Episodes

  • The Channings Chapter LX - In What Does It Lie?
    Jun 28 2026
    In which the family gathers to celebrate the marriage of Constance Channing to the Reverend William Yorke on a radiant January day, marked by a modest yet affectionate assembly of close friends and a few tender moments of social awkwardness. Amidst the warmth and parting, reflections on the virtues of patient child-rearing and the quiet blessings of steadfast faith and family draw the scene to a gentle and hopeful close.
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    13 mins
  • The Channings Chapter LIX - Ready.
    Jun 26 2026
    In which the household rejoices at the unexpected and miraculous return of young Charley, alleviating many hearts burdened with worry and suspicion, while Hamish reveals his literary pursuits and newfound prospects to a trusting friend. Meanwhile, the somber shadow of illness falls upon Jenkins, whose peaceful resignation and steadfast faith offer a poignant counterpoint to the gaiety surrounding the Channings.
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    33 mins
  • The Channings Chapter LVIII - Bywater's Dance.
    Jun 24 2026
    In which the long-lost Charley Channing is tenderly restored to his family’s embrace after a harrowing illness and mysterious disappearance, attended by a steadfast barge-woman whose simple care proved a balm to his fevered state. The chapter gently unfolds the joyful homecoming and Charley’s emotional revisit to his college school, where forgiveness and youthful merriment restore peace and camaraderie.
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    20 mins
  • The Channings Chapter LVII - A Ghost Again.
    Jun 22 2026
    In which a startling confession clears the innocent and restores rightful honour at Helstonleigh school, prompting Lady Augusta to hasten with justice, mingled with maternal vexation, to the Channings’ abode. The episode closes on a haunting note as an unexpected visitor, bearing a striking likeness to Charles Channing, arrives in the household, much to Lady Augusta’s dismay.
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    25 mins
  • The Channings Chapter LVI - The Broken Phial.
    Jun 20 2026
    In which the diligent pursuit of truth over a damaged surplice and a broken ink phial reveals tensions among the schoolboys, their master, and the curious uncovering of long-held suspicions, culminating in an unexpected visitor's dramatic entrance. The characters navigate accusations and steadfast denials with a mixture of youthful defiance and earnest determination, while the shadow of a secret looms quietly yet palpably over the scene.
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    12 mins
  • The Channings Chapter LV - News From Roland.
    Jun 18 2026
    In which a letter from Roland Yorke reveals a tangled truth behind a lost bank-note, prompting Arthur to exclaim innocence and unleashing a cascade of heartfelt confessions and reconciliations among the Channings and their acquaintances. Gentle misunderstandings and grave suspicions give way to forgiveness and renewed trust, as the family and friends reflect on the trials that have bound them together.
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    31 mins
  • The Channings Chapter LIV - "The Ship's Drowned."
    Jun 16 2026
    In which Mr. Channing and his acquaintances grapple with unsettled suspicions and uneasy doubts concerning young Arthur’s conduct and the mysterious return of a sum of money, whilst the sombre atmosphere is tempered by familial and social interactions. The episode closes with a sudden and grievous tidings concerning Roland Yorke, casting a shadow of distress over the assembled company.
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    20 mins
  • The Channings Chapter LIII - The Return Home.
    Jun 14 2026
    In which Mr. Channing returns home in improved health amidst the golden warmth of a kind autumn, yet is met with the profound weight of troubling news concerning Charles, a matter requiring delicate handling among the family. We witness the tender interplay of hope and sorrow as the loved ones gather, grappling quietly with what must be faced and the careful timing of its revelation.
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    19 mins