Episodes

  • The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 39 - The Little Bird and the Falcon; a Berry to the Rescue!

    The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 39 - The Little Bird and the Falcon; a Berry to the Rescue!
    Oct 13 2026
    In which a great nobleman, wrestling with emotions and scruples, seeks the companionship of a young and innocent lady in lonely exile, while her devoted old nurse arrives to offer comfort and counsel amidst uncertainties and unspoken sorrows. The quiet evenings spent in the study of history near the fire kindle a delicate intimacy, overshadowed only by the silent turmoil that ghosts the house in winter’s chill.
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    33 mins
  • The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 38 - An Enchantress

    The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 38 - An Enchantress
    Oct 12 2026
    In which the young Richard Feverel grapples with the complex entanglements of family duty, society’s judgments, and an unlikely companionship with a spirited and fallen woman whose wit and candour both challenge and charm him. As he navigates the shadowed interplay of social constraint and personal affection, he finds himself caught between loyalty and rebellion, all under the watchful eyes of those who seek to guide or confine him.
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    44 mins
  • The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 37 - Mrs - Berry on Matrimony

    The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 37 - Mrs - Berry on Matrimony
    Oct 11 2026
    In which the young hero, Richard, wrestles with the tangled duties of love and filial obedience, while Mrs. Berry, a figure at once tender and candid, lays bare the harsh realities of matrimony with homely eloquence and shrewd observation. The arrival of a mysterious lady at Richard’s lodging stirs Mrs. Berry’s suspicions and resolves, only to be overcome by a revelation that humbles her very sense of virtue.
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    30 mins
  • The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 36 - A Dinner-Party at Richmond

    The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 36 - A Dinner-Party at Richmond
    Oct 10 2026
    In which the dashing and audacious presence of a striking lady draws the keen eye of a young gentleman, whose restless spirit navigates the tangled web of society’s subtle intrigues and unspoken designs, amid friendships and whispered confidences. The evening unfolds with lively company, spirited discourse, and the stirring of ideals, as youthful hearts grapple with honour, temptation, and the earnest desire to redeem a world fraught with delicate woes.
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    41 mins
  • The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 35 - Clare’s Marriage

    The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 35 - Clare’s Marriage
    Oct 9 2026
    In which a briskly arranged marriage binds young Clare to the unremarkable John Todhunter, under the determined direction of her mother, Mrs. Doria, whose sharp practicalities harshly shape the course of family affairs and suppress the tender protests of those around her. Meanwhile, Richard wrestles with his own troubled sentiments and the inscrutable distance of his father, caught in a web of familial duty, resentment, and unspoken hopes amidst a society steeped in appearances and restrained emotion.
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    39 mins
  • The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 34 - Conquest of an Epicure

    The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 34 - Conquest of an Epicure
    Oct 8 2026
    In which the young bridal pair, radiant and rightly devoted to one another in the flush of their summer happiness, navigate the complex ties that bind them to family and society, with wise Adrian bearing news and counsel as they prepare for the uneasy reconciliation that awaits. Upon the gentle shore, among admirers and gentle friends, the delicate art of managing hearts and wills unfolds, revealing the subtle difficulties of love’s triumphs mingled with the shadowed demands of duty.
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    52 mins
  • The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 33: Norsing The Devil

    The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 33: Norsing The Devil
    Oct 7 2026
    In which the philosophical Sir Austin faces the bitter trial of his System’s failure embodied in his son’s human frailty, wrestling with grief and self-reproach whilst a compassionate lady offers solace and entreats him to open his heart. Their private dialogue reveals the complexity of love, duty, and the harsh reckonings of consequence, as the baronet resolves to maintain a stoic mask amidst the inner tumult that shadows all lofty designs.
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    27 mins
  • The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 32 - Procession of the Cake

    The Ordeal of Richard Feverel 32 - Procession of the Cake
    Oct 6 2026
    In which the wise and observant Adrian contemplates the curious human follies surrounding the sudden marriage of his cousin Richard, carrying with him the symbolic wedding cake as a portent of upheaval among their kin. The assembly of relatives and friends wrestles with the strange legality and social consequences of this youthful alliance, while Mrs. Doria, driven by a restless energy, confronts the stark reality and pursues practical remedies in a world where reason and emotion are ill at ease.
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    43 mins