Episodes

  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 9 - Dreadful Occurrences in Madagascar

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 9 - Dreadful Occurrences in Madagascar
    May 3 2026
    In which our intrepid traveller recounts a perilous encounter on the island of Madagascar, where a fragile truce with the native inhabitants is broken by an ill-advised act, leading to a night of dreadful violence and burning. The narrative unfolds with sober reflection on the fury of men and the heavy cost of rash revenge, as the author bears witness to a grim and fiery assault that leaves sorrow and ruin in its wake.
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    36 mins
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 8 - Sails From the Island For the Brazils

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 8 - Sails From the Island For the Brazils
    May 2 2026
    In which the endeavours to convert and civilise the island’s savages are advanced through the earnest labours of a newly devout woman and the distribution of a Bible, proving the fruit of patient instruction and divine providence. Following a grievous loss and a fierce encounter with native canoes, preparations are made for further settlement and supply of the colony, revealing the enduring spirit and trials of those who seek to cultivate a new society.
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    34 mins
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 7 - Conversation Betwixt Will Atkins and His Wife

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 7 - Conversation Betwixt Will Atkins and His Wife
    May 1 2026
    In which the narrative tenderly unfolds the transformation of a wild island community through the gentle power of sincere repentance, religious instruction, and solemn ceremony, revealing the profound effect of faith and charity even among the most untamed and unfamiliar. The story further depicts the establishment of order and settled property among diverse inhabitants, under gentle governance and the spirit of neighbourly concord, as the colony begins to take shape with careful attention to justice and humanity.
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    28 mins
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 6 - The French Clergyman's Counsel, Part 2

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 6 - The French Clergyman's Counsel, Part 2
    Apr 30 2026
    In which a devout clergyman earnestly exhorts the settlement’s English inhabitants to solemnly marry their native wives and to fervently instruct both them and their children in the knowledge of the Christian faith, pressing the importance of spiritual salvation above all worldly concerns. With heartfelt discourse and solemn ceremonies, the narrative paints a tender scene of awakening conscience, repentance, and the delicate endeavour to bring heathen souls within the tender mercy of Christ’s Church.
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    34 mins
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 6 - The French Clergyman's Counsel, Part 1

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 6 - The French Clergyman's Counsel, Part 1
    Apr 29 2026
    In which the narrator relates earnest dialogues with the Spaniards about their despair and struggles amid savages, and recounts his own efforts to unite and provide for the divided colony, furnishing them with tools, supplies, and skilled artificers to improve their condition. He also introduces a reflective French ecclesiastic whose grave admonitions concerning the moral and religious conduct of the inhabitants prompt considerations pivotal to the colony’s future well-being.
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    38 mins
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 5 - A Great Victory

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 5 - A Great Victory
    Apr 28 2026
    In which a formidable host of savages challenges the small colony, leading to fierce encounters that strain the men’s courage and resources, yet through stratagem and perseverance they prevail and gradually tame their foes into a subdued and helpful community. The narrative then turns to peaceful industry and ingenious constructions, with the colony making remarkable progress in civilising the natives, fostering growth, and establishing a manner of rustic order and domesticity upon the island.
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    30 mins
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 4 - Renewed Invasion of Savages

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 4 - Renewed Invasion of Savages
    Apr 27 2026
    In which a serious altercation arises between the Englishmen and Spaniards, leading to the exile of the troublesome Englishmen who later embark upon a perilous voyage to capture natives, only to return with a difficult burden of prisoners. Their colony, divided and marked by contrasting industry and negligence, faces a savage incursion that tests their courage and unity, revealing both the frailty and fortitude of their human condition upon the island.
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    53 mins
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 3 - Fight With Cannibals

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 3 - Fight With Cannibals
    Apr 26 2026
    In which the uneasy peace between two factions of English settlers and Spaniards on a secluded island is marked by threats, ruinous assaults, and cautious forgiveness, all under the watchful eye of the Spaniards who strive to maintain order amidst discord. The arrival of hostile native parties and a fierce battle between them forces these uneasy neighbours to unite in secrecy and prudence, fostering a hard-won period of quiet and concealment to preserve their fragile existence.
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    33 mins