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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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The Book Club - Trailer
Episode 1
mardi 10 février 2026 • Duration 01:44
Do you want to learn more about some of the greatest stories ever told? Join Dominic Sandbrook, co-host of The Rest Is History, and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the world of literature.
Each week, our hosts look at either a contemporary or classic title, bringing the historical context behind these famous books to life. This is not your typical literature podcast: The Book Club educates and entertains, unpacking the world of books and the authors that built them.
Join us every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts.
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1. Wuthering Heights: Passion, Violence, and Revenge on the Moors
Episode 1
mardi 17 février 2026 • Duration 01:01:19
Why does Emily Brontë's novel, Wuthering Heights, have such an enduring romantic association? Is Heathcliff a romantic lead, or an abusive antihero? Are the characters aspirational in any way, or irredeemable?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they discuss all this and more.
Email us: thebookclub@goalhanger.com
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Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen
Social Producer: Harry Balden
Video Editor: James Clayden
Head of History: Dom Johnson
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2. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro: Cloning, Free Will, and Soulmates
Episode 2
mardi 24 février 2026 • Duration 01:03:17
What inspired Kazuo Ishiguro’s timeless story about mortality, growing up, and the human condition? How are its characters so relatable, and yet entirely unique? And, why does the dark secret at its heart challenge scientific innovation?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the story behind Kazuo Ishiguro's literary masterpiece, the context in which it was written, and the wonderful story itself.
Email us: thebookclub@goalhanger.com
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Exec Producer: Dom Johnson
Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen
Social Producer: Harry Balden
Video Editor: Joe Pettit
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3. The Great Gatsby: Old Money, Murder, and the American Dream
Episode 3
mardi 3 mars 2026 • Duration 01:08:16
Was Daisy Buchanan, the object of Jay Gatsby’s obsessive love in the novel, inspired by the author’s own love life? What window does The Great Gatsby open onto 1920s America, with its Jazz, flappers, and bootlegging? Who was F. Scott Fitzgerald, the man behind one of the most iconic novels in all literature?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of the Great Gatsby, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
You can order The Great Gatsby and explore our favourite Folio books at http://foliosociety.com/thebookclub
Email us: thebookclub@goalhanger.com
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Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen
Social Producer: Harry Balden
Video Editor: Oliver Oakley
Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
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4. Hamnet: Love, Grief, and Motherhood
Episode 4
mardi 10 mars 2026 • Duration 01:07:10
How does Maggie O'Farrell create the historical figures of William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes Hathaway, in her novel Hamnet? What does the film adaptation starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley do differently to the book? How do the themes of fate and loss affect the characters and the reader?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Hamnet, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
You can order Hamnet and explore our favourite Folio books at https://foliosociety.com/thebookclub
Email us: thebookclub@goalhanger.com
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Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen
Social Producer: Harry Balden
Video Editor: Lorcan Moullier
Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
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5. Nineteen Eighty-Four: Big Brother, Surveillance, and Fear
Episode 5
mardi 17 mars 2026 • Duration 01:28:30
Why is 1984 as relevant today as when it was published? Who is Big Brother, and why is he so powerful? What was George Orwell's intention when creating the world of 1984, and what does it tell us about politics today?Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of 1984, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
You can order 1984 and explore our favourite Folio books at http://foliosociety.com/thebookclub
Email us: thebookclub@goalhanger.com
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Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen
Social Producer: Emma Jackson
Video Editor: Joe Pettit
Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
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6. The Secret History: Dark Academia, Greek Myth, and Murder
Episode 6
mardi 24 mars 2026 • Duration 01:23:14
How does Donna Tartt combine gothic academia and greek mythology in her captivating debut novel? What do the characters tell us about the dark side of human nature? And, did her own university experience influence the story?
Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett discuss all this and more in this week's episode on The Secret History by Donna Tartt.
Explore our favourite Folio books at http://foliosociety.com/thebookclub
Email us: thebookclub@goalhanger.com
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TikTok: @thebookclubpodhq
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YouTube: @TheBookClubPodHQ
Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen
Social Producer: Harry Balden
Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris
Video Editor: Lorcan Moullier
Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
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7. Frankenstein: Horror, Humanity, and Hubris
Episode 7
lundi 30 mars 2026 • Duration 01:16:24
Did Mary Shelley create the first true science fiction novel? Is Frankenstein a philosophical fable? How did Frankenstein inspire countless more horror stories?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Frankenstein, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
You can order Frankenstein and explore our favourite Folio books at https://foliosociety.com/thebookclub
Email us: thebookclub@goalhanger.com
Instagram: @bookclubpodhq
TikTok: @thebookclubpodhq
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Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen
Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris
Social Producer: Harry Balden
Video Editor: Josh Smith
Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
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8. Northern Lights: Dogma, Destiny, and Dæmons
Episode 8
lundi 6 avril 2026 • Duration 01:17:31
To what extent is Pullman’s novel a critique of organised religion? How was Northern Lights inspired by Milton's Paradise Lost? And, did Northern Lights reshape the landscape of modern children's literature?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Northern Lights, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
You can order and explore our favourite Folio books at http://foliosociety.com/thebookclub
Email us: thebookclub@goalhanger.com
Instagram: @bookclubpodhq
TikTok: @thebookclubpodhq
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YouTube: @TheBookClubPodHQ
Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen
Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris
Social Producer: Harry Balden
Video Editor: Lorcan Moullier
Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
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9. Normal People: Class, Ireland, and Heartbreak
Episode 9
lundi 13 avril 2026 • Duration 01:09:49
Is Sally Rooney's hit novel really a love story? How does class division impact the love Marianne and Connell feel for each other? Is Rooney creating a relatable story of miscommunication during first loves, or a tale of heartbreak and loss?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Normal People, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
Email us: thebookclub@goalhanger.com
Instagram: @bookclubpodhq
TikTok: @thebookclubpodhq
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YouTube: @TheBookClubPodHQ
Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen
Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris
Social Producer: Harry Balden
Video Editor: James Clayden
Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
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