Actor Dominic Gerrard hosts an exciting new series that explores the Life and Times of Charles Dickens: his extraordinary novels, who he was as a person, his career as a performer, and his activism. Guests include: Stephen Fry, Miriam Margolyes, Armando Iannucci, Alice Loxton, Robert Douglas-Fairhurst, Lucinda Hawksley, John Mullan, Pen Vogler, Andrew Davies, Rosie Holt, Bernard Cornwell .... and many more academics, writers, actors, directors and descendants of the great man himself! Along side these interviews there are special Dickens readings from across his works ...Thank you for listening ?  more

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is a coming-of-age novel that follows the life of Pip, an orphan raised by his sister and her husband in rural England. Through a series of events, Pip becomes connected to wealthy but eccentric Miss Havisham and her beautiful but cold-hearted ward, Estella. As Pip grows, he learns of a mysterious benefactor who funds his education and lifestyle, leading him to London where he assumes he is being groomed to marry Estella. Throughout the story, Pip grapples with issues of class, guilt, and self-discovery, ultimately realizing the true meaning of loyalty, love, and personal growth. Summary by Dream Audiobooks more

Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance. more

Hosted by Collin Murr, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast is a deep dive into the adaptations of one of the most iconic stories ever written. From the most famous versions to the obscure ones you haven't even heard of, this podcast will take you through a history of Charles Dickens' story on film and TV.Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scroogepod.bsky.social more

? Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://AdventwithScrooge.com/The Merry Beggars present an original Audio Advent Calendar of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol! Journey towards Christmas with Ebenezer Scrooge in a daily 10-minute episode every day of Advent.? FREE 50-Page Activity Book!When you subscribe, you'll get a 50-page activity book, including coloring pages, fun activities and puzzles, and discussion questions for all ages. You will love exploring the world of A Christmas Carol as you listen!? Subscribe to the episodes and get the free 50-page Activity Book at https://AdventwithScrooge.com/❓Want MORE Adventure?Take a listen to The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage - a new daily podcast telling the stories of the greatest men and women who have ever lived. Subscribe and listen for free at https://pages.themerrybeggars.com/the-saints? Discover all the shows from The Merry Beggars at https://themerrybeggars.com/? Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/themerrybeggarshttps://www.instagram.com/themerrybeggarshttps://twitter.com/themerrybeggarshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/themerrybeggars more

From the opening passage itself of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, the reader is drawn into the world of the hero, Pip, who is at that time, seven years old. The author creates an unforgettable atmosphere: the gloom of the graveyard, the melancholy of the orphan boy, the mists rising over the marshes and the terrifying appearance of an escaped convict in chains. Told in first person (one of the only two books that Dickens used this form for, the other being David Copperfield) Great Expectations is a classic coming of age novel, in which we trace the growth and evolution of Pip or Philip Pirrip to give his full name. Pip has lost his parents very early in life and is being brought up by his much older sister and brother-in-law Joe Gargery. His sister is a dominating and shrewish woman, while Joe is an affectionate man. Joe's uncle Mr Pumblechook (another of Dickens' delightfully evocative names) asks Joe to send Pip to the stately mansion Statis House ostensibly to play with the owner Miss Havisham's adopted daughter Estella. This marks the beginning of a life-changing experience for Pip. Miss Havisham is a wealthy eccentric whose twisted agenda is that of taking revenge on the man who jilted her at the altar. Pip is unwittingly drawn into her malevolent schemes. When Pip grows older, Miss Havisham's lawyer Mr Jaggers informs Pip that he has come into a large fortune from an unknown benefactor and that he must move to London and learn to become a 'gentleman.' What follows is a strange and labyrinthine tale of Pip's journey into adulthood. Dickens' wonderful gift for characterization peoples the book with a host of memorable characters and sub-plots. The novel also explores the fears and anxieties of childhood and traces Pip's moral and emotional development and his ambitions as he matures. Estella as the warped creation of a vengeful mind has her own route to traverse. Great Expectations finds Charles Dickens at the peak of his creative powers. The Victorian preoccupation with wealth and social ambition, personal ambition, class distinctions, crime and punishment and how they looked at education and self improvement as a means to rise in society are all vividly portrayed here. There are some delightfully humorous passages throughout the book which add to its flavor and authenticity. As with most of Dickens' work, this is a book to be savored by young and old alike and preferably to be read aloud, as Dickens himself did in his wildly popular public readings. more

An exhaustive, harrowing, and often hilarious exploration of the many many TV and film adaptations of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classic literature with the GSMC Holiday Series: Christmas Tales by Charles Dickens. This curated collection from Golden State Media Concepts Podcast Network brings to life the timeless Christmas novellas and short stories penned by the legendary Charles Dickens. As part of our dedication to preserving the golden age of radio, we present these masterpieces in their original unedited form, capturing the charm of historic broadcasts. Journey with us through a series of nostalgic episodes spanning across various old programs, serving as a captivating blend of education, entertainment, and cultural history. Our selection is more than just a podcast; it's a window into the past, offering a unique perspective that is bound to enthrall literature enthusiasts, Christmas aficionados, and history buffs alike. So, tune in to GSMC Holiday Series: Christmas Tales by Charles Dickens, and make your holiday season even more special. more

As a gifted writer with a strong interest in supernatural phenomena, Charles Dickens produced a string of ghost stories with enduring charm. Three of them are presented here, of which The Signal Man is one of the best known. Though quite different from his most celebrated realistic and humorous critical novels, these ghost stories, Gothic and grotesque as they are, are of good portrayal, and worth a read/listen. Summary by Vivian Chan more

Dive into the world of 19th-century English society with 'Dombey and Son,' a poignant novel by Charles Dickens brought to you by the GSMC Audiobook Series. This story of familial relationships, ego, and reconciliation presents a vivid exploration of human emotions against the backdrop of a shipping firm. The GSMC Audiobook Series delivers the best of the golden age of audio books, featuring performances by top audiobook performers. Please note, the GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows and audiobooks as unedited historical content. Some may not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our aim is to entertain, educate, and offer a glimpse into the past. more

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This podcast contains dramatic readings of 'The Cricket on the Hearth', 'A Christmas Carol', and 'The Christmas Story'. more

A weekly podcast featuring the best of public domain short stories, novels, poetry, and plays. Every episode features a new chapter, full audiobook, or commentary of a great literary work. Authors included on our podcast: Edgar Allan Poe, Virginia Woolf, Jane Austen, Mark Twain, William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, Charles Dickens, Ernest Hemingway, Arthur Conan Doyle, and many more!Join our community of literary lovers as we listen to some of the greatest fictional novels, stories, poems, and plays ever created!Episodes are uploaded four times a week. more

Join us as we 'time travel,' using newspapers, and novels to explore what life was like 160 years ago, In the Victorian Era! Each episode will be host banter, narration of a short story, break down of said short story, for you the 21st century listener, reading the nonfiction section, and then breaking that down, followed by a summary and a relaxing outro. more

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Travel back to the Golden Age of radio with KBRT to experience old time classic radio dramas. Presented by the Brownville Village TheatreBrownville, NebraskaThe Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, has supported this arts event through its matching grants program funded by the Nebraska Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Visit www.artscouncilnebraska.gov for more information on how the Nebraska Arts Council can assist your organization. more

A sportsman who doesn't hunt; a poet who doesn't write; a lover with no one to love; all three are devoted to their cheerful and benevolent leader, Mr. Pickwick. Join him and his friends, Winkle, Snodgrass, and Tupman, as they tour the country in search of adventures, knowledge, and stories. Along the way, they have their share of mishaps, and meet plenty of interesting characters, both the good and the not so good. (Mr. Pickwick's dedicated manservant, Sam Weller, is a scene-stealer sure to delight just about everybody.)You may shed a few tears along the way, but usually of the pleasant sort. This is a mostly lighthearted and humorous tale, with a number of subplots woven in, in Dickens' incomparable style.(Introduction by Debra Lynn) more

The Mystery of Edwin Drood is the final novel by Charles Dickens. It is a mystery indeed; the serial novel was just half completed at the time of Dickens' death leading to much speculation how it might have ended.The novel is named after Edwin Drood, one of the characters, but it mostly tells the story of his uncle, a choirmaster named John Jasper, who is in love with his pupil, Rosa Bud. Miss Bud is Drood's fiancée, and has also caught the eye of the high-spirited and hot-tempered Neville Landless! Landless comes from Ceylon with his twin sister, Helena. Neville Landless and Edwin Drood take a dislike to one another the moment they meet.The story is set in Cloisterham, a lightly fictionalised Rochester (in Kent, England). Rochester is close to Dicken's country house Gad's Hill Place, where the final chapter was written and where Dickens died.Adapted by Alan Chant from the Edwin Drood entry in Wikipedia. more

The Charles Dickens Classics Podcast presents a beautifully narrated selection of his most iconic works, bringing to life his masterful storytelling and deep exploration of human nature. more