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Damsel in Distress22 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 21 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-2227 minDamsel in Distress21 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 20 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
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Bill the Conqueror21 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 21 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-2110 minDamsel in Distress20 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 19 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-2015 minBill the Conqueror20 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 20 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-2029 minDamsel in Distress19 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 18 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1911 minBill the Conqueror19 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 19 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1921 minDamsel in Distress18 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 17 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1811 minBill the Conqueror18 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 18 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1820 minDamsel in Distress17 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 16 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1720 minBill the Conqueror17 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 17 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1727 minBill the Conqueror16 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 16 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1622 minDamsel in Distress16 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 15 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1629 minBill the Conqueror15 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 15 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1517 minDamsel in Distress15 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 14 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1516 minDamsel in Distress14 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 13 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1416 minBill the Conqueror14 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 14 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1422 minDamsel in Distress13 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 12 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1308 minBill the Conqueror13 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 13 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1336 minBill the Conqueror12 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 10 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1224 minDamsel in Distress12 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 11 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1215 minDamsel in Distress11 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 10 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1111 minBill the Conqueror11 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 9 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1130 minDamsel in Distress10 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 9 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1117 minDamsel in Distress09 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 8 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1113 minDamsel in Distress08 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 7 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1120 minDamsel in Distress07 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 6 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1126 minDamsel in Distress06 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 5 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1112 minDamsel in Distress05 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 4 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1114 minDamsel in Distress04 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 3 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1116 minDamsel in Distress02 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 2 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1120 minDamsel in Distress01 - Damsel in Distress - Chapter 1 by P G WodehouseDamsel in Distress is a delightful novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the U.S. on October 4, 1919, by George H. Doran, New York, and in the U.K. by Herbert Jenkins, London, on October 17, 1919. This charming tale, which was initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post between May and June of that year, follows the golf-loving American composer George Bevan as he falls head over heels for a mysterious young woman who unexpectedly takes refuge in his taxicab. His quest to find her leads him to a romantic rural manor, where mistaken identities spark a series of comedic...
2025-11-1129 min
Clicking of Cuthbert09 - Fore - Clicking of Cuthbert by P G WodehouseJoin the Oldest Member on an unforgettable journey—whether you like it or not! Experience a whimsical magic carpet ride through the enchanting worlds of golf, romance, and aunts, all seen through the delightful lens of Pelham (Plum) Grenville Wodehouse, the brilliant mind behind Jeeves and Wooster and Blandings Castle. (Summary by Jonathan Burchard)
2025-11-1103 minBill the Conqueror10 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 8 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1120 minBill the Conqueror09 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 7 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1121 minBill the Conqueror08 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 6 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1132 minBill the Conqueror07 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 4 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1130 minBill the Conqueror06 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 3 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1146 minBill the Conqueror03 - Bill the Conqueror - Chapter 1 by P G WodehouseStep into the whimsical world of P. G. Wodehouse, celebrated as one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. In Bill the Conqueror, we follow the misadventures of our charmingly flawed hero, Bill, a washed-up American football player on a quest for love and riches. As he navigates a colorful cast of characters—including meddling relatives, clueless gangsters, and his well-meaning yet infuriating friend Judson—Bills journey to win the heart of the woman of his dreams is anything but smooth. With Wodehouses signature blend of sophisticated wit and delightful humor, this tale promises to entertain and amuse at ever...
2025-11-1145 min
Country LifeThe truth about P.G. Wodehouse: Robert Daws on playing England's greatest comic writerAnyone who loves P.G. Wodehouse knows Jeeves and Wooster, Blandings Castle and the Oldest Member golf stories. But what of the man himself? His early life as a sensation on Broadway? His extraordinary seven-days-a-week work ethic? The truth about his attempts to flee the Nazis, scuppered by an unreliable car, before he was interned and pressured into making wartime broadcasts for the German regime? His later life in the US, and his sadness at never returning to the UK — even to collect his eventual knighthood? These are some of the things that fuelled a co...
2025-07-1536 min
History of South Africa podcastEpisode 219 - The Snarled Chronicle of John Orr, Wodehouse Blues and Mercantile MattersThis is episode 219 — a new Governor has sailed into Table Bay.
Sir Philip Edmond Wodehouse, born in 1811, eldest child of Edmond Wodehouse who married his first cousin Lucy, daughter of Philip Wodehouse, uncle Philip to Sir Philip Edmond.
How very Victorian. Queen Victoria herself, who married her first cousin Prince Albert—did allow and even encourage cousin marriage, particularly among royalty and the upper classes to consolidate power, property, and lineage.
But it also increased the risk of birth defects by 2 percent, and if both parents carry a recessive gene mutation, their child has a 25...
2025-04-2018 minHistory of South Africa podcastEpisode 219 - The Snarled Chronicle of John Orr, Wodehouse Blues and Mercantile MattersThis is episode 219 — a new Governor has sailed into Table Bay.
Sir Philip Edmond Wodehouse, born in 1811, eldest child of Edmond Wodehouse who married his first cousin Lucy, daughter of Philip Wodehouse, uncle Philip to Sir Philip Edmond.
How very Victorian. Queen Victoria herself, who married her first cousin Prince Albert—did allow and even encourage cousin marriage, particularly among royalty and the upper classes to consolidate power, property, and lineage.
But it also increased the risk of birth defects by 2 percent, and if both parents carry a recessive gene mutation, their child has a 25...
2025-04-2018 min
The World of WodehouseThe World of Wodehouse Podcast with Paul KentThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Paul KentPaul Kent, author and Vice-Chairman of the P G Wodehouse Society (UK), is a distinguished Wodehouse scholar. He has written 14 books about Plum, the latest of which – “Plum’s Literary Heroes” - is published in May. Paul Kent is a keynote speaker at a celebrat...
2025-04-1610 min
The World of WodehouseThe World of Wodehouse Podcast by Neil PearsonThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents: The World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Neil Pearson.Neil Pearson, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is an acclaimed actor and antiquarian book dealer anddevotee of Wodehouse.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK)....
2025-04-0415 min
The World of WodehouseThe World of Wodehouse Podcast by Lucy TregearThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Lucy Tregear.Lucy Tregear, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is a distinguished actor who has been a Patron for 28 years. She was cast as Honoria Glossop in By Jeeves, the musical, by Alan Ayckbourn (another Society Patron) and Andrew Lloyd Webber....
2025-03-2810 min
The World of WodehouseThe World of Wodehouse Podcast by Simon BrettThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Simon Brett.Simon Brett, Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is an eminent writer and producer who attended the same school as Wodehouse.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK)....
2025-03-2107 min
The World of WodehouseThe World of Wodehouse Podcast by Nigel ReesThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Nigel Rees.Nigel Rees, who became a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK) in 2008, is a notable broadcaster and the inimitable presenter of the BBC programme Quote Unquote, serves up a quantity of favourite Wodehouse quotes.This podcast and others in...
2025-03-1412 min
The World of WodehouseThe World of Wodehouse Podcast by Ben EltonThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Ben Elton.Ben Elton, Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), the brilliant writer, broadcaster, and comedian, has loved Wodehouse’s work since the age of 11.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Soci...
2025-03-0704 min
The World of WodehouseThe World of Wodehouse Podcast by Neil PearsonThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Neil Pearson.Neil Pearson, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is an acclaimed actor and antiquarian book dealer anddevotee of Wodehouse.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse So...
2025-03-0415 min
The World of WodehouseThe World of Wodehouse Podcast by Lynne TrussThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Lynne Truss.Lynne Truss, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is an acclaimed writer, who believes that Wodehouse “simply was the greatest, funniest writer that ever lived”.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG...
2025-02-2806 min
The World of WodehouseThe World of Wodehouse Podcast by Sir Stephen FryThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents: The World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Sir Stephen Fry.Sir Stephen Fry, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK) and celebrated actor, writer, broadcaster, pundit, cricket fan, who played opposite Hugh Laurie in the TV series, ‘Jeeves and Wooster’.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you...
2025-02-2108 min
The World of WodehouseThe World of Wodehouse Podcast by Sir Stephen FryThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Sir Stephen Fry.Sir Stephen Fry, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK) and celebrated actor, writer, broadcaster, pundit, cricket fan, who played opposite Hugh Laurie in the TV series, ‘Jeeves and Wooster’.This podcast and others in the series is bro...
2025-02-2108 min
William Tell Told Again08 - William Tell Told Again by P G WodehouseWilliam Tell Told Again is a humorous and engaging retelling of the legendary Swiss hero William Tell. Written by P.G. Wodehouse, this version adds a witty and lighthearted touch to the famous story of defiance against tyranny. With clever narration and entertaining storytelling, this is a fresh take on a beloved classic.
2025-02-2011 minWilliam Tell Told Again07 - William Tell Told Again by P G WodehouseWilliam Tell Told Again is a humorous and engaging retelling of the legendary Swiss hero William Tell. Written by P.G. Wodehouse, this version adds a witty and lighthearted touch to the famous story of defiance against tyranny. With clever narration and entertaining storytelling, this is a fresh take on a beloved classic.
2025-02-2013 min