Episodes

  • The Longest Journey Chapter 8

    The Longest Journey Chapter 8
    Mar 3 2026
    In which a spontaneous breakfast summons an unexpected assembly, revealing the delicate intricacies of social encounters and the quiet tensions beneath polite discourse. Amid light-hearted chatter and gentle provocations, Ansell contemplates the complex entanglements of friendship, love, and the burdens of expectation with a rueful and penetrating eye.
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    15 mins
  • The Longest Journey Chapter 7

    The Longest Journey Chapter 7
    Mar 2 2026
    In which Rickie and his friend ponder the narrowness of Cambridge and the elusive nature of the “great world” beyond it, revealing a melancholy longing and a fragile friendship steeped in youthful uncertainty. A visit from two ladies prompts an intimate stroll where Rickie’s concealed passion and creative struggles come to light amid tender, bittersweet exchanges.
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    35 mins
  • The Longest Journey Chapter 6

    The Longest Journey Chapter 6
    Mar 1 2026
    In which Rickie returns to the familiar rhythms and bustling life of Cambridge, reflecting on the contrasts between its dusty reality and his internal upheavals after recent tragedies. As he settles into his rooms and contemplates the lives of those around him, his imagination modestly turns away from fanciful tales to the poignant truths of mortality and human connection.
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    13 mins
  • The Longest Journey Chapter 5

    The Longest Journey Chapter 5
    Feb 28 2026
    In which the sudden and tragic death of Gerald confronts Agnes with a poignant spiritual and emotional crisis, marked by tender moments and unsettling doubts about the afterlife. Amidst the quiet grief of those around her, a new and unexpected voice of conviction rises, urging Agnes to face the profound reality of loss with courage and sincerity.
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    8 mins
  • The Longest Journey Chapter 4

    The Longest Journey Chapter 4
    Feb 27 2026
    In which the daily rhythms and evolving customs of Sawston School unfold under the diligent supervision of Mr. Pembroke, whose passion for order and organisation seeks to forge a sense of community and patriotism among boys both day and boarders. Meanwhile, Rickie navigates his impressions of Englishness, friendship, and family ties, caught between youthful idealism and the sometimes harsh realities of human nature.
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    18 mins
  • The Longest Journey Chapter 3

    The Longest Journey Chapter 3
    Feb 26 2026
    In which a young Cambridge man spends Christmas among the lively austerity of the Ansells and the cultivated quietude of the Pembrokes, observing family ties, social aspirations, and the subtle tensions of affection and restraint. Amidst these visits, he encounters the complex presence of a former schoolfellow and the delicate, almost sacred intimacy of two lovers, which stirs in him unspoken reflections on love and human connection.
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    23 mins