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Back to SearchEpisode 82: The Thing About Astley's
Season 1
Come one, come all! Step right up and witness amazing feats on horseback! This episode we're headed to Astley's Amphitheatre where Harriet Smith and …
2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 81: The Thing About Gold Paper
Season 1
This episode we're closing out the year with a visit to the homey confines of Uppercross Hall. There's a large group of children assembled, and festi…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 80: The Thing About the Pump-Room
Season 1
There's nothing like a refreshing drink of mineral water under the watchful gaze of Beau Nash to get your day off to the right start. This episode we…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 79: The Thing About the Late Mr. Darcy's Steward
Season 1
Overrun with moles? Worried about this year's crop yields? Thinking about conducting a comprehensive estate survey? We know exactly who you should ca…
2 years, 11 months ago
Episode 78: The Thing About Catherine and Isabella's Horrid Novels with guest Dr. Hannah Doherty Hudson
Season 1
Catherine and Isabella are forming a very specific book club, and we've been given a sneak peek at their reading list. This episode we are joined by …
2 years, 11 months ago
Episode 77: The Thing About the Longbourn Entail
Season 1
Was it Mr. Bennet in the library with the entail? Or was it Mr. Collins in the dining room with the strict settlement? Mrs. Bennet is on the case, bu…
2 years, 11 months ago
Episode 76: The Thing About Harriet's Sore Throat with guest Dr. Rena Jones
Season 1
Poor Harriet is stuck at home with a bad sore throat, and Mr. Elton is VERY concerned. For Emma. This week we're joined again by Dr. Rena Jones to ta…
3 years ago
Episode 75: The Thing About Sir Walter's Looking-Glasses
Season 1
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest baronet of all? Sir Walter is busy gazing at his own image, so we're here to chat 18th-century mirror…
3 years, 1 month ago
Episode 74: The Thing About Marianne's Washing
Season 1
Miss Steele has questions about Marianne's washing, and we are here to answer them. This episode we air some dirty laundry and get into the sudsy spe…
3 years, 1 month ago
Episode 73: The Thing About Willoughby's Pointers with guest Dr. Stephanie Howard-Smith
Season 1
Pointers were considered an elite dog in Austen's time, so it makes sense that someone like Willoughby would own them (also, having cute dogs is poss…
3 years, 1 month ago