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The Man Who Was Thursday
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
 - Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
 - Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
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Set in London in the early 1900s, this metaphysical thriller follows undercover policeman Gabriel Syme, who, in partnership with a Scotland Yard task force, attempts to take down underground anarchists. Syme encounters Lucian Gregory, a passionate anarchist, who eventually takes him to a secret meeting place. Once there, Syme begins to influence the anarchists and is eventually elected to the central council. In his attempts to destroy the council of anarchists from the inside, he starts to uncover more secrets, each more mysterious than the last.
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The Man Who Was Thursday
 - Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
 - Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
 - Release date: 25-04-2023
 - Language: English
 
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Father Brown: Collected Cases
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 - By: G. K. Chesterton
 - Narrated by: Leslie French, Willie Rushton
 - Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
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From 1974, five full-cast dramatisations of the short stories by GK Chesterton, starring Leslie French as the investigating Roman Catholic priest and Willie Rushton as GK Chesterton. Created in 1910, Father Brown inhabited the pages of several short story collections and novels before appearing in adaptations for film, TV, radio and theatre. His most recent incarnation is in the hit BBC TV series starring Mark Williams in the title role.
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Father Brown: Collected Cases
 - Classic Radio Crime
 - Narrated by: Leslie French, Willie Rushton
 - Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
 - Release date: 06-04-2017
 - Language: English
 
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The Invisible Man
 - A Father Brown Mystery
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
 - Narrated by: Ulf Bjorklund
 - Length: 41 mins
 - Unabridged
 
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Listeners will delight in these masterful chronicles of the adventures and mishaps of Father Brown. Small, round-faced and engagingly innocent, Brown is a Roman Catholic priest from East Anglia. He also happens to be a top-notch detective, possessing that rarest of all gifts - an intuition that never fails.
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The Invisible Man
 - A Father Brown Mystery
 - Narrated by: Ulf Bjorklund
 - Length: 41 mins
 - Release date: 01-08-2011
 - Language: English
 
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Twelve Types
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
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Delve into the rich tapestry of European culture through engaging short biographical essays that explore the lives of twelve influential figures. Join KevinS as he brings their stories to life, revealing the impact theyve had on art, literature, and society.
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Thomas Carlyle
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
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Discover the intriguing life of Thomas Carlyle through the lens of another literary giant, G.K. Chesterton. This engaging short biography, originally published in 1902, begins with Chestertons clever and humorous reflections on Carlyles literary contributions, before transitioning into a straightforward account of the authors life. Enriched with numerous illustrations and portraits, this work is a delightful blend of wit and insight that brings Carlyles legacy to life. - Summary by David Wales
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Robert Browning
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
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Delving into the enigma of the unconscious, Robert Browning exemplifies a profound mystery that transcends the conscious mind—a mystery inherent in all humanity, yet uniquely pronounced in Browning, a man of remarkable simplicity and spontaneity. This phenomenon echoes throughout history and human endeavors. Deliberate creations may eventually unravel, but the natural remains shrouded in mystery. Crafting a narrative of Brownings life feels akin to mapping a labyrinth versus mapping a mist; his extraordinary intellect paired with an unassuming temperament invites endless exploration, yet...
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Robert Louis Stevenson
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
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Explore the captivating life of Robert Louis Stevenson in this concise early twentieth-century biography, crafted by polymath G.K. Chesterton and acclaimed journalist J. H. Nicoll. Often referred to as ‘The Characteristics of Robert Louis Stevenson,’ this collaboration features distinct sections by each author, offering unique insights into Stevenson’s remarkable character. This recording presents the third edition, which includes structural changes and additional material not found in the first edition. Join David Wales as he brings this literary exploration to life.
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The Wisdom of Father Brown
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
 - Narrated by: Stephen Scalon
 - Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
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"And the young woman of the house," asked Dr. Hood, with huge and silent amusement, "what does she want?" "Why, she wants to marry him," cried Father Brown, sitting up eagerly. "That is just the awful complication." "It is indeed a hideous enigma," said Dr. Hood. "This young James Todhunter," continued the cleric, "is a very decent man so far as I know; but then nobody knows very much. He is a bright, brownish little fellow, agile like a monkey, clean-shaven like an actor, and obliging like a born courtier. He seems to have quite a pocketful of money, but nobody knows what his trade is. Mrs.
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The Wisdom of Father Brown
 - Narrated by: Stephen Scalon
 - Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
 - Release date: 18-08-2025
 - Language: English
 
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Eugenics and Other Evils
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
 - Narrated by: John Hastings
 - Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
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Bold and prophetic, this essay is a scathing critique of eugenics and the danger it poses to both individual freedom and societal structure. With his trademark wit and moral clarity, Chesterton discusses the history of eugenics and the growing admiration of the movement – then gaining popularity amongst various intellectuals and politicians – arguing that this genre of ‘improvement’ threatens liberty, dignity and the rights of the poor.
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Eugenics and Other Evils
 - Narrated by: John Hastings
 - Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
 - Release date: 28-08-2025
 - Language: English
 
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The Flying Inn
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
 - Narrated by: Jonathan Oliver
 - Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
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A satirical adventure novel, The Flying Inn is set in a quirky, dystopian England in which a new puritanical government has outlawed alcohol and other traditional English customs. Enter Humphrey Pump and his spirited friend Captain Patrick Dalroy, who take it upon themselves to supply what the government refuses.
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The Flying Inn
 - Narrated by: Jonathan Oliver
 - Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
 - Release date: 28-08-2025
 - Language: English
 
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Lord Kitchener
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
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The intriguing paradox of Lord Kitcheners life is this despite being destined to become the staunchest adversary of Mahomedanism, he was, in many ways, an exceptional ally to Mahomedans. (Summary quoted from Gilbert Keith Chesterton)
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George Bernard Shaw
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
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This podcast delves into the intriguing friendship and intellectual sparring between George Bernard Shaw and G.K. Chesterton. Despite their contrasting beliefs, the two maintained a mutual respect and fascination for each others ideas. The podcast explores how Shaw, a prominent figure in the emerging school of thought known as humanism, championed progress for its own sake, even if it meant redefining the nature of humanity. Chesterton, in contrast, was more inclined towards religious thought, with his views leaning more and more towards the Church. This podcast offers a fascinating insight ...
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Charles Dickens
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
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Esteemed writer G. K. Chesterton offers a compelling critique of the works of Charles Dickens, sharing his profound admiration and unique insights into Dickens literary genius in his distinct and engaging style. (Summary by Karen Merline)
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Der rote Mond von Meru
 - Die rätselhaften Fälle des Pater Brown, Folge 16
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
 - Narrated by: Brigitte Carlsen, Erich Räuker, Marko Bräutigam, and others
 - Length: 47 mins
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Lord Mounteagle verwahrt in seinem Privatmuseum zahlreiche asiatische Talismane und Glücksbringer. Als der Exzentriker das rote Juwel seinen Besuchern zeigt, ist die Gelegenheit zum Diebstahl günstig. Und prompt ist der Stein verschwunden. Genommen von einem zwielichtigen Wahrsager, dem "Meister vom Berge".
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Der rote Mond von Meru
 - Die rätselhaften Fälle des Pater Brown, Folge 16
 - Narrated by: Brigitte Carlsen, Erich Räuker, Marko Bräutigam, Cathleen Gawlich
 - Length: 47 mins
 - Release date: 16-07-2025
 - Language: German
 
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Wisdom of Father Brown
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
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Dive into the captivating world of G. K. Chesterton’s fictional detective, Father Brown, in this second of five collections of short stories. Father Brown may appear to be an ordinary Catholic Priest with his loose clothing and ever-present umbrella, but his extraordinary insight into the depths of human wickedness sets him apart. His detective methods, though rooted in careful observation, lean more towards intuition than deduction. A devout and educated clergyman, Father Brown never lets his faith compromise his rationality. His deductions always lead to a logical, earthbound solution ...
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Trees of Pride
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
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Delve into the mystery of the Peacock trees, feared by peasants as the source of a deadly fever. Squire Vane, a non-believer of this folklore, dares to challenge the superstition by spending a night amongst the trees. When dawn breaks, he is nowhere to be found. Has he fallen victim to the curse or is there a more sinister play at work? Could the poet, the lawyer, the woodsman or even the trees themselves be responsible for his disappearance? Join us as we unravel this enigma.
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The Man Who Was Thursday
 - By: G.K. Chesterton
 - Narrated by: Brian J. Gill
 - Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
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The Man Who Was Thursday–described as a metaphysical thriller–is an stunning work of detective fiction by the great G.K. Chesterton that follows the adventures of Gabriel Syme, an undercover detective who infiltrates a secret anarchist organization known as "The Council of the Seven Days".
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The Man Who Was Thursday
 - Narrated by: Brian J. Gill
 - Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
 - Release date: 20-07-2023
 - Language: English
 
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The Innocence of Father Brown
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
 - Narrated by: Allan Monteiro
 - Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
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Chesterton portrays Father Brown as a short, stumpy Roman Catholic priest, with shapeless clothes and a large umbrella, and an uncanny insight into human evil. Not long after he published Orthodoxy, G. K. Chesterton moved from London to Beaconsfield, and met Father O'Connor. O'Connor had a shrewd insight to the darker side of man's nature and a mild appearance to go with it--and together those came together to become Chesterton's unassuming Father Brown. Chesterton loved the character, and the magazines he wrote for loved the stories.
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The Innocence of Father Brown
 - Narrated by: Allan Monteiro
 - Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
 - Release date: 02-06-2023
 - Language: English
 
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The Napoleon of Notting Hill
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
 - Narrated by: Sam Kusi
 - Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
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In a London of the future, the drudgery of capitalism and bureaucracy have worn the human spirit down to the point where it can barely stand. When a pint-sized clerk named Auberon Quinn is randomly selected as head of state, he decides to turn London into a medieval carnival for his own amusement. One man, Adam Wayne, takes the new order of things seriously, organizing a Notting Hill army to fight invaders from other neighborhoods. At first his project baffles everyone, but eventually his dedication proves infectious, with delightful results.
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The Napoleon of Notting Hill
 - Narrated by: Sam Kusi
 - Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
 - Release date: 02-06-2023
 - Language: English
 
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The Flying Inn
 - By: G. K. Chesterton
 - Narrated by: Ray Ritchie
 - Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
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Chesterton demonstrates his intense distrust of power and "progressives," railing against Prohibition, vegetarianism, theosophy, and other "dreary and oppressive" forces of modernity. In a spirited response to the government's attempt to curtail alcohol sales, Humphrey Pump (called Hump) a pub owner in the fishing village of Pebblewick takes to the road in a donkey cart. Accompanied by Captain Patrick Dalroy, a crimson-haired giant with a tendency to burst into song, Hump provisions the cart with a cask of good rum, a giant round of cheese, and the signpost from his pub, The Flying Inn.
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The Flying Inn
 - Narrated by: Ray Ritchie
 - Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
 - Release date: 31-05-2023
 - Language: English
 
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