Episodes

  • Gretchen-W. S. Gilbert

    Gretchen-W. S. Gilbert
    Aug 24 2026
    The Bab Ballads is a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the talented W. S. Gilbert, featuring his own whimsical comic illustrations. Written before he gained fame for his iconic comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan, these Ballads showcase Gilberts innovative topsy-turvy style, where absurd premises lead to hilariously logical consequences. Infused with his signature cynicism and sharp satire, the Ballads not only captivated audiences on their own but also served as a rich source for characters, plot elements, and songs that would later appear in Gilbert and Sullivans operas. The title Bab Ballads pays homage to Gilberts childhood nickname, under which he would later sign his charming illustrations.
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2, No. 23, August, 1921-W. H. Fawcett

    Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2, No. 23, August, 1921-W. H. Fawcett
    Aug 23 2026
    The Bab Ballads is a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the talented W. S. Gilbert, featuring his own whimsical comic illustrations. Written before he gained fame for his iconic comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan, these Ballads showcase Gilberts innovative topsy-turvy style, where absurd premises lead to hilariously logical consequences. Infused with his signature cynicism and sharp satire, the Ballads not only captivated audiences on their own but also served as a rich source for characters, plot elements, and songs that would later appear in Gilbert and Sullivans operas. The title Bab Ballads pays homage to Gilberts childhood nickname, under which he would later sign his charming illustrations.
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Auguste Rodin-Rainer Maria Rilke

    Auguste Rodin-Rainer Maria Rilke
    Aug 22 2026
    The Bab Ballads is a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the talented W. S. Gilbert, featuring his own whimsical comic illustrations. Written before he gained fame for his iconic comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan, these Ballads showcase Gilberts innovative topsy-turvy style, where absurd premises lead to hilariously logical consequences. Infused with his signature cynicism and sharp satire, the Ballads not only captivated audiences on their own but also served as a rich source for characters, plot elements, and songs that would later appear in Gilbert and Sullivans operas. The title Bab Ballads pays homage to Gilberts childhood nickname, under which he would later sign his charming illustrations.
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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • Man of Means-C. H. Bovill, P. G. Wodehouse

    Man of Means-C. H. Bovill, P. G. Wodehouse
    Aug 21 2026
    The Bab Ballads is a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the talented W. S. Gilbert, featuring his own whimsical comic illustrations. Written before he gained fame for his iconic comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan, these Ballads showcase Gilberts innovative topsy-turvy style, where absurd premises lead to hilariously logical consequences. Infused with his signature cynicism and sharp satire, the Ballads not only captivated audiences on their own but also served as a rich source for characters, plot elements, and songs that would later appear in Gilbert and Sullivans operas. The title Bab Ballads pays homage to Gilberts childhood nickname, under which he would later sign his charming illustrations.
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    2 hrs and 59 mins
  • Pirates of Penzance-W. S. Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan

    Pirates of Penzance-W. S. Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan
    Aug 20 2026
    The Bab Ballads is a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the talented W. S. Gilbert, featuring his own whimsical comic illustrations. Written before he gained fame for his iconic comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan, these Ballads showcase Gilberts innovative topsy-turvy style, where absurd premises lead to hilariously logical consequences. Infused with his signature cynicism and sharp satire, the Ballads not only captivated audiences on their own but also served as a rich source for characters, plot elements, and songs that would later appear in Gilbert and Sullivans operas. The title Bab Ballads pays homage to Gilberts childhood nickname, under which he would later sign his charming illustrations.
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Ingoldsby Legends, 1st Series-Richard Harris Barham

    Ingoldsby Legends, 1st Series-Richard Harris Barham
    Aug 19 2026
    The Bab Ballads is a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the talented W. S. Gilbert, featuring his own whimsical comic illustrations. Written before he gained fame for his iconic comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan, these Ballads showcase Gilberts innovative topsy-turvy style, where absurd premises lead to hilariously logical consequences. Infused with his signature cynicism and sharp satire, the Ballads not only captivated audiences on their own but also served as a rich source for characters, plot elements, and songs that would later appear in Gilbert and Sullivans operas. The title Bab Ballads pays homage to Gilberts childhood nickname, under which he would later sign his charming illustrations.
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    9 hrs and 41 mins
  • Autumn Leaves, Original Pieces in Prose and Verse-Anne Wales Abbot

    Autumn Leaves, Original Pieces in Prose and Verse-Anne Wales Abbot
    Aug 18 2026
    The Bab Ballads is a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the talented W. S. Gilbert, featuring his own whimsical comic illustrations. Written before he gained fame for his iconic comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan, these Ballads showcase Gilberts innovative topsy-turvy style, where absurd premises lead to hilariously logical consequences. Infused with his signature cynicism and sharp satire, the Ballads not only captivated audiences on their own but also served as a rich source for characters, plot elements, and songs that would later appear in Gilbert and Sullivans operas. The title Bab Ballads pays homage to Gilberts childhood nickname, under which he would later sign his charming illustrations.
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    4 hrs and 22 mins
  • Holiday Songs-Ella Wheeler Wilcox

    Holiday Songs-Ella Wheeler Wilcox
    Aug 17 2026
    The Bab Ballads is a delightful collection of light verse crafted by the talented W. S. Gilbert, featuring his own whimsical comic illustrations. Written before he gained fame for his iconic comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan, these Ballads showcase Gilberts innovative topsy-turvy style, where absurd premises lead to hilariously logical consequences. Infused with his signature cynicism and sharp satire, the Ballads not only captivated audiences on their own but also served as a rich source for characters, plot elements, and songs that would later appear in Gilbert and Sullivans operas. The title Bab Ballads pays homage to Gilberts childhood nickname, under which he would later sign his charming illustrations.
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    52 mins