Episodes

  • 007 - Familiar Epistle From A Parent To A Child Aged Two Years and Two Months

    007 - Familiar Epistle From A Parent To A Child Aged Two Years and Two Months
    Feb 19 2026
    Step into the whimsical world of The Mudfog Papers, a delightful collection penned by the illustrious Victorian novelist Charles Dickens. Originally published between 1837 and 1838 in Bentleys Miscellany, which Dickens himself edited, these sketches introduce us to the eccentric Mudfog Society for the Advancement of Everything. This clever parody of the British Association for the Advancement of Science is set against the backdrop of the fictional town of Mudfog, inspired by Dickenss own youthful experiences in Chatham, Kent. Rich with humor and social commentary, the sketches capture the essence of Victorian learned societies while echoing the charm of The Pickwick Papers. Illustrated by the talented George Cruikshank, the tales weave together parliamentary reports, memoirs, and the adventures of Mudfogs quirky residents. Dickens even hints at revealing more chronicles of this peculiar town in the future. Immerse yourself in the satire and wit of The Mudfog Papers and discover why this series remains a cherished gem in literary history.
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    7 mins
  • 006 - Mr Robert Bolton The Gentleman Connected With the Press

    006 - Mr Robert Bolton The Gentleman Connected With the Press
    Feb 19 2026
    Step into the whimsical world of The Mudfog Papers, a delightful collection penned by the illustrious Victorian novelist Charles Dickens. Originally published between 1837 and 1838 in Bentleys Miscellany, which Dickens himself edited, these sketches introduce us to the eccentric Mudfog Society for the Advancement of Everything. This clever parody of the British Association for the Advancement of Science is set against the backdrop of the fictional town of Mudfog, inspired by Dickenss own youthful experiences in Chatham, Kent. Rich with humor and social commentary, the sketches capture the essence of Victorian learned societies while echoing the charm of The Pickwick Papers. Illustrated by the talented George Cruikshank, the tales weave together parliamentary reports, memoirs, and the adventures of Mudfogs quirky residents. Dickens even hints at revealing more chronicles of this peculiar town in the future. Immerse yourself in the satire and wit of The Mudfog Papers and discover why this series remains a cherished gem in literary history.
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    14 mins
  • 005 - Some Particulars Concerning A Lion

    005 - Some Particulars Concerning A Lion
    Feb 19 2026
    Step into the whimsical world of The Mudfog Papers, a delightful collection penned by the illustrious Victorian novelist Charles Dickens. Originally published between 1837 and 1838 in Bentleys Miscellany, which Dickens himself edited, these sketches introduce us to the eccentric Mudfog Society for the Advancement of Everything. This clever parody of the British Association for the Advancement of Science is set against the backdrop of the fictional town of Mudfog, inspired by Dickenss own youthful experiences in Chatham, Kent. Rich with humor and social commentary, the sketches capture the essence of Victorian learned societies while echoing the charm of The Pickwick Papers. Illustrated by the talented George Cruikshank, the tales weave together parliamentary reports, memoirs, and the adventures of Mudfogs quirky residents. Dickens even hints at revealing more chronicles of this peculiar town in the future. Immerse yourself in the satire and wit of The Mudfog Papers and discover why this series remains a cherished gem in literary history.
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    14 mins
  • 004 - The Pantomine of Life

    004 - The Pantomine of Life
    Feb 19 2026
    Step into the whimsical world of The Mudfog Papers, a delightful collection penned by the illustrious Victorian novelist Charles Dickens. Originally published between 1837 and 1838 in Bentleys Miscellany, which Dickens himself edited, these sketches introduce us to the eccentric Mudfog Society for the Advancement of Everything. This clever parody of the British Association for the Advancement of Science is set against the backdrop of the fictional town of Mudfog, inspired by Dickenss own youthful experiences in Chatham, Kent. Rich with humor and social commentary, the sketches capture the essence of Victorian learned societies while echoing the charm of The Pickwick Papers. Illustrated by the talented George Cruikshank, the tales weave together parliamentary reports, memoirs, and the adventures of Mudfogs quirky residents. Dickens even hints at revealing more chronicles of this peculiar town in the future. Immerse yourself in the satire and wit of The Mudfog Papers and discover why this series remains a cherished gem in literary history.
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    23 mins
  • 003 - Full Report of the Second Meeting of the Mudfog Association for the Advancement of Everything

    003 - Full Report of the Second Meeting of the Mudfog Association for the Advancement of Everything
    Feb 19 2026
    Step into the whimsical world of The Mudfog Papers, a delightful collection penned by the illustrious Victorian novelist Charles Dickens. Originally published between 1837 and 1838 in Bentleys Miscellany, which Dickens himself edited, these sketches introduce us to the eccentric Mudfog Society for the Advancement of Everything. This clever parody of the British Association for the Advancement of Science is set against the backdrop of the fictional town of Mudfog, inspired by Dickenss own youthful experiences in Chatham, Kent. Rich with humor and social commentary, the sketches capture the essence of Victorian learned societies while echoing the charm of The Pickwick Papers. Illustrated by the talented George Cruikshank, the tales weave together parliamentary reports, memoirs, and the adventures of Mudfogs quirky residents. Dickens even hints at revealing more chronicles of this peculiar town in the future. Immerse yourself in the satire and wit of The Mudfog Papers and discover why this series remains a cherished gem in literary history.
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    57 mins
  • 002 - Full Report of the First Meeting of the Mudfog Association for the Advancement of Everything

    002 - Full Report of the First Meeting of the Mudfog Association for the Advancement of Everything
    Feb 19 2026
    Step into the whimsical world of The Mudfog Papers, a delightful collection penned by the illustrious Victorian novelist Charles Dickens. Originally published between 1837 and 1838 in Bentleys Miscellany, which Dickens himself edited, these sketches introduce us to the eccentric Mudfog Society for the Advancement of Everything. This clever parody of the British Association for the Advancement of Science is set against the backdrop of the fictional town of Mudfog, inspired by Dickenss own youthful experiences in Chatham, Kent. Rich with humor and social commentary, the sketches capture the essence of Victorian learned societies while echoing the charm of The Pickwick Papers. Illustrated by the talented George Cruikshank, the tales weave together parliamentary reports, memoirs, and the adventures of Mudfogs quirky residents. Dickens even hints at revealing more chronicles of this peculiar town in the future. Immerse yourself in the satire and wit of The Mudfog Papers and discover why this series remains a cherished gem in literary history.
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    54 mins
  • 001 - Public Life of Mr Tulrumble - Once Mayor of Mudfog

    001 - Public Life of Mr Tulrumble - Once Mayor of Mudfog
    Feb 19 2026
    Step into the whimsical world of The Mudfog Papers, a delightful collection penned by the illustrious Victorian novelist Charles Dickens. Originally published between 1837 and 1838 in Bentleys Miscellany, which Dickens himself edited, these sketches introduce us to the eccentric Mudfog Society for the Advancement of Everything. This clever parody of the British Association for the Advancement of Science is set against the backdrop of the fictional town of Mudfog, inspired by Dickenss own youthful experiences in Chatham, Kent. Rich with humor and social commentary, the sketches capture the essence of Victorian learned societies while echoing the charm of The Pickwick Papers. Illustrated by the talented George Cruikshank, the tales weave together parliamentary reports, memoirs, and the adventures of Mudfogs quirky residents. Dickens even hints at revealing more chronicles of this peculiar town in the future. Immerse yourself in the satire and wit of The Mudfog Papers and discover why this series remains a cherished gem in literary history.
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    50 mins