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

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Episode 70 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 6) Sep 05, 2021

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This week Babbington returns, as do honey-buzzards, cricket and hurling. Ashgrove Cottage comes to pieces at the hands of sailors. Reverend Martin is upset by the cost of setting up house, and he abandons bird-watching when Stephen needs it most. Finally, Jack gets an unexpected visit that changes everything. Ch 6.

Episode 69 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 5) Aug 29, 2021

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Stephen hears a heart-breaking verse of Dryden, contemplates shearwaters, pulls a deserving nose and finally hangs out with his royal protectors. Along the way, he takes care of a big old MacGuffin. Ch 5.

Episode 68 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 4) Aug 22, 2021

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After avoiding a bit of Cochrane action, Jack is on his way home, via London, in a leathern convenience. We find out how to kick up Bob's a-dying, and Jack is set for a fortune or a disaster - which will it be? Ch. 4

Episode 67 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 3) Aug 15, 2021

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Jack, Stephen and the crew are chasing the Spartan, but pursued by their own doubts and superstitions. Three sightings, but will the tight-lipped crew take one last prize? Ch 3

Episode 66 - The Reverse Of The Medal (Part 2) Aug 08, 2021

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Stephen and Jack are underway, still reflecting on the appearance of Sam Panda, pondering admirals, wives, saints and Jesuits along the way. And there's a new chase on the horizon! Ch 2.

Episode 65 - The Reverse of the Medal (Part 1) Aug 01, 2021

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We're at the beginning of The Reverse of the Medal - The Surprise and her captured whaler join the West Indies fleet, as people wonder whether Jack’s luck has run out. Stephen is back in high demand as a surgeon and intelligence agent, and Jack gets a surprise visit from a strangely familiar face. Ch 1.

Crossing The Line Special - Music Jul 25, 2021

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The last of our series of Crossing The Line specials is all about music. With the help of special guest Rachel McMillan, we look back at how music has enriched the Patrick O'Brian stories, and look forward to musical treats to come. Bach, Boccherini and Mozart for all hands!

Crossing The Line Special - Children Jul 19, 2021

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Our latest Crossing The Line special is all about children in the world of Patrick O'Brian. As we talk about Forshaw, Dil and squeakers past and present, we’re joined by special guest Steve Morris of the Cine Files podcast, and a special host too!

Crossing The Line Special - Humour Jul 11, 2021

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A mid season special, featuring a mix of highlights from past shows and fresh commentary.

We're reaching out to a selected few of our past guests to add some of their thoughts, too - listen out for Eva Sandor joining us this week, as first of these specials comes out, on the topic of POB's humour.

Episode 64 - The Far Side Of The World (Final Part) Jul 04, 2021

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The Far Side Of The World reaches a climax - there's confrontation and betrayal ashore, but who's that on the horizon? And we get a definitive answer to the question 'can it be ate?' - shark lovers, look away now. Ch 10

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