Episodes

  • Divorce-Charles Williams

    Divorce-Charles Williams
    Aug 20 2026
    Byron wrote the Hebrew Melodies to accompany music by the composer Isaac Nathan which he claimed derived from Synagogue tunes used at the time of the Temple in Jerusalem, although it is likely that most of the music was from more recent European sources. While some of the poems are based on stories from the Book of Job most have no specific religious or Hebrew connotations. The poems were widely admired, influencing works by Heine and Lermontov and being set to music by composers including Mendelssohn, Schumann and Mussorgsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
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    2 hrs and 34 mins
  • Cinema of Orson Welles-Peter Bogdanovich

    Cinema of Orson Welles-Peter Bogdanovich
    Aug 19 2026
    Byron wrote the Hebrew Melodies to accompany music by the composer Isaac Nathan which he claimed derived from Synagogue tunes used at the time of the Temple in Jerusalem, although it is likely that most of the music was from more recent European sources. While some of the poems are based on stories from the Book of Job most have no specific religious or Hebrew connotations. The poems were widely admired, influencing works by Heine and Lermontov and being set to music by composers including Mendelssohn, Schumann and Mussorgsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
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    55 mins
  • George Bernard Shaw-G. K. Chesterton

    George Bernard Shaw-G. K. Chesterton
    Aug 18 2026
    Byron wrote the Hebrew Melodies to accompany music by the composer Isaac Nathan which he claimed derived from Synagogue tunes used at the time of the Temple in Jerusalem, although it is likely that most of the music was from more recent European sources. While some of the poems are based on stories from the Book of Job most have no specific religious or Hebrew connotations. The poems were widely admired, influencing works by Heine and Lermontov and being set to music by composers including Mendelssohn, Schumann and Mussorgsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
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    5 hrs and 46 mins
  • Childe Harold's Pilgrimage Cantos I - II-George Gordon, Lord Byron

    Childe Harold's Pilgrimage Cantos I - II-George Gordon, Lord Byron
    Aug 17 2026
    Byron wrote the Hebrew Melodies to accompany music by the composer Isaac Nathan which he claimed derived from Synagogue tunes used at the time of the Temple in Jerusalem, although it is likely that most of the music was from more recent European sources. While some of the poems are based on stories from the Book of Job most have no specific religious or Hebrew connotations. The poems were widely admired, influencing works by Heine and Lermontov and being set to music by composers including Mendelssohn, Schumann and Mussorgsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
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    2 hrs and 14 mins
  • Hours of Idleness-George Gordon, Lord Byron

    Hours of Idleness-George Gordon, Lord Byron
    Aug 16 2026
    Byron wrote the Hebrew Melodies to accompany music by the composer Isaac Nathan which he claimed derived from Synagogue tunes used at the time of the Temple in Jerusalem, although it is likely that most of the music was from more recent European sources. While some of the poems are based on stories from the Book of Job most have no specific religious or Hebrew connotations. The poems were widely admired, influencing works by Heine and Lermontov and being set to music by composers including Mendelssohn, Schumann and Mussorgsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
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    2 hrs and 56 mins
  • Four Science Fiction Stories-Alan E. Nourse

    Four Science Fiction Stories-Alan E. Nourse
    Aug 15 2026
    Byron wrote the Hebrew Melodies to accompany music by the composer Isaac Nathan which he claimed derived from Synagogue tunes used at the time of the Temple in Jerusalem, although it is likely that most of the music was from more recent European sources. While some of the poems are based on stories from the Book of Job most have no specific religious or Hebrew connotations. The poems were widely admired, influencing works by Heine and Lermontov and being set to music by composers including Mendelssohn, Schumann and Mussorgsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
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    3 hrs and 59 mins
  • Four Noncanonical Sherlock Holmes Short Stories-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    Four Noncanonical Sherlock Holmes Short Stories-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
    Aug 11 2026
    Byron wrote the Hebrew Melodies to accompany music by the composer Isaac Nathan which he claimed derived from Synagogue tunes used at the time of the Temple in Jerusalem, although it is likely that most of the music was from more recent European sources. While some of the poems are based on stories from the Book of Job most have no specific religious or Hebrew connotations. The poems were widely admired, influencing works by Heine and Lermontov and being set to music by composers including Mendelssohn, Schumann and Mussorgsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Prisoner of Chillon-George Gordon, Lord Byron

    Prisoner of Chillon-George Gordon, Lord Byron
    Aug 2 2026
    "Prisoner of Chillon" by George Gordon, Lord Byron is a poignant exploration of the human spirit's resilience in the face of confinement and despair. The poem tells the story of a prisoner trapped in the Château de Chillon, reflecting on themes of freedom, suffering, and the enduring power of hope. Its emotional depth and lyrical beauty resonate with listeners today, reminding us of the universal struggle for liberation and the strength found in faith and perseverance. Byron's masterful use of language and imagery invites audiences to contemplate the nature of captivity and the indomitable will to overcome adversity, making this work a timeless classic worth experiencing.
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    1 hr and 41 mins