Reading Jane Austen

In this episode, we read chapters 22 to 26 of Emma. We talk about Frank’s arrival, the dinner at the Coles, and the way ... Read more

In this episode, we are joined by Harriet’s partner, Michael, and read chapters 16 to 21 of Emma. We talk about the myst... Read more

In this episode, we read chapters 11 to 15 of Emma. We talk about the introduction of John and Isabella Knightley, how E... Read more

In this episode, we read chapters 6 to 10 of Emma. We talk about the hints Jane Austen gives us about Emma’s blunders, E... Read more

In this episode, we read the first five chapters of Emma. We give a brief publishing history, and talk about how much we... Read more

In this episode, we finish up reading Mansfield Park, with Chapters 46 to 48. We talk about contrasts within the book, t... Read more

In this bonus mini-episode, Harriet has a discussion with three of the co-creators of webseries Rational Creatures. This... Read more

In this episode, we read Chapters 40 to 45 of Mansfield Park. We talk about the plot of a girl brought up in privileged ... Read more

In this episode, we read Chapters 35 to 39 of Mansfield Park. We talk about how Edmund and Mary dismiss Fanny’s concerns... Read more

In this episode, we read Chapters 31 to 34 of Mansfield Park. We talk about Fanny's initial failure to realise she has r... Read more