The Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian Podcast

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Episode 118 - The Nutmeg of Consolation (Part 7); Neil Buttery Aug 21, 2022

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At a farewell dinner, there are polar bear stories, thoughts on ageing, and a big transaction toasted with the best Sicilian juice. We also have a great interview with special guest Neil Buttery, who’s going to talk to us about Regency food, drink and puddings. Ch 7.

Episode 117 - The Nutmeg Of Consolation (Part 6) Aug 14, 2022

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The Nutmeg leads the Cornélie on a chase with lame duck ruses, twists and turns, duelling chasers, a familiar decoy trick, and an occulted Star Trek star. After a gunroom dinner with old port, and lots of sails & rigging, there's a very surprising encounter. Ch 6.

Episode 116 - The Nutmeg of Consolation (Part 5) Aug 07, 2022

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Jack & his crew crack on in search of the Cornélie. A Dutch merchantman reveals that one should never say die. Stephen is plagued by dentistry, relative poverty, and moral advantage. Their beautiful restored Nutmeg turns ugly and Jack’s classic capers begin. Ch 5.

Episode 115 - The Nutmeg of Consolation (Part 4) Jul 31, 2022

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Jack and the Nutmeg rush to intercept the French. Stephen spends time with Governor Raffles. We have a plant naming, a local civet (coffee anyone?), and a chance to ponder Anglican prayer. Time & tide wait on no man, whether they’re standing on principle or not! Ch 4.

Episode 114 - The Nutmeg of Consolation (Part 3) Jul 24, 2022

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Heading for Batavia, our heroes and the treaty continue to face piratical dangers. We revisit an O’Brian Scottish brogue, and see an old friend from the Sultan’s court. There’s a new ship on the horizon - but what name will Jack pick for her? Ch 3.

Episode 113 - The Nutmeg of Consolation (Part 2) Jul 17, 2022

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Welby and the Marines shine once more, as Kesegaran and the Dyaks return. Jack keeps the crew pulling together even though there’s no 'widow’s cruse' in sight - just some 'Dublin horse' which goes well with POB’s family wine. For Stephen, swiftlets prove their worth is more than just their edible nests. Ch 2.

Episode 112 - The Nutmeg of Consolation (Part 1) Jul 10, 2022

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The Dianes are boat-building but take time out for a cricket match as supplies run threateningly low. Stephen finds a new role. The swallows are untrue, and the visiting Malays are inscrutable. We reflect on Commodore Anson and do our best to avoid St Famine’s Day. Ch 1.

Episode 111 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Final Part) Jul 03, 2022

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Jack & the crew get busy, Fox gets his way (and, perhaps, gets what's coming to him). Sailors demonstrate mainbrace splicing, and marines demonstrate castramentation, as we reach the bitter end of The Thirteen Gun Salute. Ch 10.

Episode 110 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 10) Jun 26, 2022

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The moon has it in for the Diane, as she heads for her rendezvous with the Surprise carrying an impatient envoy Fox and his suite. There are strained relations, a tromba marina, a Gunroom dinner, time in the rigging, the Articles of War, Coronation Day, a clumsy Stephen and trouble at sea. All this, and a Freudian slip. Ch 9.

Episode 109 - The Thirteen Gun Salute (Part 9) Jun 19, 2022

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As Stephen returns from Kumai, there's danger in the city and a big potential change brewing in the negotiations. Stephen carries out a surprisingly important dissection with Van Buren, whereby spleens are redeemed. Jack enjoys simple sailing and spying on the French frigate, while Fox and the Old Buggers show their true colours. Ch 8.

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