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Episode 43 - The Ionian Mission (Final Part)
Episode 43
We're onto the final leg of the Ionian journey - the true colours of Jack's Turkish allies are finally revealed, which is a setback for Prof Graham. In action off Corfu, the Surprise has a chance of …
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
Episode 42 - The Ionian Mission (Part 10)
Episode 42
Building towards the culmination of our Ionian story - we learn to admire Turkish manners, and meet an actual pope, not to mention a passing encounter with Cleopatra. Jack reflects on hypocrisy and …
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
Episode 41 - The Ionian Mission (Part 9)
Episode 41
The actual Ionian Mission is underway! There are political opportunists looking for guns and power - which one to trust? And can Harte even spell Beylik? Stephen takes a swim, and Babbington takes …
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
Episode 40 - The Ionian Mission (Part 8)
Episode 40
Jack is back before Admiral Thornton; Stephen has everyone terrified of being castrated by mumps; and the grand oratorio rehearsal survives a big storm. There's a return for the dear Surprise, with …
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
Episode 39 - The Ionian Mission (Part 7)
Episode 39
This week there’s a showdown with Harte, Jack gets re-acquainted with an old friend, and Stephen makes an unwelcome entrance. Plus, there’s espionage ashore, resulting in a surprising encounter in a …
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
Episode 38 -The Ionian Mission (Part 6)
Episode 38
We muse on what is and is not poetical, and Stephen misses a rhinoceros and thousands of flamingos. Jack’s cold continues to dog him, and we have the possibility of some unexpected action, usually th…
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
Episode 37 - The Ionian Mission (Part 5); David Curtin
Episode 37
As Jack, alone aboard the Worcester, explores the mysteries of 'Old Bach', we explore them for ourselves, with the help of our guest, music professor David Curtin. We also uncover old cold remedies,…
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
Episode 36 -The Ionian Mission (Part 4)
Episode 36
We continue with the Ionian Mission; Jack and Stephen encounter trouble with quails - or are they tribbles? Or partridges in pear trees? Meanwhile Lt Somers loses his cool. Ch 4-6.
Published on 5 years ago
Episode 35 - The Ionian Mission (Part 3)
Episode 35
Jack has been down in the dumps, but a dose of naval discipline and a second pair of stockings seem to be building him back up. Ch 3,4
Published on 5 years ago
Episode 34 - The Ionian Mission (Part 2)
Episode 34
Jack's weaponry lets him down, and we have a heart-stopping moment of anxiety about Stephen. Puddings then become a major topic of conversation, triced about the larboard gumbrils, naturally. Ch 2,…
Published on 5 years ago