The Book Club
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Episodes: 18
Description
The Book Club, hosted by Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett, brings the historical context behind famous books to life. Each week, the hosts explore a classic or contemporary title, unpacking the world in which it was written and the story behind its author. This is not your typical literature podcast: The Book Club educates AND entertains, leaving you knowing some of the greatest stories ever told.
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17. Oscar Wilde's Downfall: The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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16. The Hunger Games: Rebellion and Violence In Dystopian America
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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15. Mrs Dalloway: Woolf, Sexuality, and Change
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May 25, 2026 |
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14. Beloved: Memory, Morrison, and Modern American Fiction
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May 18, 2026 |
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13. The Woman In White: Victorians, Sensation, and Scandal
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May 11, 2026 |
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12. A Court of Thorns and Roses: ''Fairy Smut'' or Fantasy Sensation?
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May 04, 2026 |
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11. The Hound of the Baskervilles: Mystery, Folklore, and Sherlock Holmes
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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10. East Of Eden: Steinbeck, Sin, and Redemption
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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9. Normal People: Class, Ireland, and Heartbreak
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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8. Northern Lights: Dogma, Destiny, and Dæmons
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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7. Frankenstein: Horror, Humanity, and Hubris
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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6. The Secret History: Dark Academia, Greek Myth, and Murder
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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5. Nineteen Eighty-Four: Big Brother, Surveillance, and Fear
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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4. Hamnet: Love, Grief, and Motherhood
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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3. The Great Gatsby: Old Money, Murder, and the American Dream
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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2. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro: Cloning, Free Will, and Soulmates
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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1. Wuthering Heights: Passion, Violence, and Revenge on the Moors
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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The Book Club - Trailer
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Feb 10, 2026 |