Episodes

  • 062 - Final

    062 - Final
    Mar 23 2026
    Dombey and Son is a captivating novel by the renowned Victorian author Charles Dickens. It follows the story of Paul Dombey, a wealthy shipping magnate whose greatest desire is to have a son to inherit his business. Tragedy strikes when Dombeys wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son, setting off a chain of events that explores the darker side of familial ambition. Dickens delves into critical social issues of his time, including the troubling practice of arranged marriages for financial gain, child cruelty—especially in the way Dombey treats his daughter Florence—and the complex web of betrayal and deceit that permeates their lives. This poignant tale is steeped in themes of love, loss, and the intricate dynamics of family relationships.
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    19 mins
  • 061 - Relenting

    061 - Relenting
    Mar 22 2026
    Dombey and Son is a captivating novel by the renowned Victorian author Charles Dickens. It follows the story of Paul Dombey, a wealthy shipping magnate whose greatest desire is to have a son to inherit his business. Tragedy strikes when Dombeys wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son, setting off a chain of events that explores the darker side of familial ambition. Dickens delves into critical social issues of his time, including the troubling practice of arranged marriages for financial gain, child cruelty—especially in the way Dombey treats his daughter Florence—and the complex web of betrayal and deceit that permeates their lives. This poignant tale is steeped in themes of love, loss, and the intricate dynamics of family relationships.
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    39 mins
  • 060 - Chiefly Matrimonial

    060 - Chiefly Matrimonial
    Mar 21 2026
    Dombey and Son is a captivating novel by the renowned Victorian author Charles Dickens. It follows the story of Paul Dombey, a wealthy shipping magnate whose greatest desire is to have a son to inherit his business. Tragedy strikes when Dombeys wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son, setting off a chain of events that explores the darker side of familial ambition. Dickens delves into critical social issues of his time, including the troubling practice of arranged marriages for financial gain, child cruelty—especially in the way Dombey treats his daughter Florence—and the complex web of betrayal and deceit that permeates their lives. This poignant tale is steeped in themes of love, loss, and the intricate dynamics of family relationships.
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    41 mins
  • 059 - Retribution

    059 - Retribution
    Mar 20 2026
    Dombey and Son is a captivating novel by the renowned Victorian author Charles Dickens. It follows the story of Paul Dombey, a wealthy shipping magnate whose greatest desire is to have a son to inherit his business. Tragedy strikes when Dombeys wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son, setting off a chain of events that explores the darker side of familial ambition. Dickens delves into critical social issues of his time, including the troubling practice of arranged marriages for financial gain, child cruelty—especially in the way Dombey treats his daughter Florence—and the complex web of betrayal and deceit that permeates their lives. This poignant tale is steeped in themes of love, loss, and the intricate dynamics of family relationships.
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    1 hr
  • 058 - After a Lapse

    058 - After a Lapse
    Mar 19 2026
    Dombey and Son is a captivating novel by the renowned Victorian author Charles Dickens. It follows the story of Paul Dombey, a wealthy shipping magnate whose greatest desire is to have a son to inherit his business. Tragedy strikes when Dombeys wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son, setting off a chain of events that explores the darker side of familial ambition. Dickens delves into critical social issues of his time, including the troubling practice of arranged marriages for financial gain, child cruelty—especially in the way Dombey treats his daughter Florence—and the complex web of betrayal and deceit that permeates their lives. This poignant tale is steeped in themes of love, loss, and the intricate dynamics of family relationships.
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    47 mins
  • 057 - Another Wedding

    057 - Another Wedding
    Mar 18 2026
    Dombey and Son is a captivating novel by the renowned Victorian author Charles Dickens. It follows the story of Paul Dombey, a wealthy shipping magnate whose greatest desire is to have a son to inherit his business. Tragedy strikes when Dombeys wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son, setting off a chain of events that explores the darker side of familial ambition. Dickens delves into critical social issues of his time, including the troubling practice of arranged marriages for financial gain, child cruelty—especially in the way Dombey treats his daughter Florence—and the complex web of betrayal and deceit that permeates their lives. This poignant tale is steeped in themes of love, loss, and the intricate dynamics of family relationships.
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    26 mins
  • 056 - Several People Delighted and the Game Chicken Disgusted

    056 - Several People Delighted and the Game Chicken Disgusted
    Mar 17 2026
    Dombey and Son is a captivating novel by the renowned Victorian author Charles Dickens. It follows the story of Paul Dombey, a wealthy shipping magnate whose greatest desire is to have a son to inherit his business. Tragedy strikes when Dombeys wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son, setting off a chain of events that explores the darker side of familial ambition. Dickens delves into critical social issues of his time, including the troubling practice of arranged marriages for financial gain, child cruelty—especially in the way Dombey treats his daughter Florence—and the complex web of betrayal and deceit that permeates their lives. This poignant tale is steeped in themes of love, loss, and the intricate dynamics of family relationships.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 055 - Rob The Grinder Loses His Place

    055 - Rob The Grinder Loses His Place
    Mar 16 2026
    Dombey and Son is a captivating novel by the renowned Victorian author Charles Dickens. It follows the story of Paul Dombey, a wealthy shipping magnate whose greatest desire is to have a son to inherit his business. Tragedy strikes when Dombeys wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son, setting off a chain of events that explores the darker side of familial ambition. Dickens delves into critical social issues of his time, including the troubling practice of arranged marriages for financial gain, child cruelty—especially in the way Dombey treats his daughter Florence—and the complex web of betrayal and deceit that permeates their lives. This poignant tale is steeped in themes of love, loss, and the intricate dynamics of family relationships.
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    38 mins