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Audiobook TimeWilliam The Conqueror by Richmal Crompton ~ Full AudiobookWilliam The Conqueror by Richmal Crompton audiobook. Step into the rollicking world of youthful mischief and charm with 'William The Conqueror' by Richmal Crompton, where every chapter vibrates with the playful energy and cunning antics of its beloved protagonist, William. This audiobook brings to life a kaleidoscope of humorous escapades that dazzle with wit and timeless appeal, inviting you to experience the delightful chaos of a world where rules are made to be playfully bent and every day is an unforgettable adventure. Richmal Crompton’s masterful storytelling is transformed into an irresistible auditory journey, rich with character and nuance, that ca...2025-04-026h 47
Classic Audiobook CollectionWilliam The Conqueror by Richmal Crompton ~ Full AudiobookWilliam The Conqueror by Richmal Crompton audiobook. Step into the rollicking world of youthful mischief and charm with 'William The Conqueror' by Richmal Crompton, where every chapter vibrates with the playful energy and cunning antics of its beloved protagonist, William. This audiobook brings to life a kaleidoscope of humorous escapades that dazzle with wit and timeless appeal, inviting you to experience the delightful chaos of a world where rules are made to be playfully bent and every day is an unforgettable adventure. Richmal Crompton’s masterful storytelling is transformed into an irresistible auditory journey, rich with character an...2025-04-027h 01
Classic Ghost StoriesThe House Behind The Wood (1928) by Richmal CromptonCan a house possess your soul? In Richmal Crompton's "The House Behind The Wood," a stranded trio seeks refuge in a seemingly abandoned house. As moonlight bathes the countryside, an eerie atmosphere envelops them. A mysterious caretaker appears, and soon, long-buried passions surface. The narrator finds himself entangled in a web of unexpected emotions and conflicting loyalties. But is it real, or are they pawns in a spectral game? As dawn breaks, they face a revelation that challenges their perception of reality. Uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows of this haunting tale. Listen now, and let the whispers...2025-01-171h 05
Classic Christmas Stories"The Christmas Present" by Richmal CromptonSend me a note!Episode Description:🎄 The Christmas Present by Richmal Crompton 🎄In this episode of Classic Christmas Stories, Pastor Jason brings you “The Christmas Present” by Richmal Crompton, a delightful tale that explores the true meaning of giving. Filled with wit, charm, and heartfelt moments, this story is a perfect reminder that the best gifts come from the heart.🌟 Why Listen?•A clever and heartwarming Christmas classic.•Family-friendly, ad-free narration for all ages....2024-12-0610 min
Just William12 - "Jumble"2024-09-0331 minJust William11 - The Best Laid Plans2024-09-0334 minJust William10 - William's New Year's Day2024-09-0328 minJust William09- -William and White Satin2024-09-0326 minJust William08- -The Outlaws2024-09-0327 minJust William07 - William Joins the Band of Hope2024-09-0326 minJust William06 - A Question of Grammar2024-09-0322 minJust William05 - The Show2024-09-0338 minJust William04 - The Fall of the Idol2024-09-0327 minJust William03 - William Below Stairs2024-09-0326 minJust William02 - William the Intruder2024-09-0339 minJust William01 - William Goes to the Pictures2024-09-0331 min
Audiobook TimeWilliam - The Fourth by Richmal Crompton ~ Full AudiobookWilliam - The Fourth by Richmal Crompton audiobook. Immerse yourself in the delightful and mischievous world of Richmal Crompton's 'William - The Fourth', where the ever-impetuous William Brown returns to wreak delightful havoc in his quest for adventure. This audiobook transports you into the heart of childhood escapades set in early 20th-century England, filled with humor, whimsy, and a cast of unforgettable characters. As William embarks on a series of escapades that include a misguided attempt at becoming a hero, the hilarious fallout of his well-meaning but misguided plans will have you laughing out loud. Crompton's brilliant storytelling masterfully captures...2023-12-085h 45
Classic Audiobook CollectionWilliam - The Fourth by Richmal Crompton ~ Full AudiobookWilliam - The Fourth by Richmal Crompton audiobook. Immerse yourself in the delightful and mischievous world of Richmal Crompton's 'William - The Fourth', where the ever-impetuous William Brown returns to wreak delightful havoc in his quest for adventure. This audiobook transports you into the heart of childhood escapades set in early 20th-century England, filled with humor, whimsy, and a cast of unforgettable characters. As William embarks on a series of escapades that include a misguided attempt at becoming a hero, the hilarious fallout of his well-meaning but misguided plans will have you laughing out loud. Crompton's brilliant...2023-12-085h 57
Tea or Books?Tea or Books? #118: Do We Read Children and Adult Books By The Same Author? and Lucy vs The Buddha in the AtticJulie Otsuka, Jamaica Kincard, adults’ and children’s books – welcome to episode 118!
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In the first half – a topic suggested by Aileen, where we discuss authors who wrote both children’s and adult’s books and whether we read both. In the second half, we compare two novellas about immigrant experiences – Lucy by Jamaica Kincaid and The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka.
As ever, you can support the podcast at Patreon, get in touch at teaorbooks[at]gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!
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The Rayless ReverieThe Christmas Present by Richmal CromptonWelcome to The Rayless Reverie✨Our Story Today :The Christmas Presentby Richmal Crompton"She had borne it for ten years, so surely she could go on with it. Yet today, as she gazed hopelessly at the wintry country side, she became acutely conscious that she could not go on with it. Something must happen. Yet what was there that could happen?📚 Make sure to checkout The Rayless Reverie on Youtube and subscribe to the channel for new stories weekly!2022-12-1717 min
Audio Book Club PodcastThe Christmas Truce — part two — A Just William storyOne hundred years ago, William Brown — better known as Just William — made his debut in Richmal Crompton’s first short story in 1922. In the decades that followed he has entertained generations of children and their parents. Mischievous schoolboy William has always been a much-loved icon in children’s stories but the actor and director, Martin Jarvis, can be credited with a resurgence of interest in the schoolboy and his gang of Outlaws, through his award-winning broadcasts and audio recordings. To celebrate the genius of Crompton and the Just William stories, Jarvis has recorded a special Christma...2022-12-1615 min
Audio Book Club PodcastThe Christmas Truce — part one — A Just William storyOne hundred years ago, William Brown — better known as Just William — made his debut in Richmal Crompton’s first short story in 1922. In the decades that followed he has entertained generations of children and their parents. Mischievous schoolboy William has always been a much-loved icon in children’s stories but the actor and director, Martin Jarvis, can be credited with a resurgence of interest in the schoolboy and his gang of Outlaws, through his award-winning broadcasts and audio recordings. To celebrate the genius of Crompton and the Just William stories, Jarvis has recorded a special Christma...2022-12-1615 min
Just William - Richmal CromptonChapter 12 - Just William - Richmal CromptonView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe.2022-07-2630 minJust William - Richmal CromptonChapter 11 - Just William - Richmal CromptonView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe.2022-07-2634 minJust William - Richmal CromptonChapter 10 - Just William - Richmal CromptonView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe.2022-07-2627 minJust William - Richmal CromptonChapter 9 - Just William - Richmal CromptonView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe.2022-07-2625 minJust William - Richmal CromptonChapter 8 - Just William - Richmal CromptonView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe.2022-07-2627 minJust William - Richmal CromptonChapter 7 - Just William - Richmal CromptonView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe.2022-07-2625 minJust William - Richmal CromptonChapter 6 - Just William - Richmal CromptonView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe.2022-07-2621 minJust William - Richmal CromptonChapter 5 - Just William - Richmal CromptonView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe.2022-07-2638 minJust William - Richmal CromptonChapter 4 - Just William - Richmal CromptonView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe.2022-07-2627 minJust William - Richmal CromptonChapter 3 - Just William - Richmal CromptonView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe.2022-07-2626 minJust William - Richmal CromptonChapter 2 - Just William - Richmal CromptonView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe.2022-07-2638 minJust William - Richmal CromptonChapter 1 - Just William - Richmal CromptonView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe.2022-07-2630 min
Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That AgainAbbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 19th December 2021Ayns 'Jamys Jeheiney' ta Jamys Kinry cur three questionyn orrin mychione cooishyn quaagh t'ayns ny naightyn, eisht three mychione enmyn buill - feer ny foalsey - as fy yerrey ta three coraaghyn ry chlashtyn, orroo dy chur enn. Ta shin clashtyn carval ayns 'Goll as Gaccan', chammah's shenn raaghyn creeney as eisht bannaghtyn cochianglt rish yn imbagh shoh, as ta shin clashtyn Phil Gawne, Christy DeHaven, Howard Caine as Simon Clarke 'sy chlaare. Ayns 'Claare ny Gael' ta shin cur kione er skeeal ghiare mychione Toyrtys Nollick ayns chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh'n skeeal scruit hoshiaght 'sy Ghaelg ec yn...2021-12-1940 minAbbyr Shen Reesht - Say That AgainAbbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 12th December 2021Ayns 'Jamys Jeheiney', ta Jamys Kinry cur feyshtyn mychione baagh, mychione film, as eisht ta'n doolane foin dy chur enn er three coraaghyn. Ta Phil Gawne smooinaghtyn mychione y Nollick, lesh three arraneyn cochianglt ree, as va ny fockleyn (paart jeu, ec y chooid sloo) ry chlashtyn ayns 'Goll as Gaccan'. Ta Richmal Crompton mie er enn son ny skeealyn scruit eck mychione Jus Illiam, agh ayns 'Claare ny Gael' ta shin clashtyn yn chied ayrn jeh chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh skeeal scruit eck mychione Toyrtys Nollick.
In 'Jamys Jeheiney', James Harrison poses questions about an animal...2021-12-1242 min
The Five Stories PodcastFive Stories Episode OneIn this first episode panellist Johnny Steinegger interviews his fellow panellist and brother Nathan Steinegger to discover five stories that have been important to him in his life.Story One- The Just William series by Richmal CromptonStory Two- Cain and Abel, Genesis 4Story Three- Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklStory Four- Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. JeromeStory Five- What Men Live By by Leo Tolstoy2021-04-2144 min
The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon12. The Mystery of Oaklands (Just William series) - Richmal CromptonJoin us, Hannah, Maddy and special guest, Dave- in our discusssion of The Mystery of Oaklands by Richmal Crompton. In Case Notes, Dave provides eye-witness intell and new theories. We also reminisce about murder mystery parties of yesteryear.
Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. In the next episode, we will be discussing Backdrop to Murder by Persia Walker. This is a new book published in December last year so it's not currently available on Hive.co.uk. It can be purchased on Amazon. If you choose to buy through Amazon smile then...2021-01-2543 minThe Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon11. Bats in the Belfry - E.C.R. LoracJoin us, Hannah and Maddy, in our discussion of Bats in the Belfry by E.C.R. Lorac. In Purrcule Pawrot, we find out a little more about the lads' local rival. We also discuss the highlights of our Christmas gift hauls.
Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. In the next episode, we will be discussing the short story, The Mystery of Oaklands, part of the Just William series by Richmal Crompton. This story is the first chapter of the collection known simply as "William" (book number 10 in the series). Buy on...2021-01-1841 min
Classic Ghost StoriesSE02E24 Rosalind by Richmal CromptonRichmal Crompton Richmal Crompton was born in Bury, Lancashire in 1890 and died in Bromley, Kent in 1969, aged 78. She was the daughter of a clergyman who though he was ordained worked as a teacher of Greek and Latin at Bury Grammar School. She was not born into the aristocratic world portrayed in this story.She was educated at a private school for the daughters of clergymen in Lancashire. She trained as a schoolteacher like her father and got a BA in Classics from the Royal Holloway College in 1914. She was a supporter of Women's Suffrage. She worked as a teacher until 1923 w...2021-01-0152 min
Reading, Short and Deep255 The Christmas Present by Richmal CromptonThe Christmas Present by Richmal Crompton2020-12-2328 min
Marc’s Almanac21st December, 2020 – The Shortest DayFive minutes of civilised calm, recorded in East London, as the capital starts to wake up. Sign up at https://marcsalmanac.substack.com
With a poem by Susan Cooper, The Shortest Day.
"And so the Shortest Day came and the year died
And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world
Came people singing, dancing,
To drive the dark away..."
From the show:
Luke, 2:1;4-5
The winter solstice
William's Truthful Christmas by Richmal Crompton
On this day: 21st December, 1117...2020-12-2107 min
Classic Ghost Stories PodcastS02E24 Rosalind by Richmal CromptonYes, I’m loading up the podcasts so I can do nothing much over Christmas and New Year. You will hear me claim on this one that it’s New Year’s Day. I’m sorry for the deceit, but I was not gong to be sitting New Year’s day doing this. I have a family argument to go to.Richmal Crompton Richmal Crompton was born in Bury, Lancashire in 1890 and died in Bromley, Kent in 1969, aged 78. She was the daughter of a clergyman who though he was ordained worked as a teacher of Greek and L...2020-12-2052 min
You're BookedAdam Kay - You're BookedThis week we are in the fine company of writer, performer and former doctor Adam Kay! Adam's first book This is Going To Hurt spent over a year at number one in the bestseller list. It became the bestselling non-fiction title of the decade, the bestselling non-fiction e-book of all time and the winner of four National Book Awards. His next three titles, Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas, Dear NHS and his new book for children Kay's Anatomy have become instant bestsellers. We talked to Adam about the therapy of reading and writing, bizarre bodily functions, funny books and w...2020-11-0258 min
Marc’s Almanac28th September, 2020 – The Ruined MaidFive minutes of civilised calm, recorded in East London, as the capital starts to wake up. Sign up at https://marcsalmanac.substack.com
With a poem by Thomas Hardy, The Ruined Maid.
"O 'Melia, my dear, this does everything crown!
Who could have supposed I should meet you in Town?..."
From the show:
Colossians 3:23
Just William's Luck by Richmal Crompton
On this day: 28th September, 1066, the invasion force of William the Conqueror lands at Pevensey Bay
On this day: 28th September, 1836, Thomas Crapper...2020-09-2806 min
Long Ago Read AloudsMore William by Richmal Crompton. Chapter 14. William's Christmas EveA fitting end to our book2020-07-3132 minLong Ago Read AloudsMore William by Richmal Crompton Chapter 13 William and the Ancient SoulsA rescue of sorts2020-07-1817 min
TG Geeks WebcastTG Geeks Webcast Episode 282The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with Fraser Sherman about his writing career as well as the many other things he has done. We learned a bit about the desire for books that are, for lack of a better term, lists of interesting trivia on movies, tv, and monsters. And we learned he has the definitive Hellboy Chronology on his website. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.
About Fraser Sherman
In his words
I was born 50-odd years ago in England, to an American father (working civil service on a base there) and...2020-07-131h 02Long Ago Read AloudsMore William by Richmal Crompton. Chapter 12 The Reform of WilliamHas William turned over a new leaf?2020-07-0918 minLong Ago Read AloudsMore William by Richmal Crompton. Chapter 10 The HelperIn which a new trade is examined2020-06-2021 minMarc’s Almanac10th June, 2020 – Bright is the Ring of WordsFive minutes of civilised calm, recorded in the peace of the English countryside. Sign up at https://marcsalmanac.substack.com
With a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson, Bright is the Ring of Words.
"Bright is the ring of words
When the right man rings them..."
From the show:
Daniel 3:16-18
'William the Reformer' from William – Again, by Richmal Crompton
On this day: 10th June 1540, Thomas Cromwell is arrested and stripped of property and titles at the orders of King Henry VIII
On this day, 10th...2020-06-1005 minMarc’s Almanac3rd June, 2020 – An English LightFive minutes of civilised calm, recorded in the peace of the English countryside. Sign up at https://marcsalmanac.substack.com
With a poem by Felix Dennis, An English Light.
"9:45 on a fine June night,
I watch from the window and write and write..."
From the show:
2 Corinthians, 3:2-3
William – The Dictator, by Richmal Crompton
On this day: 3 June, 1989 – the Tiananmen Square massacre begins. It will see up to four thousand pro-democracy activists shot, bayoneted and deliberately crushed to death beneath the treads of tanks
On t...2020-06-0305 minYou're BookedClare Mackintosh - Shelf IsolationIt's another Shelf Isolation bonus episode this week, where we peruse the bookshelves of a favourite author from a safe distance. This week it's a ridiculously entertaining chat with the wonderful Clare Mackintosh. Clare is the bestselling and multi-award-winning author of ILet You Go, Let Me Lie and her latest After The End. We talked to her about providing a retirement home for books, her secret library, Just William and who, from books, she'd hate to be locked down with.PLEASE GIVE:Minnesota Freedom FundStop Hate UK...2020-06-0343 minMarc’s Almanac20th May, 2020 – The School of YorkFive minutes of civilised calm, recorded in the peace of the English countryside. Sign up at https://marcsalmanac.substack.com
With a poem by Alcuin, The School of York.
"To some he made the grammar understood,
And poured on others rhetoric's copious flood..."
From the show:
Just William by Richmal Crompton
Remembering Alcuin of York, who died May 19th, in the year 804. Listen to the BBC's In Our Time episode on Alcuin.
On this day: 20 May, 1772 – William Congreve, second Baronet, was born, inventor of the Congreve ro...2020-05-2005 minLong Ago Read AloudsMore William by Richmal Crompton Episode 1 A Busy DayIn which we are introduced to our hero William at Christmas time2020-05-1125 min
FANFANBruma, de Richmal CromptonBruma es un cuento de Richmal Crompton, escritora británica, más conocida por su personaje Guillermo Brown, uno de los clásicos de la literatura infantil. Pero Crompton es también una escritora para adultos, de novelas y cuentos, como este Bruma, que es una de sus piezas mejores. Un cuento de fantasmas, un género tan cultivado en la literatura británica.2020-05-0116 min
Great LivesJust William / Richmal Crompton proposed by Peter Oborne with Martin Jarvis"It's absolutely joyous, one of the highlights of my career!" Peter Oborne on being joined by Martin Jarvis, the man who brings Just William to life.Journalist Oborne is nominating both William Brown and his creator, Richmal Crompton. She wrote 39 multi-million selling books, and her delight in William is clear to hear in the archive. Other contributors include her biographer, Mary Cadogan, and her niece, Richmal Ashbee. But it's the brilliance of Martin Jarvis's impersonations of William, Ginger and the gang that brings this programme to life. Plus the interplay between Peter Oborne and Matthew Parris.2019-12-0328 min
The Books That Made MeEpisode Three: Sophie WhiteIn this week's episode, we chat to author and brilliant columnist of the "The Domestic" Sunday Independent LIFE magazine Sophie White about the books that made her. Books featured are: The Just William Series by Richmal Crompton / Thomas The Tank Engine Series / The Tiger Who Came To Tea by Judith Kerr / Other Words For Smoke by Sarah Marie Griffin / The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein / Carrie by Stephen King / The Exorcist by William P Blatty / Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid / Flowers In The Attic by V.C Andrews / Posession by A.S Byatt / An Abbreviated Life by A...2019-06-041h 01You're BookedBONUS: Deborah Moggach Live at the London Book FairFor our first ever live episode, from the London Book Fair, we are delighted to present the author and screenwriter Deborah Moggach. Deborah wrote the bestsellers The Ex-Wives, Tulip Fever (made into a film of the same name), These Foolish Things (made into the film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) and Heartbreak Hotel. She also adapted classics such as Pride and Prejudice and Love in a Cold Climate for the screen. Deborah discussed her mum's sex manual appearance, writers that make her sick and loving Just William.BOOKS (CLICK ON THE TITLES FOR MORE)Da...2019-04-0841 min
Transport Yourself to Another World With Full AudiobookJust William Audiobook by Richmal CromptonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 483357
Title: Just William
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Taylor Pepper
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5:24:49
Language: English
Release date: 03-16-19
Publisher: Bookwire USD
Genres: Kids, Health & Family
Summary:
Just William is a collection of children's short stories by Richmal Crompton. William in the title is a young school boy of eleven, eternally scruffy and frowning. He and his friends, Ginger, Henry and Douglas, call themselves the Outlaws, and meet at an old barn. The Outlaws are sworn enemies of the Hubert Lane-ites, with whom they frequently clash. Ginger is almost...2019-03-165h 24
The Safe Spaces Podcast / safepodcast.comEpisode 63 Sesame Street Pamper Stamper, Murphy Brown 2018 DOA, Kanye West SNL Rants, and the #BelieveWomen Brett Kavanaugh Allegation SensationAfter a few weeks off for a much-needed siesta (and backend retooling) the Safe Spaces Podcast returns with another episode chock-full of scintillating analysis of what’s dominating the zeitgeist both large and small. Even better, sit back and enjoy snippets from your new favorite show, Just William, a moldy oldie from BBC’s distant past based on Richmal Crompton’s pre-war books for young adults. Better still, meet Violet Elizabeth Bott, the adorable little girl who aims feminine guilt at opponents with pinpoint precision, threatening anyone who dare deny her that she’ll “thcream and thcream ’till I’m thick“, and...2018-10-0200 min
Simon Mayo's Books Of The YearGraham Norton Q&AEnid Blyton, Richmal Crompton, Anne Griffin, Mary Lawson and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-10-0208 min
Immerse Yourself in Stories Through Sound With Full AudiobookJust William: A Second BBC Radio Collection Audiobook by Richmal CromptonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 333415
Title: Just William: A Second BBC Radio Collection
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Martin Jarvis
Format: Unabridged
Length: 14:00:00
Language: English
Release date: 06-07-18
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: Fiction, Teen
Summary:
A second wonderful collection of Just William stories, selected and read by Martin Jarvis
Richmal Crompton's stories featuring irrepressible schoolboy William Brown have been firm favourites with both young and old for decades. Perpetually scruffy, mud-stained and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose pranks usually end in disaster - for his harassed elders at least.
With...2018-06-082h 00Tea or Books?Tea or Books? #57: save vs binge, and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd vs The Seven Deaths of Evelyn HardcastleMurder mysteries and binge-reading – enjoy episode 57!
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In this episode, we compare an uncharacteristically modern novel – The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, published in 2018 – with Agatha Christie’s classic Poirot novel The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. In the first half, we debate whether we binge-read authors or spread them out to save them.
Feel sorry for Rachel this week – she’s rather croaky with a cold, but she powers on admirably! I’ve edited out most of her coughing, poor thing, but apologies for any that have...2018-05-1400 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #55: Versatility vs Dependability and House-Bound by Winifred Peck vs The Priory by Dorothy WhippleDorothy Whipple, Winifred Peck, and authors who hop genres – welcome to episode 55!
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In the first half of this episode, Rachel and I discuss a topic suggested by my friend Paul (thanks Paul!) – versatility vs dependability. Well, the way he phrased it was ‘would we buy a book by an author we liked if it was in a different genre’, and we interpreted it into a question that was easier to type into a subject line.
In the second half, we look at two novels from around th...2018-04-0900 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #54: Reading Children’s Books as Children vs Adults, and Tom’s Midnight Garden vs The Secret GardenA children’s books special today, featuring Frances Hodgson Burnett and Philippa Pearce. Not in person, you understand.
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In the first half of the episode, we discuss whether it’s better to read children’s books as children or as adults (especially if we ended up missing those particular books as children). We enjoy ranging over the different children’s books we’ve enjoyed at different times – and would love to hear your thoughts.
In the second half, we look at two garden-focused children’s books – Tom’s M...2018-03-1900 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #52: Detective Fiction vs Crime Fiction and Merry Hall vs The Sweet and TwentiesDetective fiction, crime fiction, and Beverley Nichols – what fun!
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Rachel has had to take a quick break from the podcast, but I was delighted to have a special guest in the form of Karen, from Kaggsy’s Bookish Ramblings, who took to it all brilliantly. After an introductory chat with Karen, we talked about Golden Age detective fiction vs modern crime fiction – with my usual lack of research, though Karen is rather better informed.
Karen and I are both besotted with Beverley Nichols, and it seem...2018-02-1800 min
Grab Audiobook in Classics, American LiteratureTwelve Stories of Christmas by J. S. Redfield | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Twelve Stories of Christmas
Author: J. S. Redfield, L. M. Montgomery, Richmal Crompton, Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Washington Irving
Narrator: Michelle Marie Jeanmard, Denis Daly, Linda Barrans, Christianne Lupher, Jeff Stewart, Cate Barratt, Alan Weyman
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
Language: English
Release date: 12-08-17
Publisher: Spoken Realms
Genres: Classics, American Literature
Summary:
Listeners are invited to sit back and enjoy this collection of classic Yuletide tales.
Contents
"The Christmas Dream of Little Charles" by J. S. Redfield
"A Christmas Inspiration" by L. M...2017-12-085h 11
Enter a New World Through Your Headphones With Free AudiobookJust William: A BBC Radio Collection: Classic readings from the BBC archive Audiobook by Richmal CromptonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 320834
Title: Just William: A BBC Radio Collection: Classic readings from the BBC archive
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Martin Jarvis
Format: Unabridged
Length: 13:01:23
Language: English
Release date: 12-07-17
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: Fiction, Teen
Summary:
A stunning collection of Just William stories, selected and read by Martin Jarvis
'There's nothing to touch them' - Independent on Sunday
Richmal Crompton's stories featuring irrepressible schoolboy William Brown have been firm favourites with both young and old for decades. Perpetually scruffy, mud-stained and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose...2017-12-071h 01
How to Download Audiobook in Radio & TV, EntertainmentJust William: A BBC Radio Collection by Richmal Crompton | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Just William: A BBC Radio Collection
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Martin Jarvis
Format: Original Recording
Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins
Language: English
Release date: 12-07-17
Publisher: BBC Digital Audio
Genres: Radio & TV, British
Summary:
A stunning collection of Just William stories, narrated by Martin Jarvis. These BBC radio readings of the adventures of William have come to be some of the most loved adaptations.
Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com2017-12-071h 15Tea or Books?Tea or Books? #44: Monogamous vs Polygamous, and The Village vs To Bed With Grand MusicAfter a bit of a hiatus, we’re back with an episode about Marghanita Laski and whether we read one book at a time or many books at once. And because that’s a bit of a mouthful, I’m calling it monogamous vs polygamous. Sorry if you’ve come to this podcast hoping for something else – but stay! We have books.
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We’ve really missed doing the podcast, so it’s great to be back! Do get in touch to let us know which you’d pick in each ca...2017-09-1700 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #43: scientists vs clergymen, and As It Was vs Fair Stood the Wind for FranceScientists! Vicars! H.E. Bates! Helen Thomas!
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We’re popping in between holidays to record an episode about clergymen and scientists in novels – doubtless missing plenty of them, but thank you for everyone who tweeted in with your suggestions. We’d love to hear more!
In the second half, we discuss Helen Thomas’s memoir As It Was (1926) and H.E. Bates’ novel Fair Stood the Wind for France (1944) – which turn out to have more in common than we feared (and less than we initially thought). It’s...2017-07-2400 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #40: how do we arrange our bookshelves, and two E.H. Young novelsAlphabetical or thematic shelving? Miss Mole vs Chatterton Square? Episode 40 of ‘Tea or Books?’ continues answering the important questions that others don’t dare to.
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In the first half of this episode, Rachel and I address the pressing issue of how books are ordered on our shelves – alphabetical order, arranged thematically, or something else completely? We have fun with this one (thanks for the suggestion, Imogen!) and would love to know what any of you do with your shelves.
In the second half, we turn to the...2017-06-0500 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #37: does studying books ruin them? and A View From the Bridge vs Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Arthur Miller, Edward Albee, and schooldays – we’ve got it all in episode 37 (depending on your definition of ‘all’).
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In the first half of this episode, we meander around the topic of whether or not studying a book at school ruins them for us. The topic was suggested by Karen (thanks Karen!) and it was really fun to discuss from the perspective of student and teacher. We got a bit preoccupied by Shakespeare, but that’s true of all the best of people.
Rachel and I went to se...2017-04-1900 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #36: audiobooks (yes or no?) and two Furrowed Middlebrow novelsUrsula Orange, Elizabeth Fair, and audiobooks – it’s fair to say that people probably won’t know that much about the authors today, but they are both among the Furrowed Middlebrow reprint series published by Dean Street Press. Any fan of middlebrow novels should certainly hunt out this series.
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For the first half of the episode, we’re talking audiobooks – in a fairly uninformed way, it turns out, so do let us know if you have any suggestions for narrators or audiobooks that we should try. And suggesti...2017-04-0300 min
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Kids, Action & AdventureJust William (Version 2) by Richmal CromptonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/290587to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Just William (Version 2)
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Kara Shallenberg
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 29 minutes
Release date: January 1, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 5
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
William is a mischievous eleven year old who is puzzled by the adult world, which is no less puzzled by him. The humor is gentle and pleasing. The series of books is better known in the United Kingdom than in the U.S. ( Summary by David Wales )2017-01-015h 29
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Literature, Short StoriesMore William (Version 2) by Richmal CromptonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/291857to listen full audiobooks.
Title: More William (Version 2)
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Tim Bulkeley
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 48 minutes
Release date: January 1, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Short Stories
Publisher's Summary:
More William is the second William collection in the much acclaimed Just William series by Richmal Crompton. It is a sequel to the book Just William. The book was first published in 1922, (Summary by Wikipedia)2017-01-014h 48
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Literature, Short StoriesMore William (Version 2) by Richmal CromptonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/291857 to listen full audiobooks. Title: More William (Version 2) Author: Richmal Crompton Narrator: Tim Bulkeley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 48 minutes Release date: January 1, 2017 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Short Stories Publisher's Summary: More William is the second William collection in the much acclaimed Just William series by Richmal Crompton. It is a sequel to the book Just William. The book was first published in 1922, (Summary by Wikipedia)2017-01-0105 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #28: scary vs not scary, and The Home-Maker vs The Victorian Chaise-LongueTwo Persephone titles will help solace us in these bizarre post-election days.
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We’ve been away for a while because I lost my voice – sorry! – but Rachel (Book Snob) and I are back, talking about The Victorian Chaise-Longue by Marghanita Laski and The Home-Maker by Dorothy Canfield Fisher. Before that, we chat scary books, because we haven’t recorded since Hallowe’en.
The world is a scary place right now. I have not come to terms with Trump being President-Elect at all. The idea that somebody...2016-11-1000 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #21: children narrators vs adult narrators, and Shakespeare comedies vs tragedieshttps://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tea-or-Books-episode-21.mp3
Shakespeare! That’s right, we’re getting very classy and/or GCSE English in our discussion of his comedies and tragedies – following a fairly haphazard chat about child narrators vs adult narrators. This is what happens when Rachel only tells me the topic we’re going to cover mere moments before we start recording.
We’re always on the look-out for suggestions for future episodes (srsly, we’re running out) – so let us know in the comments if you have any thoughts. You’ll definitely get a name check – unli...2016-07-0600 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #20: first vs third person and Cider With Rosie vs My Family and Other Animalshttps://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Tea-or-Books-episode-20.mp3
Happy birthday us! We actually passed our birthday by a couple of weeks, but this is the first podcast after the big day. Can you believe it’s been a whole year? And it might be our longest episode yet.
In episode 20 we tackle first person vs third person (with, spoilers, some confusion and no research at all) and two wonderful childhood memoirs – Cider With Rosie by Laurie Lee and My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell. It’s a tricky decision, guys (and, of course, the corre...2016-06-2100 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #16: series vs standalones and Winnie the Pooh vs The Wind in the Willowshttps://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Tea-or-Books-episode-16.mp3
Winnie-the-Pooh vs Wind in the Willows is perhaps the most animal-strewn debate we’ve had so far, as well as being more or less inevitable that we’d get to this one eventually – especially given my tendencies to shoe-horn A.A. Milne into any discussion.
But before we get to that, we tackle the less-animal-strewn battle between series of books and books that are standalones (or ‘one-and-done’; thank you Jennys for that piece of terminology). I rather suspect we’ve missed out lots of classics.
Do let us kno...2016-04-1900 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #13: villainous vs virtuous, and One Fine Day vs London War Noteshttps://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Tea-or-Books-episode-13.mp3
Villains or virtuous folk? No, not describing your hosts Rachel (Book Snob) and me, but enquiring into our favourite types of characters. In the second half, we look at two books by Mollie Panter-Downes: One Fine Day and London War Notes, comparing novel and non-fiction (and ultimately, of course, loving both).
I think I left the window open again. Oops… sorry if the sound quality is affected once again. Let’s face it, if you were after stark professionalism then you’d have given up on us ages ago...2016-03-0800 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #9: buy or borrow and Christmas books: yes or no?https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Tea-or-Books-episode-9.mp3
Welcome to a festive edition of ‘Tea or Books?’ (and another one where I forgot to close my bedroom window when recording) – Rachel (Book Snob) and I discuss buying vs borrowing and whether or not we read specifically Christmas books. The second part was sort of suggested by Samantha or A Musical Feast (in that I intended to do a blog post about Christmas reading, and accidentally did this instead.) We would love to know more of your Christmas book recommendations – please do put them in the comment section.2015-12-1900 minTea or Books?Tea or Books? #7: Persephone vs. Virago & To The Lighthouse vs. A Room of One’s Ownhttps://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Tea-or-Books-episode-7.mp3
Rachel and I are pitting our favourite publishers against each other in this (belated!) episode – Persephone vs Virago Modern Classics. We definitely want to keep both of them, of course, but had fun talking about our faves and a few not-so-faves. And then things get Woolfian – To The Lighthouse vs A Room of One’s Own, where we try to decide whether we prefer Virginia Woolf’s fiction or non-fiction. Things get heated, y’all. (And my mic is a little fuzzy and wibbly. I need to work on that...2015-11-1700 min
Kayray Reads to YouMore William, chapter 14: William's Christmas EveKayray Reads to You: More William, chapter 14: William's Christmas Eve, by Richmal Crompton. Enjoy this reading? Let me know at http://kayray.org/2013-12-1834 min
Desert Island Discs: Archive 2005-2010Jan PienkowskiKirsty Young's castaway is the illustrator Jan Pienkowski. He was born in Warsaw before the Second World War and lived through the uprising of 1944. He spent his childhood in Poland, Bavaria, Vienna and Italy, before making his home in England more than 60 years ago. The folk traditions of central Europe are still much in evidence in his work though; twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, his illustrations see childhood terrors realised in gothic scenes, with witches a constant presence.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite...2009-10-1837 min
Discover a World of Knowledge With Full AudiobookJust William's Luck Audiobook by Richmal CromptonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 58329
Title: Just William's Luck
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Martin Jarvis
Format: Unabridged
Length: 02:55:14
Language: English
Release date: 06-01-09
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: Non-Fiction, Art & Music
Summary:
In this full-length Just William novel, William and the Outlaws decide to form the Knights of the Square Table, 'rightin' wrongs' for a minor fee ('Small wrongs: sixpence. Big wrongs: one shillin'.) In their quest to earn enough money to become tramps, they stop at no amount of do-gooding, embarking on a plan to marry off their older brothers. William...2009-06-012h 55
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentJust William's Luck by Richmal CromptonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/58329 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Just William's Luck Author: Richmal Crompton Narrator: Martin Jarvis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 55 minutes Release date: June 1, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: In this full-length Just William novel, William and the Outlaws decide to form the Knights of the Square Table, 'rightin' wrongs' for a minor fee ('Small wrongs: sixpence. Big wrongs: one shillin'.) In their quest to earn enough money to become tramps, they stop at no amount of do-gooding, embarking on a plan to...2009-06-0103 min
How to Download Audiobook in Radio & TV, EntertainmentJust William 10 by Richmal Crompton | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Just William 10
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Martin Jarvis
Format: Original Recording
Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-18-07
Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited
Genres: Radio & TV, British
Summary:
Perpetually scruffy, mud-stained, and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose pranks usually end in disaster - for his harassed elders at least. With friends Ginger, Douglas, and Henry, and that angelic thorn-in-his-side, the lisping Violet Elizabeth Bott, William has rightly joined the literary, and radio, immortals.
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How to Listen to Full Audiobook in Classics, World LiteratureWilliam's Happy Days by Richmal Crompton | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: William's Happy Days
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Martin Jarvis
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-19-07
Publisher: CSA Word
Genres: Classics, Kids & Young Adults
Summary:
Here are 10 hilarious stories from the genius pen of Richmal Crompton, featuring legendary, lateral-thinking schoolboy William Brown. Stories include "William the Superman", "William Puts things Right", "William's Birthday", "William and the School Report", "William Goes Shopping", "The Christmas Truce", "The Outlaws and the Hidden Treasure", "William and the Cow", "William and the Twins", and "William Helps the Cause".
©1930 Richmal C...2007-06-206h 25Download Best Sellers Audiobooks in Classics, Greek & RomanWilliam's Happy Days Audiobook by Richmal CromptonListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: William's Happy Days
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Martin Jarvis
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-19-07
Publisher: CSA Word
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes
Genres: Classics, Kids & Young Adults
Publisher's Summary:
Here are 10 hilarious stories from the genius pen of Richmal Crompton, featuring legendary, lateral-thinking schoolboy William Brown. Stories include "William the Superman", "William Puts things Right", "William's Birthday", "William and the School Report", "William Goes Shopping", "The Christmas Truce", "The Outlaws and the Hidden Treasure", "William and the Cow", "William...2007-06-196h 25
Get Popular Authors Audiobooks in Kids, Ages 5-7Just William 9 Audiobook by Richmal CromptonPlease open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Just William 9
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Martin Jarvis
Format: Original Recording
Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-21-06
Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes
Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7
Publisher's Summary:
Another welcome volume of stories in which Martin Jarvis, the wizard of the talking book, makes the voices of Richmal Crompton's scruffy hero William - and his gang of outlaws - his own. Now as famous on radio and...2006-11-212h 49Desert Island Discs: Archive 2005-2010Maggi HamblingSue Lawley's castaway this week is the artist Maggi Hambling.
Above all else, she is known as a painter of people. Over the past 30 years she has painted George Melly, Stephen Fry and Michael Gambon among many others. But in the early years, her subjects were not well known; instead they were characters she saw on the streets or in the bars of South London. People whose faces she would commit to memory so that she could draw them when she returned to her studio. She was the first artist to be given a residency at the...2005-12-1837 min
Stream Full Audiobook in Kids, Ages 5-7Just William 4 by Richmal Crompton | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Just William 4
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Martin Jarvis
Format: Abridged
Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-31-05
Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited
Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7
Summary:
This volume of Just William features the following stories:
Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com2005-03-312h 55Get Popular Audiobook Authors in Kids, Ages 5-7Just William 4 Audiobook by Richmal CromptonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Just William 4
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Martin Jarvis
Format: Abridged
Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-31-05
Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes
Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7
Publisher's Summary:
This volume of Just William features the following stories:
Members Reviews:
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Download the Popular Authors Audiobooks in Kids, Ages 5-7Just William 6 Audiobook by Richmal CromptonListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Just William 6
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Martin Jarvis
Format: Abridged
Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-30-05
Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes
Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7
Publisher's Summary:
This volume of Just William features the following stories:
Members Reviews:
awful sound quality
the series is fantastic, Martin jarvis is the perfect narrator and number 6 is no different - fantastic performance of a cracking book. this copy has awful sound quality though, even with download quality set to maximum. I'm asking...2005-03-302h 44
Stream Full Audiobook in Kids, Ages 5-7Just William 2 by Richmal Crompton | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Just William 2
Author: Richmal Crompton
Narrator: Martin Jarvis
Format: Abridged
Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-24-05
Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited
Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7
Summary:
This volume of Just William features the following stories:
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