Reading Between The Lines – the story podcast from The People’s Friend
DC ThomsonEach episode, we’ll take a look back through over 150 years of fabulous fiction in “The People’s Friend” to pick out a story to read — and then we’ll get together for a wee chat about it. Make yourself a cup of tea, pull up a chair, and come join us.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 38 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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In our final episode of the season, "St. Valentine's Violets" by Ida May, first published in February 1930, the team finally get to the bottom of the Ida May mystery from episode 6. And we ask the question, "meddling mums" or "mother knows best"?!
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In a big departure from the "Friend" usual, the team discuss "The Cup Final And The Trouser Tree" from much loved A.P. Macdonald. What did we think of this tall tale being in the magazine?
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"I'll Soon Be Home Again" first published January 1945 speaks to a world nearing the end of war. The Fiction team share insight into writing stories for the "Friend", and Jacqueline takes issue with the father in the story. . .
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In "A Cinema Star", Jacqueline, Marion and Jacki take issue with Barry's interpretation of a controversial story! Julian is possibly the most villainous love interest yet . . .
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Reviews
- A mini book club
Well this is grand! It's like a miniature book club (with short stories instead of books) in which you don't have to read the story in advance because someone reads it to you. And then you can listen to people have a natter about the story - which actually does sound like the kind of conversation you'd get in a book club (if you go to one where people have read the book). There's also a bit of history and context about the People's Friend Magazine, which is a fun bonus if you're a regular reader... more
Apple Podcasts4SharnBryn
Australia3 years ago - Flopsy
I love being read to and oh the joy of hearing stories from The Friend written a hundred years ago! Not so keen to hear the discussion from younger members who jolt you back into the harsh ugly reality of the thoughts of modern day. Please let the stories stand alone for enjoyment. There has never been any sense in applying reality to any People’s Friend story. They are an escape from reality and all readers know that.
Apple Podcasts3qwertyjafxAustralia3 years ago - The MacPeever’s Christmas Cards
Very funny, just the thing for a snowy evening. Reminds me of the radio dramas of the ‘olden’ days. Judey has a wonderful voice for reading, also enjoy her reading the People’s Friend audio stories.
Well done. I looked forward to more stories.
Apple Podcasts5Tiggy Ellen
Canada5 years ago - So so happy about this podcast!
I have no words to say how happy I am about the People Friend’s brand new podcast: I enjoyed the recorded stories that used to appear on your website so much that I could not be without them....and now my dream has come true, beautifully recorded stories for the next thirty years, as It is said in the introduction to the first episode- I am 59 now, so I can look forward to listening to your stories well into my nineties, what a wonderful prospect! I love the McPeevers’ Christmas story to no en... more
Apple Podcasts5cranelover62
Italy5 years ago
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