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Episode 70 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 6)
Episode 73
This week Babbington returns, as do honey-buzzards, cricket and hurling. Ashgrove Cottage comes to pieces at the hands of sailors. Reverend Martin is upset by the cost of setting up house, and he aba…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 69 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 5)
Episode 72
Stephen hears a heart-breaking verse of Dryden, contemplates shearwaters, pulls a deserving nose and finally hangs out with his royal protectors. Along the way, he takes care of a big old MacGuffin. …
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 68 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 4)
Episode 71
After avoiding a bit of Cochrane action, Jack is on his way home, via London, in a leathern convenience. We find out how to kick up Bob's a-dying, and Jack is set for a fortune or a disaster - which …
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 67 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 3)
Episode 70
Jack, Stephen and the crew are chasing the Spartan, but pursued by their own doubts and superstitions. Three sightings, but will the tight-lipped crew take one last prize? Ch 3
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 66 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 2)
Episode 69
Stephen and Jack are underway, still reflecting on the appearance of Sam Panda, pondering admirals, wives, saints and Jesuits along the way. And there's a new chase on the horizon! Ch 2.
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 65 - The Reverse of the Medal (Part 1)
Episode 68
We're at the beginning of The Reverse of the Medal - The Surprise and her captured whaler join the West Indies fleet, as people wonder whether Jack’s luck has run out. Stephen is back in high demand …
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Crossing The Line Special - Music
Episode 67
The last of our series of Crossing The Line specials is all about music. With the help of special guest Rachel McMillan, we look back at how music has enriched the Patrick O'Brian stories, and look …
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Crossing The Line Special - Children
Episode 66
Our latest Crossing The Line special is all about children in the world of Patrick O'Brian. As we talk about Forshaw, Dil and squeakers past and present, we’re joined by special guest Steve Morris of…
Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
Crossing The Line Special - Humour
Episode 65
A mid season special, featuring a mix of highlights from past shows and fresh commentary.
We're reaching out to a selected few of our past guests to add some of their thoughts, too - listen out for E…Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 64 - The Far Side Of The World (Final Part)
Episode 64
The Far Side Of The World reaches a climax - there's confrontation and betrayal ashore, but who's that on the horizon? And we get a definitive answer to the question 'can it be ate?' - shark lovers, …
Published on 4 years, 5 months ago