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

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Episode 43 - The Ionian Mission (Final Part) Feb 07, 2021

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We're onto the final leg of the Ionian journey - the true colours of Jack's Turkish allies are finally revealed, which is a setback for Prof Graham. In action off Corfu, the Surprise has a chance of pulling off 'Nelson's Bridge'. Ch 11.

Episode 42 - The Ionian Mission (Part 10) Jan 31, 2021

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Building towards the culmination of our Ionian story - we learn to admire Turkish manners, and meet an actual pope, not to mention a passing encounter with Cleopatra. Jack reflects on hypocrisy and parenthood. Ch 10.

Episode 41 - The Ionian Mission (Part 9) Jan 24, 2021

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The actual Ionian Mission is underway! There are political opportunists looking for guns and power - which one to trust? And can Harte even spell Beylik? Stephen takes a swim, and Babbington takes the heat for his charity towards Lesbians. Ch 9.

Episode 40 - The Ionian Mission (Part 8) Jan 17, 2021

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Jack is back before Admiral Thornton; Stephen has everyone terrified of being castrated by mumps; and the grand oratorio rehearsal survives a big storm. There's a return for the dear Surprise, with news - the French are out! But not before we've talked about Thomas Cochrane. Ch 8.

Episode 39 - The Ionian Mission (Part 7) Jan 10, 2021

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This week there’s a showdown with Harte, Jack gets re-acquainted with an old friend, and Stephen makes an unwelcome entrance. Plus, there’s espionage ashore, resulting in a surprising encounter in a moonlit French marsh. Ch 7.

Episode 38 -The Ionian Mission (Part 6) Jan 03, 2021

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We muse on what is and is not poetical, and Stephen misses a rhinoceros and thousands of flamingos. Jack’s cold continues to dog him, and we have the possibility of some unexpected action, usually the perfect thing to set up our hero, Jack Aubrey. Ch 6,7

Episode 37 - The Ionian Mission (Part 5); David Curtin Dec 27, 2020

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As Jack, alone aboard the Worcester, explores the mysteries of 'Old Bach', we explore them for ourselves, with the help of our guest, music professor David Curtin. We also uncover old cold remedies, and a new horse metaphor. Ch 6.

Episode 36 -The Ionian Mission (Part 4) Dec 20, 2020

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We continue with the Ionian Mission; Jack and Stephen encounter trouble with quails - or are they tribbles? Or partridges in pear trees? Meanwhile Lt Somers loses his cool. Ch 4-6.

Episode 35 - The Ionian Mission (Part 3) Dec 13, 2020

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Jack has been down in the dumps, but a dose of naval discipline and a second pair of stockings seem to be building him back up. Ch 3,4

Episode 34 - The Ionian Mission (Part 2) Dec 06, 2020

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Jack's weaponry lets him down, and we have a heart-stopping moment of anxiety about Stephen. Puddings then become a major topic of conversation, triced about the larboard gumbrils, naturally. Ch 2,3

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