Best Susannah Gold Podcasts (2026)

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Much Ado About Nothing - Episode 5 - If I Were A Man 27:57

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***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/playonpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.*** Claudio shames Hero at the altar as Don Pedro and Don John back him up. Hero collapses and the guests are cleared out of the chapel. Leonato rages at his daughter until the Deacon intervenes, vouching for H…

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Cosmo Landesman, Alex Diggins, Lucy Dunn & Richard Bratby 23:52

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Cosmo Landesman says life is too short to watch boring shows; Alex Diggins reports back from the Bukhara art biennial; Lucy Dunn provides her notes on BuzzBallz – which featured at the Spectator’s Christmas party; and, Richard Bratby reviews L’amour des trois oranges at the Royal Northern College of Music and Ario…

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Much Ado About Nothing - Episode 4 - We've Caught Our Fish 32:15

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***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/playonpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.*** Benedick and Beatrice are teased mercilessly by their friends for the sudden changes they notice in their behavior. Don John plants the seed of Hero’s disloyalty in the ears of Don Pedro and Claudio, who vows…

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Slipshod – a short story by Sarah Perry 34:22

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For this special Spectator Out Loud, Sarah Perry reads her short story Slipshod, from the Spectator's Christmas issue. The story follows an academic tasked with reconstructing a disturbing incident involving two long-standing colleagues whose close friendship unravels under the weight of envy, illness – and something harder to explain. What emerges…

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Much Ado About Nothing - Episode 3 - Between The Sheets 32:16

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***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/playonpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.*** Borachio and Don John conspire to trick Claudio into thinking that Hero is unfaithful, while Don Pedro, Leonato and Claudio trick Benedick into thinking that Beatrice is in love with him and Margaret and Hero t…

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Christmas II: Dominic Sandbrook, Philip Hensher, Steve Morris, Christopher Howse, Michael Hann & Mary Killen 40:43

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On this week’s special Christmas edition of Spectator Out Loud – part two: Dominic Sandbrook reflects on whether Lady Emma Hamilton is the 18th century’s answer to Bonnie Blue; Philip Hensher celebrates the joy of a miserable literary Christmas; Steve Morris argues that an angel is for life, not just for Christmas; Christopher Howse ponders the Spe…

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Much Ado About Nothing - Episode 2 - Show Me Where The Virgin Sits 31:08

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***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/playonpod ⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.***Beatrice jokes at dinner about the impossibility of finding the perfect man, swearing she’ll never marry. Once the masked ball begins, she dances with Benedick, pretending she doesn’t see through his disguise as s…

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Christmas I: James Heale, Gyles Brandreth, Avi Loeb, Melanie McDonagh, Mary Wakefield, Richard Bratby & Rupert Hawksley 44:15

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On this week’s special Christmas edition of Spectator Out Loud – part one: James Heale wonders if Keir Starmer will really have a happy new year; Gyles Brandreth discusses Her Majesty The Queen’s love of reading, and reveals which books Her Majesty has personally recommended to give this Christmas; Avi Loeb explains why a comet could be a spaceship…

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Much Ado About Nothing - Episode 1 - And Pigs Might Fly 30:00

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***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to ⁠⁠http://quince.com/playonpod ⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.*** On a pier in Port De Toulon, France, not long after World War II, Leonato, the governor of Messina, awaits the arrival of the victorious Prince, Don Pedro of Aragon. He tells his daughter, Hero, that a distinguishe…

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What's the greatest artwork of the century so far? 14:12

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For this week's Spectator Out Loud, we include a compilation of submissions by our writers for their greatest artwork of the 21st century so far. Following our arts editor Igor Toronyi-Lalic, you can hear from: Graeme Thomson, Lloyd Evans, Slavoj Zizek, Damian Thompson, Richard Bratby, Liz Anderson, Deborah Ross, Calvin Po, Tanjil Rashid, James Wal…

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Introducing...Much Ado About Nothing 1:07

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Set in the French Riviera at the height of post-war euphoria, Shakespeare’s romantic comedy about bantering rivals who become reluctant lovers and youthful sweethearts who are nearly thwarted by jealous scoundrels is a romp through a maze of relationships, gossip, passion, persecution and forgiveness. Translated into modern English verse by Ranjit …

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Lara Brown, James Heale, Sam Olsen & Toby Young 18:52

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Lara Brown reports on how young women are saying ’no’ to marriage; James Heale takes us through the history of the Budgets via drink; Sam Olsen reviews Ruthless by Edmond Smith and looks at Britain’s history of innovation and exploitation; and, Toby Young questions the burdensome regulation over Politically Expose…

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William Atkinson, Andreas Roth, Philip Womack, Mary Wakefield & Muriel Zagha 33:08

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: William Atkinson reveals his teenage brush with a micropenis; Andreas Roth bemoans the dumbing down of German education; Philip Womack wonders how the hyphen turned political; Mary Wakefield questions the latest AI horror story – digitising dead relatives; and, Muriel Zagha celebrates Powell & Pressburger’s I Know…

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Richard III - Bonus Content Episode 1 - Actor Mat Fraser 47:45

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“When you’re disabled you have to use underhanded means to get what you want”: Actor Mat Fraser talks about why the character of Richard III isn’t much of a leap for him, his career as a disabled actor, his encounters with Peter Farrelly, Ryan Murphy, punk rock, Sealo The Sealboy, Coney Island, and how he wooed his wife with a rear naked chokehold.…

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Full Play - Richard III 3:20:26

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***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to ⁠⁠http://quince.com/playonpod ⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.***Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, RICHARD III, in its entirety. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “RICHARD THE THIRD”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern Englis…

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John Power, Madeline Grant, Ysenda Maxtone-Graham, Calvin Po & Gus Carter 33:08

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: John Power examines the rise in drug abuse and homelessness on British streets; Madeline Grant explains the allure of Hollywood radical Sydney Sweeney; Ysenda Maxtone Graham laments the rise of the on-the-day party flake; Calvin Po warns of a war on Britain’s historic architecture; and Gus Carter reads his Notes o…

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Richard III - Episode 7 - Horse Power 40:32

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***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to ⁠http://quince.com/playonpod ⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.*** King Richard gets an onslaught of bad news as he prepares for battle in York’s House Garage. The only glimmer of hope is the news that Buckingham’s army was dispersed by floods and he was taken prisoner. Richard tell…

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James Heale, Margaret Mitchell, Damien Thompson, Rebecca Reid & Julie Bindel 26:19

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On this week's Spectator Out Loud: James Heale considers the climate conundrum at the heart of British politics; Rebecca Reid explains why she's given up polyamory; Damien Thompson recounts the classical music education from his school days; Margaret Mitchell asks what's happened to Britain's apples; and Julie Bindel marvels at the history of pizza…

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Richard III - Episode 6 - Here To Claim The Crown 38:54

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***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to http://quince.com/playonpod for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.*** Richard hires the murderer Tyrell to finish off the Princes in the Tower. Richmond demands his Earldom but flees when Richard brushes him off. Ratcliffe brings news that the Bishop of Ely has joined Richmond. When Eliz…

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Luke Coppen, Mary Wakefield, Daniel McCarthy, Michael Simmons & Hugh Thomson 34:16

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Luke Coppen looks at a new musical subgenre of Roman Catholic black metal; Mary Wakefield celebrates cartoonist Michael Heath as he turns 90 – meaning he has drawn for the Spectator for 75 years; looking to Venezuela, Daniel McCarthy warns Trump about the perils of regime change; Michael Simmons bemoans how Britai…

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Max Jeffery, Sam Leith, Michael Henderson, Madeline Grant & Julie Bindel 35:54

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery examines Britain’s new hard left alliance; Sam Leith wonders what Prince Andrew is playing; Michael Henderson reads his letter from Berlin; Madeline Grant analyses the demise of the American ‘wasp’ – or White, Anglo-Saxon Protestant; and, Julie Bindel ponders the disturbing allure of sex robots. Produc…

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Richard III - Episode 5 - I Am Not Made Of Stone 34:52

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***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to http://quince.com/playonpod for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.***In the parking garage outside The Tower, Richard coaches Buckingham on how to act distraught. The Mayor arrives with Catesby and recoils in horror when Ratcliffe delivers Hastings’ head. In order to keep her own, she pr…

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Best of Notes on... 28:58

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The Best of Notes on... gathers the funniest, sharpest and most wonderfully random pieces from The Spectator’s beloved miscellany column. For more than a decade, these short, sharp essays have uncovered the intrigue in the everyday and the delight in digression. To purchase the book, go to spectator.co.uk/shop On this special episode of Spectator O…

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Richard III - Episode 4 - The Duke Should Be At Dinner 31:58

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***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to http://quince.com/playonpod for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.*** The young Prince Edward arrives at The Temple Beautiful and complains to Richard about his uncles imprisonment. Richard tells him his uncles Rivers and Dorset were dangerous. Edward protests but is interrupted by the a…

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Nick Boles, James Ball, Andrew Rosenheim, Arabella Byrne & Rory Sutherland 27:03

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Nick Boles says that Ukraine must stand as a fortress of European freedom; James Ball reviews If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: The Case Against Superintelligent AI, by Eliezer Yudowsky and Nate Sores; Andrew Rosenheim examines the treasure trove of John Le Carre’s papers at the Bodleian; Arabella Byrne provides…

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Richard III - Episode 3 - A Brother-Filled Barrel 34:40

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Inside the Tower, Clarence begs for his life. Later, at the Gilman DIY Music Venue, King Edward secures a reluctant peace between his family’s rival factions, but collapses in grief when Richard arrives with news of Clarence’s death. In the ensuing chaos, Richard secures the alliance of Buckingham and Ratcliffe. That night, Elizabeth and the Duches…

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Tim Shipman, Ian Williams, Theo Hobson, Lara Prendergast & Lisa Haseldine 34:01

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Tim Shipman says that the real war for the right is yet to come; Ian Williams examines the farce over the collapses China espionage case; Theo Hobson argues that the Church of England is muddled over sex and marriage; Lara Prendergast reads her letter from America; and, Lisa Haseldine goes on manoeuvres with the G…

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Richard III - Episode 2 - Where Is Thy Conscience Now? 36:58

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Queen Elizabeth replays a tape of her husband King Edward’s band as she obsesses over his failing health. Her brother, Lord Rivers, tries to comfort her, as do her two sons from a previous marriage, Gray and Dorset. She tells them that the sons she conceived with Edward are still too young to rule, and that if her husband dies, the throne will go t…

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James Heale, William Atkinson, David Shipley, Angus Colwell and Aidan Hartley 24:09

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale says that, for Labour, party conference was a ‘holiday from reality’; William Atkinson argues that the ‘cult of Thatcher’ needs to die; David Shipley examines the luxury of French prisons; Angus Colwell provides his notes on swan eating; and, Aidan Hartley takes listeners on a paleoanthropological tour…

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Richard III - Episode 1 - Born With Teeth 39:34

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As his older brother, the newly crowned King Edward, weakens with illness, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, lays out his plans to take the throne. He frames his brother Clarence for conspiring to kill Edward, then convinces Lady Anne, the widow of the previous King Henry, to marry him, even though he killed her husband and their son. The PLAY ON PODCAS…

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Matthew Parris, Stephen J. Shaw, Henry Jeffreys, Tessa Dunlop and Angus Colwell 30:34

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Matthew Parris reflects on the gay rights movement in the UK; faced with Britain’s demographic declines, Stephen J. Shaw argues that Britain needs to recover a sense of ‘futurehood’; Henry Jeffreys makes the case for disposing of wine lists; Tessa Dunlop reviews Valentine Low’s Power and the Palace: The Inside Sto…

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Introducing...Richard III 1:05

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Shakespeare’s tragedy about an unwelcome outsider who uses his genius to destroy his enemies before they destroy him. Translated into modern English verse by Migdalia Cruz and set in San Francisco at the height of the Latin Punk movement, directed by Lisa Rothe with original music composition and Sound Design by David Molina and Lindsay Jones. Lear…

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John Power, Nick Carter, Elisabeth Dampier, Maggie Fergusson & Mark Mason 25:36

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: John Power argues the Oxford Union has a ‘lynch-mob mindset’; Elisabeth Dampier explains why she would never date a German; Nick Carter makes the case for licensing MDMA to treat veterans with PTSD; Maggie Fergusson reviews Island at the Edge of the World: The Forgotten History of Easter Island by Mike Pitts; and,…

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James Heale, Robert Hardman, Francis Pike, Henrietta Harding & Mary Wakefield 31:21

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale reports on the battle for the north; Robert Hardman provides his royal notebook; who’s really in charge of China, asks Francis Pike; Henrietta Harding goes on Ozempic safari; and, Mary Wakefield explains how to raise a patriot. Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons. Become a Spectator subscriber to…

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Bonus Content Re-Air - Tramell Tillman 1:05:20

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In honor of actor Tramell Tillman becoming the first ever African American man to win an Emmy as the best supporting actor in a drama series, Next Chapter Podcasts proudly presents a re-airing of the bonus content interview with Tramell originally published as part of the Play On Podcast series, KING LEAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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Timon of Athens - Bonus Content Episode 1 - Writer Kenneth Cavander, Director Andy Wolk & Actor Anthony Cochrane 1:00:06

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“It’s an absolute mess!” Kenneth Cavander, Andy Wolk and Anthony Cochrane talk about the history, relevance, triumphs and challenges of creating a “Timon” for our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Next Chapter Podcasts

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Tim Shipman, Colin Freeman, Rachel Clarke, Michael Gove & Melanie Ferbreach 39:12

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Tim Shipman interviews shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick (plus – Tim explains the significance of Jenrick’s arguments in a special introduction); Colin Freeman wonders why the defenders of Ukraine have been abandoned; Rachel Clarke reviews Liam Shaw and explains the urgency needed to find new antibiotics; Mi…

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Full Play - Timon of Athens 2:26:24

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Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, Timon of Athens, in its entirety.The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “TIMON OF ATHENS”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by KENNETH CAVANDER. All episodes were directed by ANDY WOLK. This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT. The cast …

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Tom Slater, Justin Marozzi, Iben Thranholm, Angus Colwell & Philip Womack 27:29

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Tom Slater says that Britain is having its own gilet jaunes moment; Justin Marozzi reads his historian’s notebook; Iben Thranholm explains how Denmark’s ‘spiritual rearmament’ is a lesson for the West; Angus Colwell praises BBC Alba; and, Philip Womack provides his notes on flatmates. Produced and presented by Pat…

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Timon of Athens - Episode 6 - You Call That Justice? 33:41

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The Senators arrive at Timon’s cave to beg forgiveness in exchange for funds. Flavia implores her master to let her serve him. Timon writes his epitaph. Alcibiades storms Athens gates and negotiates terms for the city’s surrender. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “TIMON OF ATHENS”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English ve…

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Svitlana Morenets, Michael Simmons, Ursula Buchan, Igor Toronyi-Lalic, Richard Morris & Mark Mason 36:41

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Svitlana Morenets says that Trump has given Zelensky cause for hope; Michael Simmons looks at how the American healthcare system is keeping the NHS afloat; Ursula Buchan explains how the Spectator shaped John Buchan; Igor Toronyi-Lalic argues that art is no place for moralising, as he reviews Rosanna McLaughlin; R…

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Timon of Athens - Episode 5 - You Only Came For Gold 32:16

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Alcibiades leads his troops past Timon’s hideout in the wilderness, prompting a barrage of insults and mockery from the malcontent. But when Timon learns Alcibiades is planning to take over Athens, he gives him gold to support the campaign. Alcibiades is followed by the Poet and Painter, who Timon turns away with another barrage of insults. When th…

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runboyrun - Bonus Content Episode 3 - Mental health professional Mohammed Abba-Aji 48:15

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“Tolerance is a Two-Way Street”: Mental health professional Mohammed Abba-Aji explores the themes in “runboyrun” as a way of opening up paths to healing the traumas refugees experience after surviving conflict. The Huntington continues the sweeping nine-play Ufot Family Cycle and announces plans for runboyrun, the powerful drama written by Mfoniso …

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Patrick Kidd, Madeline Grant, Simon Heffer, Lloyd Evans & Toby Young 27:48

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Patrick Kidd asks why is sport so obsessed with Goats; Madeline Grant wonders why the government doesn’t show J.D. Vance the real Britain; Simon Heffer reviews Progress: A History of Humanity’s Worst Idea; Lloyd Evans provides a round-up of Edinburgh Fringe; and, Toby Young writes in praise of Wormwood Scrubs – th…

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Timon of Athens - Episode 4 - The World Was My Candy Store 31:23

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Timon leaves Athens with his curses, strips himself bare and goes into the wilderness. As hunger sets in, he digs for a root to eat and discovers a pile of gold hidden underground. Apemantus finds Timon lamenting his fate and scolds him for being an undeserving misanthrope, telling him to come back to Athens. Timon refuses, setting off an argument …

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Max Jeffery, Cosmo Landesman, Henry Blofeld, David Honigmann & Rachel Johnson 28:14

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery reports from court as the Spectator and Douglas Murray win the defamation cause brought against them by Mohammed Hijab; Cosmo Landesman defends those who stay silent over political issues; Henry Blofeld celebrates what has been a wonderful year for test cricket; David Honigmann reflects on the powder k…

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Timon of Athens - Episode 3 - One More Feast 27:15

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Timon throws one more party before withdrawing from society, as Alcibiades pleads for the life of a fellow soldier before the Senate. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “TIMON OF ATHENS”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by KENNETH CAVANDER. All episodes were directed by ANDY WOLK. This podcast was recorded under…

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Michael Simmons, Kapil Komireddi, Margaret Mitchell, David Abulafia and Melissa Kite 26:30

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Michael Simmons argues that Trump is winning the tariff war with China; Kapil Komireddi reviews Robert Ivermee’s Glorious Failure: The Forgotten History of French Imperialism in India; Margaret Mitchell watches a Channel 4 documentary on Bonnie Blue and provides a warning to parents; David Abulafia provides his no…

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Timon of Athens - Episode 2 - Certain Payments Are Due 31:03

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Flavia presents Timon with the total due on all his debts. He turns to his friends for help. One by one, they deny him. Flavia does her best to keep his creditors at bay, but Timon orders her to open his doors to them. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “TIMON OF ATHENS”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by KENNE…

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Ian Thomson, Patrick Kidd, Mike Cormack, Ursula Buchan and Richard Bratby 35:54

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Ian Thomson on what the destruction of the Hotel Oloffson means for Haiti (00:54); Patrick Kidd analyses Donald Trump and the art of golf diplomacy (06:43); Mike Cormack reviews Irvine Welsh’s Men In Love (16:49); Ursula Buchan provides her notes on the Palm House at Kew (20:38); and, Richard Bratby argues that Jo…