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Inspectre ParanormalS2. EP7: Annie*** Warning - This episode contains historic depictions of murder, violence and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised! *** The Inspectre team pick-up eye-witness Matt's story and travel back to his 1980s childhood family home - an isolated farmhouse deep in the remote North Yorkshire countryside. Dark secrets are unearthed as we come face-to-face with a spirit that goes by one name alone, tonight prepare to meet 'Annie'! Joining host Tom Barrow and providing their opinions and expertise are Spiritual Expert Jackie Dennison (TV’s ‘Rescue Mediums’), Chief Sceptic Tom Paech and Resident Historian Eli Lycett...2025-05-2140 min
Inspectre ParanormalS2. EP4: Flight BA5061The Inspectre team take their first steps into the world of UFOs and investigate the 30 year case of Flight BA5061 - an inbound British Airways flight that had a very close call with a unidentified flying object - high above the Pennine Mountain range, one dark evening in January 1995. This episode also explores some of the other rather strange sightings seen around Manchester Airport over the years - including the rise of one unforgettable shaped object in particular - the floating “Christmas Tree". Joining Tom this week and providing their opinions and expertise are Ufologist Ash...2025-04-0936 min
Inspectre ParanormalS2. EP1. P1: Pyramid & Parr HallInspectre Paranormal are back for Series 2! In this series opener, Presenter Tom Barrow pays a visit to the bustling Cheshire town of Warrington and investigates some of the rather strange and spooky goings-on at the town’s Pyramid Arts Centre and Parr Hall. In this first of a double-part investigation we’ll be hearing from staff members, who’ve bravely stepped forward to reveal some of their frightening and personal paranormal encounters. Joining Tom and providing their opinions and expertise is Spiritual Expert Jackie Dennison (TV’s ‘Rescue Mediums’), Chief Sceptic Tom Paech and Resident...2025-03-1939 min
Talk Media‘City Centre Cup Chaos’ ‘The Prince’s Spy’ and ‘Our top stories of 2024’ / with Catriona Stewart, Angela Haggerty and David PrattA bumper show today full of energy and great debate.
We'll be back with our first show of 2025 on 8th January. Wishing all of you a peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year.
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Irresistible -BBC2
Why are ultra-processed foods so irresistible, and how they have come to dominate food culture? This documentary by...2024-12-1806 min
Best of the SpectatorSpectator Out Loud: Paul Wood, Ross Clark, Andrew Lycett, Laura Gascoigne and Henry JeffreysOn this week’s Spectator Out Loud: as Lebanon reels from the exploding pagers, Paul Wood wonders what’s next for Israel and Hezbollah (1:24); Ross Clark examines Ireland’s low-tax project, following the news that they’re set to receive €13 billion… that they didn’t want (8:40); Reviewing Ben Macintyre’s new book, Andrew Lycett looks at the 1980 Iranian London embassy siege (15:29); Laura Gascoigne argues that Vincent Van Gogh would approve of the new exhibition of his works at the National Gallery (22:35); and Henry Jeffreys provides his notes on corkscrews (28:01).
Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.2024-09-2132 min
Spectator Out LoudPaul Wood, Ross Clark, Andrew Lycett, Laura Gascoigne and Henry JeffreysOn this week’s Spectator Out Loud: as Lebanon reels from the exploding pagers, Paul Wood wonders what’s next for Israel and Hezbollah (1:24); Ross Clark examines Ireland’s low-tax project, following the news that they’re set to receive €13 billion… that they didn’t want (8:40); Reviewing Ben Macintyre’s new book, Andrew Lycett looks at the 1980 Iranian London embassy siege (15:29); Laura Gascoigne argues that Vincent Van Gogh would approve of the new exhibition of his works at the National Gallery (22:35); and Henry Jeffreys provides his notes on corkscrews (28:01). Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscrib...2024-09-2132 min
The TLS PodcastRegeneration GamesThis week, we look at the busy afterlives of two canonical characters: Nathalie Olah on Tom Ripley and Emelyne Godfrey on Sherlock Holmes.'Ripley', on Netflix'The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes: The inspiration behind the world’s greatest detective', by Andrew LycettProduced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1646 min
Daily Comedy News with Johnny MacJim Gaffigan is right about New York City smelling terribleJim Gaffigan's Take on New York City LivingNeil Brennan's Comedy and ControversiesConan O'Brien Reflects on Lorne Michaels' LegacyGabe Iglesias' New Role in WWE RivalsChristina P's Ozempic Experience Goes AwryIliza Schlesinger's Upcoming Amazon Prime SpecialKumail Nanjiani's Keynote at CornellThe Windsors Series on Hold and Joe Lycett's Media PranksEvil Bill Engvall SightingThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at www.betterhelp.com/ DCN and get on your way to being your best selfSupport the...2024-04-2108 min
Paper CutsThe Papers vs. OJ Simpson – Did we get conned by Joe Lycett’s fake news? – Horsing around at the Grand NationalWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Is the juice worth the squeeze? The papers have a LOT to say about OJ “definitely not a murderer” Simpson after his death at 76. Lycett, damned Lies and Exclusives! How many of Joe Lycett’s fake news did we end up covering? Plus – Neigh-sayers. It’s the Grand National tomorrow, and the papers are obsessed. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian Alistair Barrie. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://back.pape...2024-04-1238 min
The Spy WhoThe Spy Who Inspired 007 | The other James BondsCharlotte Philby interviews Andrew Lycett, the biographer of Ian Fleming, about the other real life spies that inspired his most famous character: James Bond - including the flamboyant Biffy Dunderdale, the urbane Sir Peter Smithers and even Ian Fleming’s own escapades. But who is the most James Bond of all? Listen to The Spy Who ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-spy-who now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...2024-03-1921 min
SpyCastThe James Bond Collector - with Mike VanBlaricumSummaryMike VanBlaricum (X; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his journey as a James Bond fanatic and collector. Mike is the President of the Ian Fleming Foundation.What You’ll LearnIntelligence
How Mike became an obsessive James Bond collector with 10,000 artifacts
Mike’s favorite Bond cars, movies, and books
How From Russia with Love was one of John F Kennedy’s favorite books
Mike’s tips on the best place to start if you want to read the Bond novels
Reflections
The passion of a collector
Pop culture i...2024-03-051h 05
The Stein Time ShowUncover the wit and wisdom behind crafting humor for diverse audiences and the joy of connecting with fans and exploration of the highs, lows, and hilarious moments that define a comedian's path, Andrew White.With skilful writing and a charming on-stage persona, Andrew White is a stand-up fast rising through the comedy ranks with an act that's "definitely one to watch" (Joe Lycett). Andrew performs all over the country at various clubs, festivals, and corporate events throughout the year. Most notably, he's taken four successful shows to the famous Edinburgh Fringe, growing a return audience and positive press reviews each year. An in demand live act, Andrew works for some of the best comedy promoters and festivals in the country (Glee, Komedia, The Comedy Store Roadshow, Latitude, Standon Calling, The Boat Sh...2024-02-2229 min
History Extra podcastSherlock Holmes: the real history that inspired the detective storiesSherlock Holmes is arguably the most famous fictional detective of all time. The resident of 221B Baker Street has been the subject of countless film and television portrayals, remaining a figure of fascination around the globe. But what inspired Holmes’s creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, to bring him into the world in the first place? Jon Bauckham speaks to the author and biographer Andrew Lycett about the origins of the character and what the stories reveal about Conan Doyle himself.(Ad) Andrew Lycett is the author of The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes: The In...2023-12-2733 min
Murder JunctionEpisode 115 - Andrew Lycett and The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes - with added Cucumber Sherlock.In this episode we talk to biographer Andrew Lycett, whose new work The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes explores anew the world's most famous detective. With added Cucumber Sherlock.2023-12-1833 min
Best of the SpectatorThe Book Club: Andrew LycettMy guest on this week's Book Club podcast is Arthur Conan Doyle's biographer (and historical consultant to the new BBC TV programme Killing Sherlock) Andrew Lycett. Introducing his new book The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes: The Inspiration Behind the World's Greatest Detective, Andrew tells me about the vexed relation between the great consulting detective and his creator, and the extraordinary afterlife of this apparently ephemeral creation. 2023-12-0638 min
The Book ClubAndrew Lycett: The Worlds of Sherlock HolmesMy guest on this week's Book Club podcast is Arthur Conan Doyle's biographer (and historical consultant to the new BBC TV programme Killing Sherlock) Andrew Lycett. Introducing his new book The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes: The Inspiration Behind the World's Greatest Detective, Andrew tells me about the vexed relation between the great consulting detective and his creator, and the extraordinary afterlife of this apparently ephemeral creation. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/p...2023-12-0638 min
Doings of Doyle - The Arthur Conan Doyle PodcastThe Worlds of Sherlock Holmes, with Andrew LycettThis episode, we welcome to the podcast author, journalist, and biographer Andrew Lycett to talk about his latest book, The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes, released in October 2023.
The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes (2023)
Questing was Sherlock Holmes’s business. He famously adopted the latest forensic techniques, channelled the Victorian passion for enquiry, kept abreast of the key scientific breakthroughs of his age, and conducted his investigations in an enigmatic and stylised manner. And the brains behind it all was, of course, the great Arthur Conan Doyle.
In this deep dive into the contemporary world of...2023-11-1545 minDoings of Doyle - The Arthur Conan Doyle PodcastThe Adventure of the Empty House (1903)This episode, we return to Baker Street at the same time as Sherlock Holmes. It’s ‘The Adventure of the Empty House’ from September 1903.
You can read the story here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Adventure_of_the_Empty_House
An audiobook version read by Greg Wagland can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Hj_bi9Qto
Listen here or at our Youtube channel, www.youtube.com/@doingsofdoyle. Closed captions will be available two days after the video is uploaded.
Next time on Doings of Doyle…
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I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereEpisode 274: The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes“How came you there?” [BLACK] Questing was Sherlock Holmes's business. He took in the world around him and tried (and succeeded most often) to make sense of it — as did his creator Arthur Conan Doyle.In his efforts to connect the dots in his latest book, The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes, Andrew Lycett goes questing, just as many of his previous biographical subjects did. We journey with Andrew across the place, the times, the wider world that gave birth to this remarkable character, and the way the character shaped the world. The marvel over the physical book itself, w...2023-10-151h 07
I Hear of Sherlock EverywhereThe Worlds of Sherlock Holmes“How came you there?” [BLAC] Questing was Sherlock Holmes's business. He took in the world around him and tried (and succeeded most often) to make sense of it — as did his creator Arthur Conan Doyle. In his efforts to connect the dots in his latest book, , Andrew Lycett goes questing, just as many of his previous biographical subjects did. We journey with Andrew across the place, the times, the wider world that gave birth to this remarkable character, and the way the character shaped the world. The marvel over the physical book itself, which is beautifully done and the perfect addition t...2023-10-151h 21
The Political PartyShow 317 - Rob BurleyRob has produced the biggest political shows on TV, Question Time, The Daily Politics, PoliticsLive, The Andrew Marr Show and many more. He is obsessed with long form political interviews and is deeply annoyed by a lack of them on television. This is a great account from someone on the inside about how political interviews are planned for television, how they play out and how and when a producer should intervene. It's also a defence of high-quality political broadcasting and features a superb in-depth account of Andrew Neil v Boris Johnson in 2019. Buy Rob's book 'Wh...2023-05-301h 03
AFL Fantasy with The TradersPractice match Fantasy wrap, Draft weekend, Q&ARoy, Calvin and Warnie are coming off a big weekend of watching footy ... and participating in their Bacon Cup Draft. They share their thoughts on each of the games with plenty of Fantasy relevant names to chat through. A heap of your questions are answered as we hit 10 days until round one. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:30 - Thanks to Jaiden Popowski, we have some of the big ownership movers from the weekend. 4:00 - It was a big weekend with all the praccy games and the...2023-03-061h 26
Read This Book!Conan Doyle’s Wide World discussed on Read This Book!Sherlock Holmes curator Tim Johnson's discusses Andrew Lycett's book, "Conan Doyle's Wide World," on this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota Libraries.2023-02-0504 min
Video Archives - UMN Libraries News & EventsConan Doyle’s Wide World discussed on Read This Book!Sherlock Holmes curator Tim Johnson's discusses Andrew Lycett's book, "Conan Doyle's Wide World," on this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota Libraries.
The post Conan Doyle’s Wide World discussed on Read This Book! appeared first on UMN Libraries News & Events.2023-02-0504 minRead This Book!Conan Doyle’s Wide World discussed on Read This Book!Sherlock Holmes curator Tim Johnson's discusses Andrew Lycett's book, "Conan Doyle's Wide World," on this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota Libraries.
The post Conan Doyle’s Wide World discussed on Read This Book! appeared first on UMN Libraries News & Events.2023-02-0504 minNews Archives - UMN Libraries News & EventsConan Doyle’s Wide World discussed on Read This Book!Sherlock Holmes curator Tim Johnson's discusses Andrew Lycett's book, "Conan Doyle's Wide World," on this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota Libraries.
The post Conan Doyle’s Wide World discussed on Read This Book! appeared first on UMN Libraries News & Events.2023-02-0504 min
Westminster InsiderWho really cares what the pundits say?Host Ailbhe Rea looks at the world of political punditry with the help of some of Westminster's best-known commentators and producers, and the comedian Joe Lycett.Rob Burley, who spent years running flagship political programmes at the BBC including the Andrew Marr Show and Politics Live, explains why Lycett's infamous appearance on Laura Kuenssberg's show in September enraged him, and discusses whether conflict is ever engineered on his shows. Scarlett Maguire, producer of the Andrew Neil Show, explains how pundits are selected and why they are needed in political broadcasting.Katy Balls and Stephen Bush...2022-12-1657 min
BudPod with Glenn Moore & Pierre NovellieEpisode 190 - Pholk HorrorPhil has seen the Wicker Man and Pierre has seen The Menu. The lads talk Qatar, folk horror, spicy jokes TOO HOT FOR TV from Phil, local libraries, Joe Lycett's excellent stuntCorrespondence: astute observations from Andrew, posh idiot dating tips from Maz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-2353 minBudPod with Glenn Moore & Pierre NovellieEpisode 190 - Pholk HorrorPhil has seen the Wicker Man and Pierre has seen The Menu. The lads talk Qatar, folk horror, spicy jokes TOO HOT FOR TV from Phil, local libraries, Joe Lycett's excellent stuntCorrespondence: astute observations from Andrew, posh idiot dating tips from Maz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-2353 min
LuAnna: The Podcast'He's an attention seeker!'BE WARNED: It's LuAnna, and this podcast contains honest, upfront opinions, rants, bants and general explicit content. But you know you love it!On this week’s LuAnna the Podcast: the kids are the worst, the team went to Tour manager Andrew’s wedding, Lu’s been to Soho Farmhouse, Elle got begrudgingly baptised, Clemmie’s nativity role is revealed and Lu becomes a Godmother. Plus, Joe Lycett, David Beckham and the Qatar World up, ASDA’s festive lube, eating around the middle of food, funerals and MORE. Remember, if you want to get in touch y...2022-11-211h 03
Power-Up With An Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Susan Calman’s Listomania: A BBC Radio 2 panel show by Susan CalmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/589673to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Susan Calman’s Listomania: A BBC Radio 2 panel show
Author: Susan Calman
Narrator: Katherine Ryan, Dane Baptiste, Aisling Bea, Sarah Millican, James Acaster, Richard Herring, Joe Lycett, Susan Calman, Miles Jupp, Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 3 minutes
Release date: September 22, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody
Publisher's Summary:
Susan Calman hosts this BBC Radio panel game exploring the wonderful world of lists Presented by writer, comedian and self-confessed listomaniac Susan Calman, this hilarious show celebrates the power of the humble list - from 'Buzzfeed' to...2022-09-223h 03Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Literature, Comedy, Satire & ParodySusan Calman’s Listomania: A BBC Radio 2 panel show by Susan CalmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/589673to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Susan Calman’s Listomania: A BBC Radio 2 panel show
Author: Susan Calman
Narrator: Katherine Ryan, Dane Baptiste, Aisling Bea, Sarah Millican, James Acaster, Richard Herring, Joe Lycett, Susan Calman, Miles Jupp, Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 3 minutes
Release date: September 22, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody
Publisher's Summary:
Susan Calman hosts this BBC Radio panel game exploring the wonderful world of lists Presented by writer, comedian and self-confessed listomaniac Susan Calman, this hilarious show celebrates the power of the humble list - from 'Buzzfeed' to...2022-09-223h 03
Embark On Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook At Home.The Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron by Andrew RobertsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/556509to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron
Author: Andrew Roberts
Narrator: Gareth Armstrong
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 16 hours 42 minutes
Release date: August 18, 2022
Genres: Law & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
'Superb...his pages fizz with character and colour' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times 'Scholarly and very readable' Andrew Lycett, Spectator 'Energetic and hugely entertaining' A.N.Wilson, TLS The definitive biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, the first and greatest press magnate in history and the genius who invented modern popular journalism. The turn of the century was...2022-08-184h 42Experience The Unforgettable Full Audiobook Experience!The Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron by Andrew RobertsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/556509to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron
Author: Andrew Roberts
Narrator: Gareth Armstrong
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 16 hours 42 minutes
Release date: August 18, 2022
Genres: History & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
'Superb...his pages fizz with character and colour' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times 'Scholarly and very readable' Andrew Lycett, Spectator 'Energetic and hugely entertaining' A.N.Wilson, TLS The definitive biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, the first and greatest press magnate in history and the genius who invented modern popular journalism. The turn of the century was...2022-08-184h 42Discover This Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook — Perfect Before Bedtime.The Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron by Andrew RobertsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/556509to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron
Author: Andrew Roberts
Narrator: Gareth Armstrong
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 16 hours 42 minutes
Release date: August 18, 2022
Genres: Military
Publisher's Summary:
'Superb...his pages fizz with character and colour' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times 'Scholarly and very readable' Andrew Lycett, Spectator 'Energetic and hugely entertaining' A.N.Wilson, TLS The definitive biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, the first and greatest press magnate in history and the genius who invented modern popular journalism. The turn of the century was a...2022-08-184h 42Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsThe Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron by Andrew RobertsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/556509to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron
Author: Andrew Roberts
Narrator: Gareth Armstrong
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 16 hours 42 minutes
Release date: August 18, 2022
Genres: Law & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
'Superb...his pages fizz with character and colour' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times 'Scholarly and very readable' Andrew Lycett, Spectator 'Energetic and hugely entertaining' A.N.Wilson, TLS The definitive biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, the first and greatest press magnate in history and the genius who invented modern popular journalism. The turn of the century was...2022-08-184h 42
Grab the Top Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsThe Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron by Andrew RobertsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/556509 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron Author: Andrew Roberts Narrator: Gareth Armstrong Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 42 minutes Release date: August 18, 2022 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: 'Superb...his pages fizz with character and colour' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times 'Scholarly and very readable' Andrew Lycett, Spectator 'Energetic and hugely entertaining' A.N.Wilson, TLS The definitive biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, the first and greatest press magnate in history and the genius who invented modern popular journalism. The turn of the century...2022-08-1803 minStream Popular Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryThe Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron by Andrew RobertsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/556509to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron
Author: Andrew Roberts
Narrator: Gareth Armstrong
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 16 hours 42 minutes
Release date: August 18, 2022
Genres: Military
Publisher's Summary:
'Superb...his pages fizz with character and colour' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times 'Scholarly and very readable' Andrew Lycett, Spectator 'Energetic and hugely entertaining' A.N.Wilson, TLS The definitive biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, the first and greatest press magnate in history and the genius who invented modern popular journalism. The turn of the century was a...2022-08-184h 42
Stream Popular Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryThe Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron by Andrew RobertsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/556509 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Chief: The Life of Lord Northcliffe Britain's Greatest Press Baron Author: Andrew Roberts Narrator: Gareth Armstrong Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 42 minutes Release date: August 18, 2022 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: 'Superb...his pages fizz with character and colour' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times 'Scholarly and very readable' Andrew Lycett, Spectator 'Energetic and hugely entertaining' A.N.Wilson, TLS The definitive biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, the first and greatest press magnate in history and the genius who invented modern popular journalism. The turn of the century was...2022-08-1803 min
Wide Atlantic WeirdThe Many Faces of Fawcett 3: Veil Of The PrimevalSo there's a lot of Lost World in our Fawcett this episode, but it's not my fault that the two won't stay a Stegosaurus length apart! In this episode, our boy Percy gets down on the British Empire following the First World War, is quite polite about a certain odious British biologist, hints at sightings of living dinosaurs yet again, and lays out his alternative history of South America before going missing for good. It's good for what ails ya.
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Well Read with Justin ChapmanEp. 209 - Andrew LycettIn season two of "Well Read," host and journalist Justin Chapman provides analysis on news, politics, arts, and culture and interviews special guests. Featuring segments by Senior Influencer Correspondent, @BradtheInfluencer, and Senior Toddler Correspondent, Sienna. Justin also provides recommendations for good reads in each episode.
In Episode Nineteen, Justin interviews Andrew Lycett, biographer of Ian Fleming (creator of James Bond).
You can watch "Well Read" on YouTube or on PasadenaMedia.org's TV channels (32 on Charter Spectrum and 99 on AT&T U-verse in LA County) or streaming apps (FireStick, Apple TV, Roku, etc.). Learn more at...2022-01-1838 min
I've Been Thinking with Peter FrankopanEP20: James Bond - the real world of MI6, espionage and the fact in the fictionThe 25th Bond film is in cinemas now and in this episode of I've Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan he digs into the real life world of espionage, counter terrorism and the life of Bond creator Ian Flemming.
First up Peter is in conversation with Sir David Omand. He was the first UK Security and Intelligence Coordinator, served on the Joint Intelligence Committee, Permanent Secretary of the Home Office, and before that Director of GCHQ. His recent book How Spies Think: Ten Lessons in Intelligence gives a real insight into information gathering.
In part two we hear from Dr Robert...2021-10-1535 min
Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 518 Kiara Hancock of K. Hancock Events and HBO’s Full Bloom Season 2Today's guest: Kiara Hancock of K. Hancock Events
In celebration of our Slow Flowers Podcast's 8th anniversary, we launched our new, live-stream video format -- calling it the Slow Flowers Show -- with the goal of sharing the faces and voices of our members, as well as tours of their farms, their shops and their studios -- and most of all, their flowers
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Today, you're in for a real treat as we will meet Kiara Hancock of K. Hancock Events, who joined me last week to record this conversation. Kiara is based in...2021-08-1149 min
Ear Read This"A Man of Great Enthusiasms": Andrew Lycett on Arthur Conan DoyleS3E46 Ash is joined once again by Andrew Lycett to talk more about Arthur Conan Doyle - his spiritualism, his global politics and his round of golf with Rudyard Kipling. To find out more about Andrew's work click below:
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2021-07-0924 min
Ear Read ThisThe White Company (1891) by Arthur Conan DoyleS3E45 Conan Doyle's historical novel The White Company is today's subject of discussion; another of Edinburgh's most famous literary residents tackling material previously used by Shakespeare. A tale of a ragtag gang of archers in the Hundred Year's War, The White Company was once the most widely published historical novel after Ivanhoe. So why is it so rarely read today? Joining Ash to discuss The White Company is journalist and biographer Andrew Lycett, who has published two books on Conan Doyle, including a celebrated biography from 2007. Tune in next time to hear more about Andrew's work, and in the...2021-07-0736 min
The Food ProgrammeFood, James Bond’s foodWe don’t often see James Bond eating in the films, but in the novel food is almost as important as espionage, cocktails, sex, villains and travel. As many await the release of the new Bond film, we want to take your taste buds on a journey, to the flavours that were so unimaginably exotic when these books were written in the 1950s and 60s.
Tom Jaine, former restaurateur and editor of The Good Food Guide, came of age when the Bond books were written. He remembers sneaking a copy of Casino Royale from his parents’ book group and bein...2021-03-2828 min
Better Read than Dead: Literature from a Left PerspectiveEpisode 61: A Child's Christmas in WalesHo ho ho! Or in Welsh, cywnwn cywnwn cywnwn! (Probably. Or definitely not, we don’t speak Welsh). For the first of two Christmas episodes this year, we’re getting all poetic-like -- or rather, prose fiction that follows TONS of poetic conventions -- with Dylan Thomas’s 1952 A Child’s Christmas in Wales. Whether you love Christmas or hate it, this is a beautiful and hilarious piece, and a lot more complex than its surface nostalgia would indicate. We talk mythic vs. historical time, the nation, class, and more, plus Thomas’s notoriously messy (and, ultimately, tragic) biography.We re...2020-12-201h 14
Discover This Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook — Perfect Before Bedtime.Isy Suttie’s Love Letters & Other Matters of the Heart: The complete series 1 and 2 of the award-winning BBC Radio comedy by Isy SuttiePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/428819to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Isy Suttie’s Love Letters & Other Matters of the Heart: The complete series 1 and 2 of the award-winning BBC Radio comedy
Author: Isy Suttie
Narrator: Isy Suttie
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes
Release date: November 26, 2020
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
The Sony Award-winning comedian and Peep Show star talks life and love Isy Suttie is our guide to all things love-related in these five fantastic series. Come with her as she shares her relationship stories, talks about the couples she's tried to bring together, evokes bittersweet memories of her childhood an...2020-11-269h 59
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernIsy Suttie’s Love Letters & Other Matters of the Heart: The complete series 1 and 2 of the award-winning BBC Radio comedy by Isy SuttiePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/428819 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Isy Suttie’s Love Letters & Other Matters of the Heart: The complete series 1 and 2 of the award-winning BBC Radio comedy Author: Isy Suttie Narrator: Isy Suttie Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 59 minutes Release date: November 26, 2020 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: The Sony Award-winning comedian and Peep Show star talks life and love Isy Suttie is our guide to all things love-related in these five fantastic series. Come with her as she shares her relationship stories, talks about the couples she's tried to bring together, evokes bittersweet memories of her ch...2020-11-2605 minAccess Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernIsy Suttie’s Love Letters & Other Matters of the Heart: The complete series 1 and 2 of the award-winning BBC Radio comedy by Isy SuttiePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/428819to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Isy Suttie’s Love Letters & Other Matters of the Heart: The complete series 1 and 2 of the award-winning BBC Radio comedy
Author: Isy Suttie
Narrator: Isy Suttie
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes
Release date: November 26, 2020
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
The Sony Award-winning comedian and Peep Show star talks life and love Isy Suttie is our guide to all things love-related in these five fantastic series. Come with her as she shares her relationship stories, talks about the couples she's tried to bring together, evokes bittersweet memories of her childhood an...2020-11-269h 59
Talking Fantasy - AFLTalking Fantasy - AFL Round 14 previewIn this week's Talking Fantasy - Chris Slater and George Stavrakis discuss AFL Fantasy considerations ahead of Round 14 including:
Round 13 Review - including the Fantasy Studs and Duds. Including Cam Guthrie and Shai Bolton as Studs. Bachar Houli and Lachie Neale underperformed as Duds
The Great Rankings Debate where George provides some alternate views to Chris' Round 14 Weekly Fantasy Rankings. George is taking Jed Anderson over Andrew Gaff as a captain. As a ruck option, Chris is going with Tim English over Scott Lycett
2020-08-2728 min
The Host Unknown PodcastEpisode 9 - The podcast for all peopleThis Episode is a Trump Free Zone.It is also the episode where we mangle our support for a very real and urgent cause, Black Lives Matter. We are neither qualified or intelligent enough to comment any further except to say BLACK LIVES MATTER, and if you disagree we no longer want you near our podcast.The world is full of injustices, and BLM is the one that is quite rightly in the public eye at the moment. Our podcast is produced to bring a smile to the faces of anyone and everyone, all colours...2020-06-0557 min
The ForumArthur Conan Doyle: The man behind Sherlock HolmesSince appearing in print in the late nineteenth century, Sherlock Holmes has become one of the world’s most famous detectives, known for solving crime and mystery in London and beyond. But who was the man that made this fictional super-sleuth? And what inspired him to write?Bridget Kendall explores the life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - the doctor and literary superstar who embraced both science and the spiritual world - and who changed crime fiction forever.She’s joined by biographer Andrew Lycett and the scholars Catherine Wynne and Stefan Lampadius.2017-06-0539 min
Sherlock Holmes: Trifles2 - Watson in the CityThe opening lines of A Study in Scarlet are rich with details about Dr. Watson's past. His medical degree, his army service, even his injury. He recalls how he came to London without knowing anyone in the city and proceeded to blow through his cash reserves. Just how far could one get on 11s. 6p. per day in 1881? And how fortunate we are that Watson couldn't keep to his budget. For his cash situation is what required him to find a flatmate... Links The Man Who Created Sherlock Hol...2017-01-1115 min
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries PodcastTHE MAN WHO CREATED AGENT 007"The Man Who Created Agent 007"- The story of Bond creator Ian Fleming, his crucial role in British military intelligence, his first books, and his career. With special insight into the early James Bond movies and Sean Connery. Sources: Amis, Kingsley (1966) The James Bond Dossier: London Pan Books Black, Jeremy, (2005) The Politics of James Bond: From Fleming's Novel To The Big Screen, Univ. Nebraska Press Ian Fleming: Andrew Lycett The Life of Ian fleming: John Pearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2015-09-1227 min
Listen With Your Mind, Not Just Your Ears With Free AudiobookUnder Milk Wood Audiobook by Dylan ThomasListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 226427
Title: Under Milk Wood
Author: Dylan Thomas
Narrator: Kate Burton, Matthew Rhys, Various Performers
Format: Unabridged
Length: 01:46:00
Language: English
Release date: 01-15-15
Publisher: LA Theatre Works
Genres: Audio Theatre, Drama
Summary:
Matthew Rhys and Kate Burton headline a Welsh and Welsh-American cast celebrating the centenary of Dylan Thomas birth in a performance of his timeless play for voices. With characters such as Captain Cat, Polly Garter, and Nogood Boyo, Thomas brings to life the inhabitants of the fictional town of Llareggub in funny, poignant, and poetic detail.
...2015-01-151h 46
Get New Full Audiobooks in Literature, Theatre & RadioUnder Milk Wood by Dylan ThomasPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/226427to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Under Milk Wood
Author: Dylan Thomas
Narrator: Various Performers, Matthew Rhys, Kate Burton
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 1 hour 46 minutes
Release date: January 15, 2015
Genres: Theatre & Radio
Publisher's Summary:
Matthew Rhys and Kate Burton headline a Welsh and Welsh-American cast celebrating the centenary of Dylan Thomas’ birth in a performance of his timeless “play for voices.” With characters such as Captain Cat, Polly Garter, and Nogood Boyo, Thomas brings to life the inhabitants of the fictional town of Llareggub in funny, poignant, and poetic detail. Includes a conversation with Andrew Lycett, author...2015-01-151h 46
The Peace Revolution PodcastPeace Revolution episode 082: The British Elephant in the American Living Room
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Great LivesSir Arthur Conan DoyleBroadcaster and writer Gyles Brandreth nominates Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as his "Great Life". Matthew Parris chairs, assisted by biographer Andrew Lycett.Conan Doyle is best known as the creator of the pipe smoking, deerstalker wearing, Sherlock Holmes. Yet this irritated him, and he tried to kill off the great detective, only to bring him back by popular demand. But Conan Doyle was a footballer, cricketer, skier, a campaigner against the Belgian atrocities in the Congo, and most startlingly, a practising spiritualist who also believed in fairies.The paradox...2013-04-3027 min
Discover: This Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook For Knowledge Hunters.Ian Fleming: The Man behind James Bond by Andrew LycettPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241436to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Ian Fleming: The Man behind James Bond
Author: Andrew Lycett
Narrator: Simon Vance
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 0 minutes
Release date: April 7, 2010
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: History & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
Sportsman, womanizer, naval commander, world-traveler, and spy, the creator of the Cold War’s archetypal secret agent was infinitely more complex and interesting than his iconic fictional character, Agent 007. Fleming’s wide-ranging and exciting life inevitably provided the plausible backdrop for his Bond novels. Highly regarded in British naval intelligence for his...2010-04-0710h 00Start An Must-Listen Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Ian Fleming: The Man behind James Bond by Andrew LycettPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241436to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Ian Fleming: The Man behind James Bond
Author: Andrew Lycett
Narrator: Simon Vance
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 0 minutes
Release date: April 7, 2010
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
Sportsman, womanizer, naval commander, world-traveler, and spy, the creator of the Cold War’s archetypal secret agent was infinitely more complex and interesting than his iconic fictional character, Agent 007. Fleming’s wide-ranging and exciting life inevitably provided the plausible backdrop for his Bond novels. Highly regarded in British naval intelligence for his...2010-04-0710h 00Get Best Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureIan Fleming: The Man behind James Bond by Andrew LycettPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241436to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Ian Fleming: The Man behind James Bond
Author: Andrew Lycett
Narrator: Simon Vance
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 0 minutes
Release date: April 7, 2010
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: History & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
Sportsman, womanizer, naval commander, world-traveler, and spy, the creator of the Cold War’s archetypal secret agent was infinitely more complex and interesting than his iconic fictional character, Agent 007. Fleming’s wide-ranging and exciting life inevitably provided the plausible backdrop for his Bond novels. Highly regarded in British naval intelligence for his...2010-04-0710h 00
Get Best Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureIan Fleming: The Man behind James Bond by Andrew LycettPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241436 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Ian Fleming: The Man behind James Bond Author: Andrew Lycett Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 22 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 7, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: Sportsman, womanizer, naval commander, world-traveler, and spy, the creator of the Cold War’s archetypal secret agent was infinitely more complex and interesting than his iconic fictional character, Agent 007. Fleming’s wide-ranging and exciting life inevitably provided the plausible backdrop for his Bond novels. Highly regarded in British naval intelligence for...2010-04-0703 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentIan Fleming: The Man behind James Bond by Andrew LycettPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/241436 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Ian Fleming: The Man behind James Bond Author: Andrew Lycett Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 22 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 7, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Sportsman, womanizer, naval commander, world-traveler, and spy, the creator of the Cold War’s archetypal secret agent was infinitely more complex and interesting than his iconic fictional character, Agent 007. Fleming’s wide-ranging and exciting life inevitably provided the plausible backdrop for his Bond novels. Highly regarded in British naval intelligence for...2010-04-0703 min
Listen and Let the Story Unfold With Full AudiobookRudyard Kipling Audiobook by Andrew LycettListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 242500
Title: Rudyard Kipling
Author: Andrew Lycett
Narrator: Frederick Davidson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 29:30:00
Language: English
Release date: 04-23-09
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Literary, History & Culture
Summary:
This gripping biography mixes intimate detail with a thorough understanding of the social, intellectual, artistic, and political climate of the time to unravel the intricate story of the misunderstood genius who wrote Kim, The Jungle Books, and the poem “If.”
Growing up in both England and India, this descendant of a high-achieving family crossed India’s established divide between ruler and su...2009-04-235h 30
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureRudyard Kipling by Andrew LycettPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242500to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Rudyard Kipling
Author: Andrew Lycett
Narrator: Frederick Davidson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 29 hours 30 minutes
Release date: April 23, 2009
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: History & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
This gripping biography mixes intimate detail with a thorough understanding of the social, intellectual, artistic, and political climate of the time to unravel the intricate story of the misunderstood genius who wrote Kim, The Jungle Books, and the poem “If.” Growing up in both England and India, this descendant of a high-achieving family crossed India’s established divide between ruler and subjec...2009-04-235h 30
Get Best Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureRudyard Kipling by Andrew LycettPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242500 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Rudyard Kipling Author: Andrew Lycett Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 29 hours 30 minutes Release date: April 23, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: This gripping biography mixes intimate detail with a thorough understanding of the social, intellectual, artistic, and political climate of the time to unravel the intricate story of the misunderstood genius who wrote Kim, The Jungle Books, and the poem “If.” Growing up in both England and India, this descendant of a high-achieving family crossed India’s established divide between ruler and su...2009-04-2303 min
Listen and Let the Story Unfold With Full AudiobookDylan Thomas: A New Life Audiobook by Andrew LycettListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 127188
Title: Dylan Thomas: A New Life
Author: Andrew Lycett
Narrator: Simon Vance
Format: Unabridged
Length: 18:04:17
Language: English
Release date: 06-26-05
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticism
Summary:
In this authoritative, fresh, and compelling account of the extraordinary life and enduring work of Dylan Thomas—author of Under Milkwood, A Child’s Christmas in Wales, Adventures in the Skin Trade, Portrait of the Artist As a Young Dog, and numerous poems and stories—Andrew Lycett peels back the layers of story that have accumulated around...2005-06-276h 04Audiobook in Arts & Entertainment, Interviews & PanelsDylan Thomas by Andrew Lycett | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Dylan Thomas
Author: Andrew Lycett
Narrator: Simon Vance
Format: Unabridged
Length: 18 hrs and 3 mins
Language: English
Release date: 02-10-05
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios
Summary:
When Dylan Thomas died, in New York in 1953, he was only 39-years-old and the myths soon took hold. He became the Keats and the Byron of his generation, the romantic poet who died too young, his potential unfulfilled. Making masterful use of original material from archives and personal papers, Lycett describes the development of the young poet and brings...2005-02-106h 03
Audiobook in Arts & Entertainment, Interviews & PanelsIan Fleming by Andrew Lycett | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Ian Fleming
Author: Andrew Lycett
Narrator: Robert Whitfield
Format: Unabridged
Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-14-00
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios
Summary:
Sportsman, womanizer, naval commander, world-traveler, spy, this suave Old Etonian creator of the Cold War's archetypal secret agent was infinitely more complicated and interesting than his major fictional character, Agent 007. Fleming's wide-ranging and exciting life inevitably provided the plausible backdrop for the Bond novels, and while his temperamental, sometimes violent nature got him into difficulties as a young man...2000-04-149h 46