Podcast Episodes

Charles Dickens | The Final Curtain | 4

Episode 60

At the height of his fame, Dickens falls in love with a young woman (Nelly Ternan) and a city (Paris). He survives a train crash and public disapproval over his separation from his wife. People turn …

Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Legacy and British Scandal Special: The Scandalous Life of Charles Dickens | 5

Peter and Afua go on the British Scandal podcast hosted by Matt Forde and Alice Levine to discuss the life and times of Charles Dickens. Behind the snowy scenes, jolly carols and festive cheer, the s…

Published on 1 year ago

Charles Dickens | A Very Dickens Christmas | 3

Episode 59

“A Merry Christmas to us all; God bless us, everyone!” A Christmas Carol is a huge success and Dickens is an international celebrity. There’s lots of money coming in – Bleak House, Hard Times, David …

Published on 1 year ago

Listen Now: Law & Crime’s The Rise & Fall of Diddy

MORE EXCLUSIVE NEW EPISODES COMING JANUARY 2025. Sean Combs’ trial is currently slated for May 2025 and wherever this story goes, Wondery and Law&Crime will be there. Follow The Rise & Fall of Diddy …

Published on 1 year ago

Charles Dickens | Dickensmania | 2

Episode 58

Dickens’ star is on the rise. Sketches by Boz is a success and he publishes The Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist and more. Plus, he is a hit on both sides of the Atlantic with ‘Dickensmania’ sweeping th…

Published on 1 year ago

Charles Dickens | Hard Times | 1

Episode 57

A young Charles is filled with imagination and ambition, but his childhood

with humiliation and uncertainty. His father is in and out of debtors’ prison and he is forced to sacrifice his education for…

Published on 1 year ago

Winston Churchill | Blood, Toil, Tears & Sweat | 4

Episode 56

The war is won but the nation seems far from grateful as the election of 1945 sweeps Labour into power. But the Churchill phenomenon doesn’t stop and he’s back in Number 10 in 1951 as the new Queen E…

Published on 1 year ago

Winston Churchill | His Finest Hour | 3

Episode 55

It’s 1939 and Churchill has been proved right in his fervent opposition to appeasement of Hitler. German tanks have crossed the Polish border and Churchill is brought straight back into government. N…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Listen Now: 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast

Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, Whoville's favorite talk show host is back on the mic! The Grinch may hate the holidays, but he loves his new celebrity status as a chart-topping podcaster.…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Winston Churchill | The Unsinkable Politician | 2

Episode 54

The First World War sees Churchill as confident as ever in his role as First Lord of the Admiralty. But rash judgements – especially around the disastrous campaign in Gallipoli - cost thousands of li…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago