Best Wind In The Willows Podcasts (2025)

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Part 2: The Wind in the Willows – A Winter Walk and a Hidden Door | Sleep Story 18:30

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Send us a text Lose yourself in the calm of a snow-covered forest with Part 2 of The Wind in the Willows, a gentle sleep story adapted from the beloved classic by Kenneth Grahame... In this episode, Mole and Rat venture deeper into the Wild Wood... The trees close in... the snow falls heavier... and the forest grows darker... But just when all seem…

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Between the Borderlands: Willow in the Wind (E290) 42:10

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Here’s some more wittering about Willow. Featuring: Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi (podcast) Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (YouTube, itch, Bandcamp) The Umberbulk (allegedly) Goblin’s Henchman (blog) The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/ …

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Ep 708 - American Psycho, by Bret Easton Ellis (w/ Too Scary, Didn't Watch!) 1:33:05

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We’re joined by Sammy and Emily of the TOO SCARY, DIDN’T WATCH horror movie podcast this week to talk about Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho. None of us had an amazing time with this read, partly because the book seems to revel in its extreme violence and misogyny. But be sure to tune in to TSDW later this week to hear what we all thought about t…

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Classic Stories: The Piper of Hamelin 5:41

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 12 uses of 'pay' - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ L…

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Ep 707 - Stone Butch Blues, by Leslie Feinberg 1:07:50

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Leslie Feinberg’s debut novel is an intersectional bildungsroman about Jess Goldberg, a butch lesbian navigating the constellation of oppression that was the United States in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It’s an overtly political novel, and it argues that a certain level of bleak hope may be necessary for survival. This cold comfort is balanced, however,…

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Classic Stories: Hansel and Gretel 4:08

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of 'turn' - in 5 minutes. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popu…

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The Wind in the Willows: A Bedtime Journey. Part 1 9:21

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Send us a text The Wind in the Willows: A Bedtime Journey is a three-part audio escape designed to soothe adult listeners into restful slumber. Each episode—15–20 minutes of gentle narration—begins with a brief relaxation prompt that invites you to unwind and settle in. Then, guided by soft voice cues and natural pacing, you’ll be transported into …

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Ep 706 - James, by Percival Everett 1:27:51

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James isn't so much a retelling or corrective of Huck Finn as it is an expansion, a conversation with, a delving -- or so says Pulitzer Prize winner Percival Everett. Tune in to find out what happens when an authors read Huck Finn 15 times and then starts putting pen to paper. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at be…

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Classic Stories: The Lost World 6:07

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 16 uses of 'lose’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts inclu…

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit 8:12

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Beatrix Potter's classic story. Music from Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, www.gardnermuseum.org: Four Short Pieces for solo double bass, by David Anderson, performed by DaXun Zhang, double bass, Nocturne-Waltz-Scherzo, by Frédéric Chopin, performed by Gleb Ivanov Flutings for Paula, by Leon Kirchner, performed by Ayano Kataoka & Paula Rob…

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Ep 705 - Gilead, by Marilynne Robinson 1:07:29

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A dying preacher writes a (rather) long letter to his son. Another dying preacher’s son returns home, seeking…something. Salvation? Forgiveness? A balm? Robinson’s novel is a deeply considered portrait of a family of ministers, wrestling with the powers and limitations of their faith and fatherhood. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to s…

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Classic Stories: The Red Shoes 5:33

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'wear’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts inc…

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Ep 704 - Cursed Bread, by Sophie Mackintosh 1:00:20

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This is another one of those historical books that could have resulted from a Wikipedia dive, this one's arguably based on a real historical event but with a non-real non-historical protagonist . Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

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Movie Monday: Willow (E289) 1:36:09

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Following the sad loss of both Val Kilmer and Jean Marsh in April of this year, Ron Howard’s Willow from 1988 was the only choice for May. Written by George Lucas and starring Warwick Davis, Willow is a family-friendly fantasy adventure that has stood the test of time. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Goblin’s Henc…

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Classic Stories: Romeo and Juliet 5:30

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'cross’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts in…

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Bedtime Story for Grown-Ups: The Lost World Episode 1 – The Sensation Begins 12:18

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Send us a text Bedtime Story for Grown-Ups: The Lost World Episode 1 – The Sensation Begins Step into a world of wonder and drift into sleep with our gentle retelling of The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle. In this episode, reporter Edward Malone confronts his restless London life and seizes the chance of a lifetime when Professor Challenger claim…

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Ep 703 - Play It As It Lays, by Joan Didion 1:07:52

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Did you know the towering career of Joan Didion included several novels, many of which were driven by the same acerbic wit and insight that helped to anoint her as an essential voice in the New Journalism movement? Her second novel, Play It As It Lays, traffics in much of the same Hollywood/Los Angeles social destruction that powered her essays, bu…

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Classic Stories: The Phantom of the Opera 5:58

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 11 uses of 'stage'. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts in…

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The Backer Strikes Back (Galactic & Going Rogue) (E288) 14:53

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Hold onto your purse strings, this could be a pricey one! This is essentially a promotional episode for an upcoming Kickstarter from Jess Levine and Riley Rethal, but I speak about a whole bunch of stuff I’ve backed, too. The Galactic & Going Rogue Kickstarter can be found here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galacticgoingrogue/galactic-and-go…

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Classic Stories: A Tale of Two Cities 5:52

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 15 uses of 'time'. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts inc…

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Ep 702 - Alice Adams, by Booth Tarkington 1:11:28

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Booth Tarkington is one of only four authors to have won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice, and he’s the only one of those four authors who nobody has ever heard of. His aggressively old-fashioned views and his stories’ general fluffiness have helped keep him from enduring fame, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a spark of something here. This epi…

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The Conclave: A Calm Historical Sleep Story for Restful Nights 20:16

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Send us a text Are you searching for a peaceful escape into history to help you unwind and drift off to sleep? Join us for "The Conclave: A Calm Historical Sleep Story for Restful Nights." This soothing narrative gently guides you through the centuries, exploring the fascinating evolution of the Papal Conclave – the sacred and ancient tradition of …

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Jules Verne: Journey to the Centre of the Earth: Episode 1 13:20

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Send us a text Wind Down with Jules Verne: Episode 1 of Journey to the Centre of the Earth Escape the day and drift into slumber with our first soothing instalment of Journey to the Centre of the Earth, gently narrated in the first-person as Axel. In this 20-minute bedtime tale, you’ll find: ✨ What to expect A calming breathing exercise to start Fi…

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Between the Borderlands: The 2nd to Last Unicorn (E287) 32:24

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I’m really stretching this “Between” episodes format. There’s enough here to warrant a fully fledged episode, but I’m my own boss, so what you gonna do? I begin by addressing a shameful omission from the previous episode before diving into a whole bunch of feedback. Featuring: James Knight, Ellen the Elf & Tyranner the Dwarf Goblin’s Henchman (blog…

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Ep 701 - Madeline (series), by Ludwig Bemelmans 1:16:08

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Everyone get into two lines, break your bread, brush your teeth, get into bed, and listen to our episode about Ludwig Bemelmans’ original series of Madeline stories. We talk about the art’s blend of sketchy and beautiful, the rise of Pepito, and the voice acting in 90s educational CD-ROM games. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to square…

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The Time Machine: Gentle Bedtime Story Pt 3 | Hidden Worlds & Journey's End 19:35

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Send us a text ✨ Settle in for the concluding chapter of our gentle bedtime story adaptation of H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine." ✨ In this final part, allow the soothing narration to guide you safely alongside the Time Traveller as we calmly explore the hidden worlds beneath the idyllic surface of the future. Discover the source of the Eloi's gentle…

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Classic Stories: The War of the Worlds 5:23

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of ‘fire’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts inc…

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Ep 700 - Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined, by Stephenie Meyer 1:35:40

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We have to go back. Back to FORKS! To celebrate 700 episodes of our show, we decided to celebrate the tenth anniversary of a companion novel celebrating the tenth anniversary of Twilight. Meet Beaufort and Edythe, who very much resemble Bella and Edward, and the rest of the genderswapped cast who inhabit this novel that is definitely not all differ…

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Movie Monday: The Last Unicorn (E286) 1:17:25

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It’s Movie Monday again, and the movie for this month was the Rankin/Bass fantasy animation The Last Unicorn from 1982. Adapted by Peter S. Beagle from his 1968 novel of the same name. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Goblin…

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Classic Stories: The 39 Steps 5:27

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 14 uses of ‘lie’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts incl…

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HG Wells The Time Machine: A Gentle Retelling | Sleep Story Part 2 | The Eloi's World 21:47

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Send us a text ✨ Drift deeper into restful sleep with Part 2 of our gentle retelling of H.G. Wells' classic, "The Time Machine." ✨ Continue your peaceful journey alongside the Time Traveller as we softly explore the distant future. In this calming bedtime story, experience the serene world of the Eloi – gentle, childlike beings living amidst beauti…

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Ep 699 - Arrival (Stories of Your Life and Others), by Ted Chiang 1:31:15

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This collection of short stories runs the gamut from biblical fiction to sci-fi mockumentary to "short story that inspired a very successful film named Arrival." Recurring themes include Creation, Thought, and Perception. Pretty heavy stuff! But Chiang tackles it all with creativity and flair. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squares…

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H.G. Wells' The Time Machine – A Gentle Retelling to Help You Sleep 🌙 | Part 1: The Journey Begins 25:16

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Send us a text 🌙 Drift into a peaceful sleep with this gentle, first-person retelling of H.G. Wells' The Time Machine. In Part 1, The Journey Begins, we meet the mysterious Time Traveller in his warm Victorian study as he reveals his astonishing invention—a machine capable of travelling through time. Adapted with care and narrated with soft, soothi…

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Classic Stories: A Midsummer Night's Dream 5:58

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 12 uses of ‘play’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts …

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Secrets of the Whispering Nebula | Sci-Fi Sleep Story to Help You Fall Asleep 25:15

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Send us a text ✨ Trouble sleeping? Let the cosmic wonders and gentle mysteries of the Whispering Nebula guide you into a peaceful slumber. ✨ Embark on a relaxing journey to the far reaches of space in this sci-fi sleep story designed specifically to help you unwind and fall asleep fast. Join apprentice Elara aboard the research vessel Stardust Drif…

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Train Sleep Story for Adults: Highland Dreams: A Royal Scotsman Adventure 17:51

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Send us a text Welcome back to Slumber Stories, your quiet sanctuary for calming bedtime tales. Tonight, join me on a gentle, relaxing journey aboard the luxurious Royal Scotsman train. Together, we'll glide softly through the misty Scottish Highlands, tasting comforting dishes, listening to whispered stories by firelight, and finding peace in the …

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RELAXING Sleepy Story | Cozy Paris: A Snowy Night's Dream 20:01

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Send us a text Struggling to unwind? Drift off to sleep tonight embraced by the warmth and quiet magic of a snowy Parisian night. This 20-minute guided sleep story, "Cozy Paris: A Snowy Night's Dream," begins with gentle breathing exercises to calm your mind and body. Then, let your imagination wander as you step into a charming, nearly empty books…

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Sleep Story: The Scottish Highlands Midnight Express | Relaxing Bedtime Story for Adults 9:05

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Send us a text Climb aboard the calming Midnight Express for a tranquil overnight journey through the beautiful Scottish Highlands. In this soothing bedtime story for adults, you’ll gently travel through moonlit landscapes and peaceful stations, each inviting you to let go of stress, find gratitude, and drift effortlessly into restful sleep. This s…

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Between the Borderlands: Neverending Movie Talk (E285) 16:50

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I begin this episode by responding to some Movie Monday feedback for The Neverending Story from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. This leads to me discussing a bunch of different films I've watched over the last couple of weeks. Phenomena dir. Dario Argenta (1985) The Quatermass Xperiment dir. (1955) Lifef…

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Ep 698 - The Ministry of Time, by Kaliane Bradley 1:12:43

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Have podcast, will (time) travel! This is the time travel book-slash-romance novel you write when you’re enamored with a hot old-timey boat guy and his doomed Arctic exploration. It’s got a whole lot going on, for better or worse! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Pri…

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Classic Stories: Animal Farm 5:14

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘work’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts i…

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Ep 697 - The Sound and the Fury, by William Faulkner 1:15:49

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This is a podcast, recorded by two nincompoops, full of the novel The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner, signifying...something? a recording in which we discuss the Modernism the italics the three sons the Mother the golf course the South and is Craig sick who knows this consciousness won't stream itself you know This episode is sponsored by S…

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Classic Stories: Little Women 5:52

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 15 uses of ‘up’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts inc…

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Movie Monday: The Neverending Story (E284) 1:09:46

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Welcome to Movie Monday. This month’s movie was The Neverending Story from 1984, directed by Wolfgang Peterson, adapted from Micheal Ende’s children’s fantasy novel from 1979. Here’s a video comparing the German and international cuts of the film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw3q65OxtCQ This episode features contributions from: (in order of app…

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Ep 696 - Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games #0.5), by Suzanne Collins 1:35:49

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The Hunger Games are back, and so are we! Remember Haymitch Abernathy, the occasionally sympathetic drunk from the original Hunger Games trilogy? Well, here he is as a young man, being ground into dust by his authoritarian government and its media apparatus. Collins really wants to make sure that you Get It This Time. Our theme music was composed b…

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Classic Stories: The Tempest 4:57

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 10 uses of ‘storm’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts…