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Welcome to Fawlty Towers, where attentive hotelier Basil Fawlty and his charming wife Sybil will attend to your every need - in your worst nightmare. With hapless waiter Manuel and long-suffering waitress Polly on hand to help, anything could happen during your stay - and probably will. John Cleese’s special introductions to each episode are included in this collection of all 12 TV soundtrack episodes.

Kingslingers is a podcast exploring and analyzing Stephen King's Dark Tower series. Each week, join Constant Reader Scott as he leads Dark Tower newbie Matt on this epic journey to find out what lies at the top of the tower... and beyond!

At last, here is the ultimate celebration of the nation's beloved sitcom from its legendary creator, John Cleese. Enjoy the behind-the-scenes magic, with stunning on-set photographs from the archives ... and a laugh a page! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A joy and an education to read. So many memories...

An affectionate retrospective podcast looking back at the classic BBC sitcom.

A fun daughter and dad podcast for fans of the children’s TV drama series Malory Towers based on the books by Enid Blyton.

A podcast about Stephen King and his books

Smith's edgy and funny The Watts Towers Project focuses on Simon Rodia, the Italian immigrant who spent 33 years building his towers: only to walk away from them, never to return. Smith blends his own childhood, the life of Rodia, and the last quarter-century of L.A. history to create (in the words of Back Stage West) a "wonderfully eclectic piece".

As The Jewel in the Crown opens, World War II is at its height, and Gandhi is calling for the British to leave. When Daphne Manners arrives in Mayapore, she meets two men who will change her life: Hari Kumar and Ronald Merrick. She begins to fall for Hari, but Ronald Merrick - the local police superintendent - becomes infatuated with her and seethes with hatred for Hari. The Day of the Scorpion finds Merrick worming his way into the Layton family, and his treatment of Hari Kumar is revealed.

Step into the world of Barchester Towers, the captivating sequel to Anthony Trollopes earlier work, The Warden, published in 1857. This second installment in the Chronicles of Barsetshire transports you to the cathedral city of Barchester, where the death of the beloved bishop sets off a battle for power and influence. As the newly appointed and far more Evangelical Bishop Proudie takes the helm, he faces the formidable presence of his wife, Mrs. Proudie, whose meddling stirs unrest among the clergy. Their controversial decision to replace the cherished Mr. Septimus Harding at Hirams Hospital ...

Featuring an enlightening introduction by the book's translator, Michael T. H. Sadler, providing generational and cultural context for Kandinsky and his work, Concerning the Spiritual in Art gives testimony to the mind and creative expression of Kandinsky and other artists of his generation. This seminal and thought-provoking book exploring the heart of the artistic endeavor belongs in the library of every serious artist and student of modern art.

Discover the rich tapestry of history woven into the very stones of the Tower of London. This captivating exploration invites you to envision the vibrant characters who have graced its halls, bringing to life the dramatic events that unfolded within its walls. As the preface aptly notes, visiting the Tower is an opportunity to unearth the stories that linger in its surroundings‚Aîmuch like a majestic tree with deep roots, its legacy stretches far beyond the confines of its structure. Join us on this journey to uncover the hidden treasures and historical significance of this iconic landmark.

Young heroes bound in love and kinship are forced on a quest to discover the truth behind the magic of dragons and seek those that stole it, before their world itself is destroyed by the growing power of the Dark Army.. Raised by former knights in hiding, they have grown up taking on different skills, each one unique and valuable to each other. Not only use of magic or mastery of a sword they are also tied to a great destiny. A destiny foretold in lost tomes they have yet to discover, but their world is cloaked in a great shadow that is spreading like a sickness which they seek to overcome. ...

Dive into the intriguing world of Anthony Trollopes Barchester Towers, the second novel in the captivating Barsetshire series. Picking up where The Warden left off, this narrative unfolds with the death of the old bishop and the controversial appointment of the new bishop, Dr. Proudie. As Dr. Grantly faces off against the formidable Mrs. Proudie—an unwavering strict Sabbatarian and the true power behind the scenes—the stakes rise dramatically. Meanwhile, the wealthy young widow Eleanor, set to capture clerical hearts, adds another layer of complexity to the unfolding drama. With the fate ...

The Citicorp Center, a fifty-nine-story skyscraper built in 1977, immediately became one of the most recognizable features on the New York City skyline with its distinctive inclined roof and oddly placed support columns. Designed by one of the top structural engineers in the field, William LeMessurier, the tower would become the crown jewel of his professional career; In essence, he created a skyscraper on stilts. The building was a modern marvel—until it was revealed that it had a one in sixteen chance of collapse.

In The Lords of the Housetops, the enigmatic world of cats unfolds through the imaginative narratives of 13 talented authors. This thoughtfully curated collection of stories captures the complexity, charisma, and cleverness of felines, making it as delightful and intricate as the creatures themselves. (Summary by Amy Larch Gramour)

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation by Jon Sen of Thomas Hardy's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers in the West Country. 'Two on a Tower' is Hardy's ninth novel and contains perhaps his most complete treatment of the theme of love across the class and age divide, and also the fullest...

The plot concerns two – literally star-crossed – lovers: Swithin St. Cleeve, a very young amateur astronomer, and Viviette Constantine, an unhappily married and abandoned woman 8 or 9 years his senior. Each night Swithin climbs the old tower of the title, in the grounds of the Constantine estate. Lady Constantine, whose husband has been absent some years on an extended hunting and exploring journey to Africa, joins the young man in his stargazing, and supports his astronomical ambitions by buying him equipment, though his dreams of scientific renown are disappointed. Their relationship ...

The Cast of Ka is a bi-weekly palaver dedicated to Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series. Each episode, we discuss a chapter from the books (sometimes more, sometimes less) along with all things that serve the beam. If you haven’t forgotten the face of your father, this is the podcast for you! A part of the Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast universe.

The Tower features conversations with great filmmakers about the films that changed the way they saw cinema forever.

A married couple accidentally slays a wolf and is forced by the High Fae to make a Prythian Podcast.Lauren and Frank take a comedic, critical (and costumed) look at the best-selling romantasy series A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Mass. Join us on our descent under the mountain.