on the spot, and they were married four months later, on June 16th, deliberately selected as it was Bloomsday in Joyce's Ulysses. Their relationship was tumultous; Hughes had multiple aff…
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Greg Jenner is joined in 19th-century America by historian Dr Vanessa Heggie and comedian Ed Byrne to learn all about the feuding Kellogg Brothers. John and Will Kellogg were born into a large family in Battle Creek, Michigan, in the middle of the 1800s. Following a childhood marred by illness and death, John earned a medical degree before returnin…
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As the militia prepare to leave Meryton for good, Lydia Bennet receives a thrilling invitation. Colonel Forster and his wife have offered her a trip to Brighton – the very place to which the dashing Mr Wickham and his comrades are soon bound. Sun, sea, and soldiers… what could possibly go wrong? A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Dame Julie A…
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Merry Little Ex-Mas - Conscious Uncoupling, Gingerbread Throwdowns & One Extremely Messy Holiday Rom-Com
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Any takeaways from this episode? Welcome to the Rom-Com Rescue Holiday Extravaganza! Six holiday rom-coms over the next six weeks! Conscious uncoupling, gingerbread throwdowns, one last “totally normal” family Christmas, inconvenient new crushes… and Pierson Fode in candy-cane underwear. That’s right. We went there. This week on RomCom Rescue, Kira…
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Bolt From the Blue: Suspended Over a Chasm
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An extreme expedition, an unexpected storm, and an unlikely bolt from the blue all combine to create an extraordinary situation. Rod Liberal and a group of fellow climbers set out to summit Grand Teton in Wyoming. But during the final ascent, something shocking happens which changes everything in a flash. Suddenly, Rod will find himself perilously …
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The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor: Part One
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When the bride of one of England's most distinguished aristocrats vanishes without a trace on her wedding day, it sends shockwaves through London high society and presents Holmes with a puzzle where nothing is quite as it seems. A secret message hidden in a bouquet, a jealous ex-lover, and a sodden wedding dress floating in the Serpentine… all piec…
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In the gentle folds of Virginia Woolfs Mrs. Dalloway, we traverse the intricate pathways of memory and identity, navigating the delicate interplay between social facades and private yearnings. Through the character of Clarissa Dalloway, we encounter a landscape of resilience tinted by the soft shades of personal longing and societal duty, her every…
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It's been a long journey and we are finally saying goodbye to Sanditon. Join us for the highlights, the lowlights, the fangirling, and the threats of bodily harm to fictional characters. What did you think of the show as a whole? Do you agree with our takes, or are you yelling at your podcast app? For show notes and a full transcript of this episod…
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Regency Era Heiresses and the History of Enslavement
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Regency Era heiresses are a part of most Jane Austen novels, as women with fortunes men want to marry into. Some of these fortunes were from old family money, but many of them were new wealth founded on human exploitation on Caribbean plantations. Our guest, Dr. Miranda Kaufmann, reveals what she's found in her research about heiresses as well as t…
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In the third episode of Jane Austen's Paper Trail from The Conversation, we explore Jane's politics, and her views on slavery through the pages of Mansfield Park. There are no strident political takes in Jane Austen’s novels, but many subtle and carefully crafted signals. Slavery was one of the biggest and most urgent public debates of Austen's tim…
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Today, things begin to grow in the rice pudding. Mr. Rushworth has the hots for landscaping, Molly gets bitchcrackers for Miss Crawford, and the tides turn on our affections for Edmund when he lends out Fanny's mare. Topics discussed include hear me out cakes, apricots, Mary Crawford's poor breeding, what values we take from our families, Jane Aust…
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After a six-week stay with the Collinses in Kent, Lizzy is greatly relieved to return to Hertfordshire. But she arrives home to find her younger sisters still hopelessly besotted with Mr Wickham… the very same Mr Wickham who tried to elope with Darcy’s sister, in hopes of securing her fortune. It’s just as well that the militia have already decampe…
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The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank (1947)
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In a secluded annex in Amsterdam, we trace the poignant inner life of Anne Frank, whose penned reflections blend the stark reality of her hidden world with the vibrant pulse of her growing intellect. Through her diary, Anne weaves an intricate kaleidoscope of thoughts and emotions, capturing the essence of a young girl facing extraordinary circumst…
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