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

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Episode 63 - The Far Side Of The World (Part 9) Jun 27, 2021

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Jack is happy to be alive, so we explore the lot of women and men in the world, and how this relates to the Articles of War. Stephen tries bird-watching in a storm, resulting in a change in plans, and a visit to another uncharted island, this time flying a strange signal ... Ch 9.

Episode 62 - The Far Side Of The World (Part 8) Jun 20, 2021

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Stephen and Jack figure out how they might survive on their desert island, if only Stephen can get on board with Jack’s taste in coconuts. We’re going to talk about rumours of a new Patrick O’Brian movie project on the horizon, while Jimmy Buffett takes us to the far side of the world. Ch 8.

Episode 61 - The Far Side Of The World (Part 7); Clare Hunt Jun 13, 2021

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In the Galápagos Islands we consider wildlife, mating rituals and gobstoppers. Stephen gets angry with Jack, and they learn that skipping a night of music can have disastrous results. Jack and Stephen become part of a new crew, and contemplate some wizened, purse-like objects. Meanwhile, we talk to Clare Hunt of the National Museum of the Royal Navy. Ch 7.

Episode 60 - The Far Side Of The World (Part 6) Jun 06, 2021

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Jack and the Surprise find an accommodating island, the sun comes out and things start to look a little better before the trouble starts - especially if your last name starts with an “H.” We have a couple of chases, some unearthly wailing and learn that Paradise might be closer than we know. Ch 6.

Episode 59 - The Far Side Of The World (Part 5) May 30, 2021

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There's time ashore for Maturin and Martin, but the owl-faced night ape takes its toll, and South America offers addictive new possibilities. As the repaired Surprise races to catch the Norfolk, there are complications, a prize in view and the Horn to weather. Ch 5.

Episode 58 - The Far Side of the World (Part 4) May 23, 2021

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Trouble and foreboding aboard the Surprise - adultery threatens the equanimity of the ship, and Jack would rather heave-to and paint than cross the Line. Terrible puns are his only relief, sadly. Ch 4.

Episode 57 - The Far Side of the World (Part 3) May 16, 2021

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Out at sea, the new crew of the Surprise is getting to know each other better. Blood letting is just around the corner, but not in the way that you'd think. To top it all, there's a troublesome goat, so grab a dish of tea and enjoy the episode. Ch 3

Episode 56 - The Far Side of the World (Part 2) May 09, 2021

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Jack is getting ready for sea, and Stephen is birding at the top of Gibraltar rock, but what is the port admiral up to? What's going on among the warrant officers? And who is that uncommonly handsome young woman? Ch 2.

Episode 55 - The Far Side of the World (Part 1) May 02, 2021

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We're starting a new book, beginning in Gibraltar and all seems suddenly right with the world - the Fieldings reunited, Stephen's message to Diana on its way, and the Surprise on a new mission to The Far Side Of The World. We learn about the art of spin doctoring, and the fallacious nature of Black Swans. What could possibly go wrong? Ch 1.

Episode 54 - Treason's Harbour (Final Part) Apr 25, 2021

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The end of Treason's Harbour should also be the end of the line for Wray, Harte, the Surprise and the Dey of Mascara - but how will that work out in the end? Meanwhile, it's a whole new year for the Lubber's Hole! Ch 10

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