Episodes

  • Spring of Joy A Little Book of Healing-Mary Webb

    Spring of Joy A Little Book of Healing-Mary Webb
    Aug 24 2026
    Dive into a captivating collection of biographical essays that illuminate the lives of notable (mostly) British figures as portrayed in the years leading up to the monumental upheaval of World War I. Written by the esteemed British newspaper editor, journalist, and author, Gardiner, these essays offer a rich perspective on their subjects, capturing a world on the brink of change. With David Wales as your guide, experience the depth and nuance of these highly regarded reflections.
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    3 hrs and 1 min
  • Grim Smile Of The Five Towns-Arnold Bennett

    Grim Smile Of The Five Towns-Arnold Bennett
    Aug 23 2026
    Dive into a captivating collection of biographical essays that illuminate the lives of notable (mostly) British figures as portrayed in the years leading up to the monumental upheaval of World War I. Written by the esteemed British newspaper editor, journalist, and author, Gardiner, these essays offer a rich perspective on their subjects, capturing a world on the brink of change. With David Wales as your guide, experience the depth and nuance of these highly regarded reflections.
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    7 hrs
  • Tales Of The Trail; Short Stories Of Western Life-Henry Inman

    Tales Of The Trail; Short Stories Of Western Life-Henry Inman
    Aug 22 2026
    Dive into a captivating collection of biographical essays that illuminate the lives of notable (mostly) British figures as portrayed in the years leading up to the monumental upheaval of World War I. Written by the esteemed British newspaper editor, journalist, and author, Gardiner, these essays offer a rich perspective on their subjects, capturing a world on the brink of change. With David Wales as your guide, experience the depth and nuance of these highly regarded reflections.
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    6 hrs and 6 mins
  • Egregious English-T. W. H. Crosland

    Egregious English-T. W. H. Crosland
    Aug 21 2026
    Dive into a captivating collection of biographical essays that illuminate the lives of notable (mostly) British figures as portrayed in the years leading up to the monumental upheaval of World War I. Written by the esteemed British newspaper editor, journalist, and author, Gardiner, these essays offer a rich perspective on their subjects, capturing a world on the brink of change. With David Wales as your guide, experience the depth and nuance of these highly regarded reflections.
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    3 hrs and 46 mins
  • Friendly Road, New Adventures in Contentment-Ray Stannard Baker

    Friendly Road, New Adventures in Contentment-Ray Stannard Baker
    Aug 20 2026
    Dive into a captivating collection of biographical essays that illuminate the lives of notable (mostly) British figures as portrayed in the years leading up to the monumental upheaval of World War I. Written by the esteemed British newspaper editor, journalist, and author, Gardiner, these essays offer a rich perspective on their subjects, capturing a world on the brink of change. With David Wales as your guide, experience the depth and nuance of these highly regarded reflections.
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    7 hrs and 13 mins
  • William -- The Fourth-Richmal Crompton

    William -- The Fourth-Richmal Crompton
    Aug 19 2026
    Dive into a captivating collection of biographical essays that illuminate the lives of notable (mostly) British figures as portrayed in the years leading up to the monumental upheaval of World War I. Written by the esteemed British newspaper editor, journalist, and author, Gardiner, these essays offer a rich perspective on their subjects, capturing a world on the brink of change. With David Wales as your guide, experience the depth and nuance of these highly regarded reflections.
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    5 hrs and 46 mins
  • Lines, On Hearing That Lady Byron Was Ill-George Gordon, Lord Byron

    Lines, On Hearing That Lady Byron Was Ill-George Gordon, Lord Byron
    Aug 18 2026
    Dive into a captivating collection of biographical essays that illuminate the lives of notable (mostly) British figures as portrayed in the years leading up to the monumental upheaval of World War I. Written by the esteemed British newspaper editor, journalist, and author, Gardiner, these essays offer a rich perspective on their subjects, capturing a world on the brink of change. With David Wales as your guide, experience the depth and nuance of these highly regarded reflections.
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    58 mins
  • Rhythm of Life and Other Essays-Alice Meynell

    Rhythm of Life and Other Essays-Alice Meynell
    Aug 17 2026
    Dive into a captivating collection of biographical essays that illuminate the lives of notable (mostly) British figures as portrayed in the years leading up to the monumental upheaval of World War I. Written by the esteemed British newspaper editor, journalist, and author, Gardiner, these essays offer a rich perspective on their subjects, capturing a world on the brink of change. With David Wales as your guide, experience the depth and nuance of these highly regarded reflections.
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    1 hr and 59 mins