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Episode 33 - The Ionian Mission (Part 1)
Episode 33
We're picking up book 8 in the series, The Ionian Mission. We've a fresh start for Stephen and Diana, a new ship for Jack, and driving lessons for Jagiello. Oh, and lots and lots of Bach. Ch 1,2
Published on 5 years ago
Episode 32 - The Surgeon's Mate (final part); Rachel McMillan
Episode 32
Finally we reach the conclusion of book 7 in the series, The Surgeon's Mate. Jack, Stephen and Jagiello break free, but what about Diana? To talk about her, we're joined by author and Villiers super…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
Episode 31 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 8)
Episode 31
Back ashore for Stephen, Jack and Jagiello - this time as prisoners in the hands of the French authorities. But which authorities? And we seem to be working up towards some kind of culmination, but…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
Episode 30 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 7)
Episode 30
This great book builds to the first of its climaxes - we've got literary allusions galore, music, a rousing chorus and of course the Gentlemen's Relish, finishing off with a gripping chase in a storm…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
Episode 29 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 6)
Episode 29
More adventures aboard the Ariel as we finally reach the Baltic: We meet an admiral who doesn't bear a grudge against Aubrey, and we enjoy honey buzzards and Humbug. Plus a salute to Trafalgar Day. C…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
Episode 28 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 5)
Episode 28
Continuing our reading of the Surgeon's Mate, we finally have Jack and Stephen aboard a ship, HMS Ariel, with a new shipmate, Jagiello. There are unfamiliar waterways and curious gifts from the local…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
Episode 27 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 4); Adam Franti
Episode 27
Jack has his world rocked by a letter from abroad, Stephen and Diana head for a romantic walk by a river, and O'Brian treats us all to classical allusions and French atmosphere. We're joined by our g…
Published on 5 years, 2 months ago
Episode 26 - The Surgeon’s Mate (Part 3)
Episode 26
Back in England, Jack goes looking for a horse, the Aubrey children are on the march, and Stephen goes looking for advice from Sir Joseph Blaine. We find ourselves enjoying a night at the opera. Ch 4…
Published on 5 years, 2 months ago
Episode 25 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 2); Eva Sandor
Episode 25
Our heroes are afloat again, but being chased by an unusually persistent foe - we wonder why, and wonder what will be the turning point to propel the rest of the story of The Surgeon's Mate. We chat…
Published on 5 years, 2 months ago
Episode 24 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 1)
Episode 24
We start the next book in the canon with Stephen, Diana and Jack all ashore in Halifax, ready to celebrate. Jack faces a sailor's temptation, while Stephen and Diana face up to each other. Where wil…
Published on 5 years, 2 months ago