The Book Club, hosted by Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett, brings the historical context behind famous books to life. Each week, the hosts explore a classic or contemporary title, unpacking the world in which it was written and the story behind its author. This is not your typical literature podcast: The Book Club educates AND entertains, leaving you knowing some of the greatest stories ever told.
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40. Master And Commander: The History Behind the Epic
Saison 1 · Épisode 40
mardi 10 novembre 2026 • Durée 01:19:11
Are the Master And Commander novels as good as the film? Why was there so much mystery surrounding the life of author Patrick O’Brian? And, why did the series initially struggle to take off?
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39. Catcher In The Rye: JD Salinger’s American Rebel
Saison 1 · Épisode 39
mardi 3 novembre 2026 • Durée 01:09:28
Did ‘The Catcher In The Rye’ create modern youth culture? What made JD Salinger’s writing so unique? And, how was the novel rooted in Salinger’s service in the Second World War?
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38. The Truth Behind Stephen King’s The Shining
Saison 1 · Épisode 38
mardi 27 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:20:00
How did Stephen King's stay in a ghostly hotel in Colorado inspire The Shining? Is Stanley Kubrick's iconic movie a faithful adaptation? And, is King a good writer?
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37. Dostoevsky’s Russian Masterpiece: White Nights
Saison 1 · Épisode 37
lundi 19 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:18:56
Who was Fyodor Dostoevsky? Was White Nights his masterpiece? And, how did the world of 19th century Russia influence his writing?
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36. The Bell Jar: Sylvia Plath’s Tragedy
Saison 1 · Épisode 36
lundi 12 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:34:02
How did the paranoia of 1950s McCarthyist America shape Sylvia Plath? Why was The Bell Jar the poet's only novel? And, what was the truth of her relationship with fellow poet Ted Hughes?
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35. Goldfinger: The Ultimate James Bond Novel
Saison 1 · Épisode 35
lundi 5 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:15:12
Why did James Bond appeal to 1950s Britain? Is Goldfinger hopelessly out of date? And, who really inspired the titular villain?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Goldfinger, and the world it was born of.
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34. American Psycho: Murder, Trump, and New York City
Saison 1 · Épisode 34
lundi 28 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:12:48
Why was the book so heavily censored on publication? Is the novel gratuitously violent? And, what happened when Tabby met Bret Easton Ellis?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of American Psycho, and the world it was born of.
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33. Jane Eyre: The Best Brontë Novel?
Saison 1 · Épisode 33
lundi 21 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:22:01
Why is Jane Eyre a romantic classic? Who was Charlotte Brontë? And, what social critiques lie in the heart of the novel?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Jane Eyre, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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32. A Month In The Country: Is This The Greatest Novella Ever Written?
Épisode 32
lundi 14 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:05:10
How did the First World War affect the British soldier survivors? Is this pastoral novella one of the UK's best books? How did J L Carr's Yorkshire upbringing impact the setting and tone of the story?
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31. Lord Of The Flies: Survival Of The Fittest
Saison 1 · Épisode 31
lundi 7 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:17:57
How did William Golding’s experience in the Second World War inspire Lord Of The Flies? Why was the novel initially rejected by publishers? And, what does it say it about the fragile nature of society?
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