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Episode 108 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 8)
Episode 113
A colourful birthday celebration shows off the Diane's firepower; Abdul becomes a bigger problem; Stephen fixes an intelligence setback; and we join him on a fabulous journey to the heart of Patrick …
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Episode 107 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 7)
Episode 112
Stephen heads ashore and compiles the next discreet chapter in Dr. Maturin’s guide to better out-of-town business trip accommodations. We debate vital life forces for humans, tapirs, orangutans - any…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Episode 106 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 6)
Episode 111
Arriving in Java, we pick up the rest of the British mission, hear troubling news about Britain's banks, track down a Dutch anatomist, and press on to Pulo Prabang to prepare for meeting the Sultan a…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Episode 105 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 5)
Episode 110
The Diane begins a long, perilous journey around Africa towards Pulo Prabang. There are contrary currents, cuttlefish, cathedrals of ice, confessions and copulation. Oh, and Kerguelen. Curious? Ch 5.
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Episode 104 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 4)
Episode 109
Jack heads to London, hoping for the happiest possible news. We explore Irish mythology, and learn about the plans for the mission to Pulo Prabang: what kind of man is Mr Fox the envoy, really? Ep 4.
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Episode 103 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 3)
Episode 108
Jack worries about his new purser and the crew starting to think this is an unlucky voyage. Stephen gets a surprise visitor in Lisbon, Jack meets the son of an old shipmate, and the backward glances …
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Episode 102 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 2)
Episode 107
Stephen’s bankers frustrate, a prize takes flight, the new purser impresses - just not favorably. We find out why Master & Commander was such a great prelude to The Thirteen Gun Salute, as the “Unite…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Episode 101 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 1)
Episode 106
After we all get caught up on who is aboard & why, the Surprise leaves on the long-promised secret mission to South America. We learn the reasons she departs so quickly, and what new developments are…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Episode 100 - Centenary Special
Episode 105
To celebrate reaching Episode 100, we have a special for you - Ian & Mike answer listeners' questions. We'll talk about personal stories, TV adaptations, equine digestion and the great sloth vs potto…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Episode 99 - Master & Commander (Final Part)
Episode 104
The Sophies are now prisoners of the French, as a battle with the English starts. We are spectators at the first and second battles of Algeciras and have a front-row seat at Jack’s trial for losing t…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago