Episodes

  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 11 - November

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 11 - November
    Sep 26 2026
    In which I take great delight in the company of friends and the pleasures of fine food, music, and new acquisitions, whilst managing the cares and business attendant upon my service to my Lord and the affairs of the sea; daily life is enlivened by courtly visits, the Queen’s presence, honest discourse, and the comfort of home amid occasional petty quarrels and considerations of fortune. Throughout these November days, I observe with keen eye the changes in fashion and spirit of the times, attend to family matters and official duties, and find joy in the small but significant advancements that mark my commerce and contentment.
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    37 mins
  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 10 - October

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 10 - October
    Sep 23 2026
    In which I take diligent note of the hours spent about the business of the Navy and the adorning of my house, whilst observing the curious antics of those at court and the weighty trials of the King's adversaries. My days are a mixture of public affairs and private cares, marked by the attendance on my Lord, the management of household mischiefs, and the somber shadow cast by recent executions and whispered intrigues.
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    33 mins
  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 9 - September

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 9 - September
    Sep 20 2026
    In which I diligently attend to my Lord’s affairs and household, balancing the import of court commissions, private wagers, and the care of my home amidst news of royal illness and departure; all the while I find pleasure and vexation in commerce, company, and the ordering of both men and masonry. The passing days are marked by solemn sermons, the throng of fairs, society’s intrigues, and the constant hum of London’s multifarious engagements, even as the shadow of mourning falls upon our city.
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    26 mins
  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 8 - August

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 8 - August
    Sep 17 2026
    In which I find myself much engaged with the workings of the Navy Office and the Privy Seal, observing the small gains and unexpected profits that come with my new duties, whilst also tending to the daily concerns of my family and acquaintances in London. The days are filled with visits, business dealings, diversions to theatres and taverns, and the quiet troubles of trust and health that colour the fabric of my domestic and official life.
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    35 mins
  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 7 - July

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 7 - July
    Sep 14 2026
    In which I find myself adventuring through the intricate affairs of the Navy Office and the Admiralty, endeavouring to secure my patent and settle accounts amidst the bustle and ceremony of Restoration London, whilst observing the comings and goings of notable personages and the music and sermons that stir the city’s soul. The days are richly filled with business, convivial company, and the domestic cares of preparing a new house, all set against the backdrop of a kingdom waking anew to its sovereign and old customs restored.
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    33 mins
  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 6 - June

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 6 - June
    Sep 11 2026
    In which I find myself engaged in the bustle of London and naval affairs amidst the King's return and the shifting tides of power, attending to accounts, business negotiations, and the prospects of office under the watchful eye of my Lord. The days are filled with visits, letters, social encounters, and the hopeful expectation of securing my place as Clerk of the Acts, while observing the manners and amusements of those around me.
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    30 mins
  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 5 - May

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 5 - May
    Sep 8 2026
    In which the world seems newly awakened to joy and loyal observance as the King's letter begets much cheer and solemn proclamations throughout the fleet and country; preparations unfold with care and grandeur, whilst the thoughts of home and family mingle with the bustling duties of service. Amidst tides of hope and daily encounters, there is a quiet poignancy in close attentions, voyages to foreign courts, and the solemnity of heraldic honours, all gently chronicled with a watchful, affectionate eye.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 4 - April

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 4 - April
    Sep 5 2026
    In which I embark upon my naval duties aboard the Nazeby amidst the stirring tides of political change, observing the uneasy interplay of loyalties and preparations for the King's impending return, whilst attending to the manifold demands of commission and company. The days unfold with a mixture of care for my private affairs, the lively fellowship of shipboard music and mirth, and the sober reflections upon the prospects of peace and restoration that lie just beyond our harbour.
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    31 mins