Episodes

  • 44 - Gentle Alice Brown

    44 - Gentle Alice Brown
    Dec 14 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world of the Bab Ballads, a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the ingenious W. S. Gilbert, complete with his own charming illustrations. Long before he achieved fame for his comic opera librettos in collaboration with Arthur Sullivan, Gilbert was honing his craft with these Ballads, characterized by his signature topsy-turvy style. Here, he masterfully sets up absurd scenarios and explores their ludicrous outcomes, all while weaving in his trademark cynicism and satire. The Bab Ballads not only stand on their own as a remarkable literary achievement but also served as a rich source for characters, plots, and musical elements in the beloved Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Named after Gilberts childhood nickname, Bab, these Ballads are a unique blend of satire, nonsense, and pure absurdity. They were enjoyed in a variety of settings, from intimate dinner parties to grand public banquets, and even graced the halls of the House of Lords. Experience the extraordinary charm of this one-of-a-kind literary work!
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    6 mins
  • 43 - To The Terrestrial Globe By A Miserable Wretch

    43 - To The Terrestrial Globe By A Miserable Wretch
    Dec 13 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world of the Bab Ballads, a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the ingenious W. S. Gilbert, complete with his own charming illustrations. Long before he achieved fame for his comic opera librettos in collaboration with Arthur Sullivan, Gilbert was honing his craft with these Ballads, characterized by his signature topsy-turvy style. Here, he masterfully sets up absurd scenarios and explores their ludicrous outcomes, all while weaving in his trademark cynicism and satire. The Bab Ballads not only stand on their own as a remarkable literary achievement but also served as a rich source for characters, plots, and musical elements in the beloved Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Named after Gilberts childhood nickname, Bab, these Ballads are a unique blend of satire, nonsense, and pure absurdity. They were enjoyed in a variety of settings, from intimate dinner parties to grand public banquets, and even graced the halls of the House of Lords. Experience the extraordinary charm of this one-of-a-kind literary work!
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    2 mins
  • 42 - Joe GolightlyOr The First Lords Daughter

    42 - Joe GolightlyOr The First Lords Daughter
    Dec 12 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world of the Bab Ballads, a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the ingenious W. S. Gilbert, complete with his own charming illustrations. Long before he achieved fame for his comic opera librettos in collaboration with Arthur Sullivan, Gilbert was honing his craft with these Ballads, characterized by his signature topsy-turvy style. Here, he masterfully sets up absurd scenarios and explores their ludicrous outcomes, all while weaving in his trademark cynicism and satire. The Bab Ballads not only stand on their own as a remarkable literary achievement but also served as a rich source for characters, plots, and musical elements in the beloved Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Named after Gilberts childhood nickname, Bab, these Ballads are a unique blend of satire, nonsense, and pure absurdity. They were enjoyed in a variety of settings, from intimate dinner parties to grand public banquets, and even graced the halls of the House of Lords. Experience the extraordinary charm of this one-of-a-kind literary work!
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    4 mins
  • 41 - The Three Kings Of Chickeraboo

    41 - The Three Kings Of Chickeraboo
    Dec 11 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world of the Bab Ballads, a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the ingenious W. S. Gilbert, complete with his own charming illustrations. Long before he achieved fame for his comic opera librettos in collaboration with Arthur Sullivan, Gilbert was honing his craft with these Ballads, characterized by his signature topsy-turvy style. Here, he masterfully sets up absurd scenarios and explores their ludicrous outcomes, all while weaving in his trademark cynicism and satire. The Bab Ballads not only stand on their own as a remarkable literary achievement but also served as a rich source for characters, plots, and musical elements in the beloved Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Named after Gilberts childhood nickname, Bab, these Ballads are a unique blend of satire, nonsense, and pure absurdity. They were enjoyed in a variety of settings, from intimate dinner parties to grand public banquets, and even graced the halls of the House of Lords. Experience the extraordinary charm of this one-of-a-kind literary work!
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    4 mins
  • 40 - Ben Allah AchmetOr The Fatal Tum

    40 - Ben Allah AchmetOr The Fatal Tum
    Dec 10 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world of the Bab Ballads, a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the ingenious W. S. Gilbert, complete with his own charming illustrations. Long before he achieved fame for his comic opera librettos in collaboration with Arthur Sullivan, Gilbert was honing his craft with these Ballads, characterized by his signature topsy-turvy style. Here, he masterfully sets up absurd scenarios and explores their ludicrous outcomes, all while weaving in his trademark cynicism and satire. The Bab Ballads not only stand on their own as a remarkable literary achievement but also served as a rich source for characters, plots, and musical elements in the beloved Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Named after Gilberts childhood nickname, Bab, these Ballads are a unique blend of satire, nonsense, and pure absurdity. They were enjoyed in a variety of settings, from intimate dinner parties to grand public banquets, and even graced the halls of the House of Lords. Experience the extraordinary charm of this one-of-a-kind literary work!
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    4 mins
  • 39 - Peter The Wag

    39 - Peter The Wag
    Dec 9 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world of the Bab Ballads, a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the ingenious W. S. Gilbert, complete with his own charming illustrations. Long before he achieved fame for his comic opera librettos in collaboration with Arthur Sullivan, Gilbert was honing his craft with these Ballads, characterized by his signature topsy-turvy style. Here, he masterfully sets up absurd scenarios and explores their ludicrous outcomes, all while weaving in his trademark cynicism and satire. The Bab Ballads not only stand on their own as a remarkable literary achievement but also served as a rich source for characters, plots, and musical elements in the beloved Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Named after Gilberts childhood nickname, Bab, these Ballads are a unique blend of satire, nonsense, and pure absurdity. They were enjoyed in a variety of settings, from intimate dinner parties to grand public banquets, and even graced the halls of the House of Lords. Experience the extraordinary charm of this one-of-a-kind literary work!
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    4 mins
  • 38 - Ellen McJones Aberdeen

    38 - Ellen McJones Aberdeen
    Dec 8 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world of the Bab Ballads, a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the ingenious W. S. Gilbert, complete with his own charming illustrations. Long before he achieved fame for his comic opera librettos in collaboration with Arthur Sullivan, Gilbert was honing his craft with these Ballads, characterized by his signature topsy-turvy style. Here, he masterfully sets up absurd scenarios and explores their ludicrous outcomes, all while weaving in his trademark cynicism and satire. The Bab Ballads not only stand on their own as a remarkable literary achievement but also served as a rich source for characters, plots, and musical elements in the beloved Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Named after Gilberts childhood nickname, Bab, these Ballads are a unique blend of satire, nonsense, and pure absurdity. They were enjoyed in a variety of settings, from intimate dinner parties to grand public banquets, and even graced the halls of the House of Lords. Experience the extraordinary charm of this one-of-a-kind literary work!
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    5 mins
  • 37 - The Story Of Prince Agib

    37 - The Story Of Prince Agib
    Dec 7 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world of the Bab Ballads, a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the ingenious W. S. Gilbert, complete with his own charming illustrations. Long before he achieved fame for his comic opera librettos in collaboration with Arthur Sullivan, Gilbert was honing his craft with these Ballads, characterized by his signature topsy-turvy style. Here, he masterfully sets up absurd scenarios and explores their ludicrous outcomes, all while weaving in his trademark cynicism and satire. The Bab Ballads not only stand on their own as a remarkable literary achievement but also served as a rich source for characters, plots, and musical elements in the beloved Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Named after Gilberts childhood nickname, Bab, these Ballads are a unique blend of satire, nonsense, and pure absurdity. They were enjoyed in a variety of settings, from intimate dinner parties to grand public banquets, and even graced the halls of the House of Lords. Experience the extraordinary charm of this one-of-a-kind literary work!
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    4 mins