The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin

The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin

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While fashions change and technology evolves, there are just some things about being human that transcend time. And the persistence of those human experiences is why anyone can find themselves in the timeless, romantic, and funny novels of Jane Austen.The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin brings a fresh voice to these classic stories. Hosted by writer and comedian Alison Larkin, each season will present an Austen novel with her award-winning narration and feature chats with actors, writers, and other fascinating people who have one thing in common: a passionate love for Jane Austen. Whether you’re a die-hard Au...

Introducing: Book Club Babes

Introducing: Book Club Babes

We'd like to introduce you to Book Club Babes, your new favourite book club podcast! Each month, hosts Chantal Blakely and Katelynn Nangle read one book and discuss their opinions and insights into that book in weekly installments. This week, you'll hear them discussing Chapters 1-10 of The Women by Kristin Hannah — and they get what all the hype is about! Join the discussion in their ⁠⁠⁠Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠ Get social with them on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠@bookclubbabes.pod⁠⁠⁠ For more info on upcoming re

Sep 3, 2024 • 1:03:36

Summer Break

Summer Break

The Jane Austen Podcast is taking a summer break. But you can catch Alison Larkin now on tour with her show "Alison Larkin: Grief… A Comedy". To find tour dates go to alisonlarkin.com The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us

Aug 1, 2024 • 0:57

Bonus Episode: Caroline Jane Knight

Bonus Episode: Caroline Jane Knight

Join Alison as she interviews Caroline Jane Knight (author and relative of Jane Austen) in Jane Austen's former home. The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favori

Jul 30, 2024 • 1:01:13

Emma: Chapters 54-55

Emma: Chapters 54-55

Time passed on. A few more to-morrows, and the party from London would be arriving... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Realm shows? Join our Discord

Jul 23, 2024 • 38:21

Emma: Chapters 52-53

Emma: Chapters 52-53

It was a very great relief to Emma to find Harriet as desirous as herself to avoid a meeting. Their intercourse was painful enough by letter. How much worse, had they been obliged to meet!The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away.For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there!Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content!Follow us on

Jul 16, 2024 • 46:11

Emma: Chapters 50-51

Emma: Chapters 50-51

What totally different feelings did Emma take back into the house from what she had brought out!—she had then been only daring to hope for a little respite of suffering;—she was now in an exquisite flutter of happiness, and such happiness moreover as she believed must still be greater when the flutter should have passed away...The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away.For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there!L

Jul 9, 2024 • 43:03

Emma: Chapters 48-49

Emma: Chapters 48-49

Till now that she was threatened with its loss, Emma had never known how much of her happiness depended on being first with Mr. Knightley, first in interest and affection...The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away.For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there!Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content!Follow us on Insta

Jun 25, 2024 • 46:38

Emma: Chapter 47

Emma: Chapter 47

"Harriet, poor Harriet!"The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away.For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there!Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content!Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Realm shows? Join our Discord.Visit our merch store: realm.fm/merchFind and support our sponsors a

Jun 18, 2024 • 32:54

Emma: Chapters 45-46

Emma: Chapters 45-46

Emma's pensive meditations, as she walked home, were not interrupted; but on entering the parlour, she found those who must rouse her...The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away.For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there!Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content!Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about

Jun 11, 2024 • 40:19

Emma: Chapters 43-44

Emma: Chapters 43-44

They had a very fine day for Box Hill; and all the other outward circumstances of arrangement, accommodation, and punctuality, were in favour of a pleasant party...The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away.For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there!Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content!Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and

Jun 4, 2024 • 42:28

Emma: Chapter 42

Emma: Chapter 42

After being long fed with hopes of a speedy visit from Mr. and Mrs. Suckling, the Highbury world were obliged to endure the mortification of hearing that they could not possibly come till the autumn...The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away.For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there!Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content

May 28, 2024 • 37:17

Emma: Chapters 39-41

Emma: Chapters 39-41

This little explanation with Mr. Knightley gave Emma considerable pleasure. It was one of the agreeable recollections of the ball, which she walked about the lawn the next morning to enjoy... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! F

May 21, 2024 • 47:41

Emma: Chapters 37-38

Emma: Chapters 37-38

A very little quiet reflection was enough to satisfy Emma as to the nature of her agitation on hearing this news of Frank Churchill. She was soon convinced that it was not for herself she was feeling at all apprehensive or embarrassed; it was for him... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Sub

May 14, 2024 • 39:56

Emma: Chapters 35-36

Emma: Chapters 35-36

When the ladies returned to the drawing-room after dinner, Emma found it hardly possible to prevent their making two distinct parties;—with so much perseverance in judging and behaving ill did Mrs. Elton engross Jane Fairfax and slight herself... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscriber

May 7, 2024 • 36:15

Emma: Chapters 33-34

Emma: Chapters 33-34

Emma was not required, by any subsequent discovery, to retract her ill opinion of Mrs. Elton... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Realm shows? Join o

Apr 30, 2024 • 43:52

Emma: Chapters 31-32

Emma: Chapters 31-32

Emma continued to entertain no doubt of her being in love. Her ideas only varied as to the how much... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Realm shows?

Apr 23, 2024 • 42:00

Emma: Chapters 29-30

Emma: Chapters 29-30

It may be possible to do without dancing entirely. Instances have been known of young people passing many, many months successively, without being at any ball of any description, and no material injury accrue either to body or mind;—but when a beginning is made, it must be a very heavy set that does not ask for more... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! List

Apr 16, 2024 • 38:40

Emma: Chapters 27-28

Emma: Chapters 27-28

Emma must have delighted the Coles—worthy people, who deserved to be made happy!—And left a name behind her that would not soon die away... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to

Apr 9, 2024 • 35:11

Emma: Chapter 26

Emma: Chapter 26

Frank Churchill came back again; and if he kept his father's dinner waiting, it was not known at Hartfield; for Mrs. Weston was too anxious for his being a favourite with Mr. Woodhouse, to betray any imperfection which could be concealed... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also

Apr 2, 2024 • 45:01

Emma: Chapters 24-25

Emma: Chapters 24-25

The next morning brought Mr. Frank Churchill again... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Realm shows? Join our Discord. Visit our merch store: realm.

Mar 26, 2024 • 37:32

Emma: Chapters 22-23

Emma: Chapters 22-23

Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, T

Mar 19, 2024 • 36:23

Emma: Chapters 20-21

Emma: Chapters 20-21

Jane Fairfax was an orphan, the only child of Mrs. Bates's youngest daughter... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Realm shows? Join our Discord. Vis

Mar 12, 2024 • 42:54

Emma: Chapters 18-19

Emma: Chapters 18-19

Mr. Frank Churchill did not come... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Realm shows? Join our Discord. Visit our merch store: realm.fm/merch Find an

Mar 5, 2024 • 36:13

Emma: Chapters 16-17

Emma: Chapters 16-17

The hair was curled, and the maid sent away, and Emma sat down to think and be miserable.—It was a wretched business indeed! The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about you

Feb 27, 2024 • 25:00

Emma: Chapters 14-15

Emma: Chapters 14-15

Some change of countenance was necessary for each gentleman as they walked into Mrs. Weston's drawing-room... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Real

Feb 20, 2024 • 41:11

Emma: Chapters 12-13

Emma: Chapters 12-13

Mr. Knightley was to dine with them—rather against the inclination of Mr. Woodhouse, who did not like that any one should share with him in Isabella's first day... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twit

Feb 13, 2024 • 43:22

Emma: Chapters 10-11

Emma: Chapters 10-11

Though now the middle of December, there had yet been no weather to prevent the young ladies from tolerably regular exercise; and on the morrow, Emma had a charitable visit to pay to a poor sick family, who lived a little way out of Highbury... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers

Feb 6, 2024 • 35:09

Emma: Chapter 9

Emma: Chapter 9

Mr. Knightley might quarrel with her, but Emma could not quarrel with herself. He was so much displeased, that it was longer than usual before he came to Hartfield again; and when they did meet, his grave looks shewed that she was not forgiven... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscriber

Jan 30, 2024 • 35:02

Emma: Chapters 7-8

Emma: Chapters 7-8

Harriet had been at Hartfield, as usual... she returned, and sooner than had been talked of, and with an agitated, hurried look, announcing something extraordinary to have happened which she was longing to tell...The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away.For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there!Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and ex

Jan 23, 2024 • 46:15

Emma: Chapters 5-6

Emma: Chapters 5-6

"I do not know what your opinion may be, Mrs. Weston," said Mr. Knightley, "of this great intimacy between Emma and Harriet Smith, but I think it a bad thing." The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter,

Jan 16, 2024 • 34:19

Emma: Chapters 3-4

Emma: Chapters 3-4

Mr. Woodhouse was fond of society in his own way... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Realm shows? Join our Discord. Visit our merch store: realm.f

Jan 9, 2024 • 39:08

Emma: Chapters 1-2

Emma: Chapters 1-2

Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers a

Jan 2, 2024 • 36:49

Bonus Episode: Lucy Shuttleworth

Bonus Episode: Lucy Shuttleworth

Join Alison as she interviews Lucy Shuttleworth (screenwriter, creative writing professor, and avid Jane Austen fan) The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favori

Dec 12, 2023 • 46:26

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 59-61

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 59-61

Elizabeth tells Jane of her conversation with Darcy. At first Jane is surprised - she didn’t think Lizzie liked Mr. Darcy at all - but then overjoyed that her sister will be married to him. Darcy asks Mr. Bennett for Elizabeth’s hand. Mr. Bennett is also surprised at this news - as he too thinks Lizzie does not like the man, but Elizabeth assures him she does and that this is what she wants. Elizabeth also tells her father it was Darcy who paid Wickham. Her father is delighted that he does not h

Dec 6, 2023 • 39:59

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 57-58

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 57-58

Mr. Collins writes to Mr. Bennett after hearing rumors of Elizabeth’s engagement to Darcy. Mr. Collins warns them not to go against Lady Catherine’s wishes to have Darcy marry her own daughter. Mr. Bennett shows the letter to Lizzie and laughs at the idea of her marrying Darcy.  Bingley and Darcy visit Longbourn again - they go on a walk with Jane and Elizabeth. Elizabeth and Darcy end up alone. Elizabeth finally thanks him for what he did for her family. Darcy admits he did it all for her - th

Nov 28, 2023 • 30:58

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 55-56

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 55-56

Bingley calls upon the Bennet family again. Mrs. Bennett is up to her old tricks and keeps trying to leave Bingley and Jane alone together - calling her daughters out of the room. At first, it's to no success but then Elizabeth finds Jane and Bingley speaking closely. He has proposed marriage. Elizabeth is happy for her sister. But, she is also happy Bingley did not tell Jane that it was Darcy who tried to dissuade him of the romance originally.  Lady Catherine makes a surprise call on the Benn

Nov 21, 2023 • 37:17

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 53-54

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 53-54

Bingley and Darcy arrive in Netherfield. After Mr. Bennet refuses to call upon the men, they visit Longbourn on their own accord. Mrs. Bennett is very excited to have Bingley there and raises her hopes of having Jane courted. Mrs. Bennet is more rude to Darcy, to Lizzie’s embarrassment as she now knows it was Darcy who saved the Bennett family. Bingley and Darcy are invited to dinner. Bingley sits next to Jane but Darcy sits on the other end of the table from Elizabeth so they are unable to spe

Nov 14, 2023 • 33:07

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 51-52

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 51-52

Lydia and Wickham visit Longbourn. Lydia is in a new bride state of bliss - oblivious to any trouble she has caused, bragging, and getting anyone she can to call her Mrs. Wickham. Elizabeth observes that Wickham does in fact return affection for Lydia. When regaling the details of her wedding to Elizabeth, Lydia lets it slip that Darcy was in attendance. She immediately apologizes - saying she was meant to keep that bit a secret. Wanting to know more, Elizabeth writes to her aunt for mo

Nov 7, 2023 • 36:32

Pride and Prejudice: Chapter 49-50

Pride and Prejudice: Chapter 49-50

Mr. Gardiner writes to the Bennetts to say he has found Lydia and she and Wickham are to be wed - provided that Mr. Bennett pay them a small income every year. The Bennetts suspect that their uncle has already paid Wickham a great deal more. Mrs. Bennett is overjoyed, but Mr. Bennett refuses to welcome his daughter into their home. Lydia and Wickham are married in London. Wickham has left the militia and joined a new regiment in Northern England. Before they move, Lydia and Wickham are invited

Oct 31, 2023 • 33:14

Pride and Prejudice: Chapter 47-48

Pride and Prejudice: Chapter 47-48

On the way to Longbourn, Mr. Gardiner attempts to dissuade Elizabeth’s fears by stating Wickham must be certain to marry - otherwise his own reputation and career would be at stake. Elizabeth does not agree - as Wickham’s previous actions don’t support this claim.When they arrive at Longbourn, they find Mrs. Bennet in a state of panic. She tells her brother that when he finds Lydia, to make sure she marries Wickham (and to consult her on the wedding dress). Mr. Gardiner joins Mr. Bennet

Oct 24, 2023 • 44:07

Pride and Prejudice: Chapter 46

Pride and Prejudice: Chapter 46

Jane writes two letters to Elizabeth: one to tell her Lydia has eloped with Wickham, and the second to say it is believed they are not yet married but have run away together to London. Elizabeth is horrified, as this will ruin the reputation of her entire family. She also blames herself for not exposing Wickham's true character earlier. Elizabeth runs into Darcy, who is also shocked by the news. Elizabeth bids apology to his family as she has to break off their dinner plans so she and her uncle

Oct 17, 2023 • 22:41

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 44-45

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 44-45

Elizabeth and the Gardiners are surprised to see Darcy arrive the next morning accompanied by his sister, Georgiana and Bingley. Georgiana is shy but pretty. Bingley is delighted to see Elizabeth and asks after her family - though careful not to mention Jane directly. Elizabeth wonders if he is still in love with Jane. Darcy invites Elizabeth and the Gardiners to stay for dinner at Pemberley.At dinner, Elizabeth is impressed by Darcy's kindness and generosity. He is attentive to his sis

Oct 10, 2023 • 32:40

Pride and Prejudice: Chapter 43

Pride and Prejudice: Chapter 43

Elizabeth is initially surprised by the beauty of Pemberley and the kindness of the housekeeper who speaks highly of Darcy. She then comes upon a portrait of Darcy, and is struck by how handsome she finds him. As she walks around the estate, Elizabeth imagines what it would be like to live at Pemberley. Suddenly, Darcy appears. (He wasn’t to arrive until tomorrow.) Elizabeth is embarrassed to be caught, but Darcy is extremely polite and gracious. She is impressed and begins to see Darcy in a ne

Oct 3, 2023 • 36:41

Introducing Strong Sense of Place

Introducing Strong Sense of Place

This week, we would like to introduce you to Strong Sense of Place, a show distributed by Realm. This episode is "London: The Tower, Tudors, and a Nice Cuppa Tea" There's been a bridge over the Thames in London for about 2000 years. In the time since its founding during the Roman Empire, London has become one of the world's most diverse cities. Today, it's as well known for its Indian food (try the restaurants in Brick Lane) and Middle Eastern cuisine (visit Edgeware Road) as it is for a proper

Sep 26, 2023 • 1:02:41

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 40-42

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 40-42

Elizabeth tells Jane of Darcy’s proposal and letter - leaving out the bits on Bingley and focusing on Wickham’s true character. She asks Jane if she should expose Wickham to their mutuals, but ultimately they decide against it, as Darcy didn’t expose the matter to anyone himself.  Colonel Foster’s wife extends an invitation to Lydia to spend the summer with them in Brighton. Elizabeth asks Mr. Bennett to not allow Lydia to go, worried Lydia’s flirtatious nature will embarrass the family. But Mr

Sep 19, 2023 • 44:24

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 37-39

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 37-39

Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam leave Rosings. After they’re gone, the group goes to dinner again at Lady Catherine’s, but Elizabeth is distracted - constantly thinking of the letter. She decides she respects Darcy.  Elizabeth and Mariah ready themselves to depart as well. Lady Catherine asks them to stay another two weeks, but Elizabeth insists she must go home to Longbourn. Before she leaves, Elizabeth has a conversation with Mr. Collins in which he rejoices at the perfectly happy marriage he h

Sep 12, 2023 • 31:24

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 35-36

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 35-36

Darcy hands Elizabeth a letter. Within the letter is Darcy’s explanation for everything. He again admits that he withdrew Bingley from Jane. But, he did so because he was worried for his friend - a lovesick Romeo in this case - and didn’t think Jane’s affection was as strong as Bingley’s and that she may be taking advantage of the situation. Darcy also doesn’t approve of the Bennett family as a suitable match for Bingley to marry into.  As for Wickham, Darcy states that he did give Wickham a su

Sep 5, 2023 • 37:18

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 33-34

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 33-34

Elizabeth continues on her walks in the countryside, but is constantly surprised by Darcy. He insists on spending time with her, even though their talks are not very stimulating. Elizabeth predicts he is measuring her as a potential match for Fitzwilliam. One day, Fitzwilliam surprises Elizabeth on her walk instead. Fitzwilliam brings up the topic of marriage - stating because he is a younger son, he must consider a woman’s wealth - much like Wickham. He also tells Elizabeth of Darcy’s recent ex

Aug 29, 2023 • 28:02

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 30-32

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 30-32

Sir William Lucas departs, but Elizabeth and Mariah remain guests of Charlotte. Darcy and his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, call upon Lady de Bourgh and suddenly Elizabeth finds herself spending more time with Darcy. But it’s Fitzwilliam who takes a liking to Elizabeth as the two talk about books and music. Lady Catherine inserts herself into their conversation - constantly critiquing how women should practice music and criticizing Elizabeth and Charlotte for not playing music enough. One dinner

Aug 22, 2023 • 32:52

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 28-29

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 28-29

Elizabeth and Charlotte’s family arrive at the Collins’ home. The next day, Elizabeth and Mariah spot Lady de Bourgh’s daughter, Anne, from a window. They observe how thin, sickly, and plain she looks - the idea that Darcy would have such an unattractive wife pleases Elizabeth. The group is invited to dinner at Lady de Bourgh’s manor. While at dinner, Lady Catherine dominates the conversation - pushing her own ideas about class and how a home should be run. It’s made clear that she has a strong

Aug 15, 2023 • 30:53

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 26-27

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 26-27

Mrs. Gardiner has noticed a connection between Elizabeth and Wickham. She warns Elizabeth that he won’t be a good match due to his lack of money. Elizabeth ensures this won’t become an issue, as there is not enough love between the two yet.  Charlotte and Collins wed. With Charlotte moving away, Elizabeth promises she will visit her in time.  After some time in London without hearing from Caroline, Jane calls upon her. Caroline insists she had no idea Jane was in London. It takes over a month

Aug 8, 2023 • 28:33

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 24-25

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 24-25

Jane vows her heartbreak will mend in time - trying to believe that if Bingley’s departure was so easy for him, he must have never been in love at all. Elizabeth can’t stand hearing her sister say such things - she’s too good a person. Elizabeth is still dissatisfied with her friend Charlotte's decision to marry Collins. In the matter of the love - or lack thereof - around her, she is becoming dissatisfied with the idea of marriage overall. Mr. Bennett still feels confident his daughter could li

Aug 1, 2023 • 28:26

Bonus Episode: Regency Week

Bonus Episode: Regency Week

Join Alison as she interviews several Austen fans, a costumier, Gill Hornby, and Sam Keele in honor of Jane Austen Regency Week. The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm Unlimited or Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Visit realm.fm/unlimited Follow us on Instag

Jul 25, 2023 • 33:29

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 21-23

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 21-23

Mr. Collins and Charlotte become engaged. Charlotte is happy with Collins, as the marriage will offer her a comfortable life. Elizabeth is less happy for her friend, who thinks she is missing out on the happiness of love. Elizabeth sees Wickham again and introduces him to her parents. Jane receives a letter from Caroline Bingley informing her that their party has returned to town and will not be returning to Netherfield. The letter also implies that Bingley will soon be courting Darcy's

Jul 18, 2023 • 41:09

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 19-20

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 19-20

Mr. Collins proposes marriage to Elizabeth - though, not out of love but out of necessity and recommendation of his benefactor, Lady Catherine. Elizabeth refuses his offer. Mr. Collins believes this to be incorrect - as she won't get a better offer - and ensures he'll ask again. But Elizabeth holds strong, stating neither of them will be happy or suitable for one another. Mrs. Bennett is furious at Elizabeth's rejection of Collins. She asks Mr. Bennett to help convince Elizabeth on this being th

Jul 11, 2023 • 30:45

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 17-18

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 17-18

When Elizabeth tells Jane of Mr. Wickham's claims, Jane is surprised to hear them and cannot believe Darcy would be so cruel - he is, afterall, good friends with Bingley. The girls receive an invitation to a ball at Netherfield. Elizabeth looks forward to dancing with Wickham but is disappointed to hear he will not attend the ball - she blames this on Darcy. Collins takes Elizabeth for the first two dances before she finds herself dancing with Darcy. They have an awkward conversation before they

Jul 4, 2023 • 49:38

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 15-16

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 15-16

Mr. Collins admits to Mrs. Bennett that he plans to marry one of the girls, thus bringing peace over the inheritance drama. He had his sights set on Jane, but Mrs. Bennett, who is overjoyed at the prospect of her daughters getting engaged, guides Collins towards Elizabeth. Collins accompanies the girls into town where they meet Lydia's officer friend Mr. Denny and a charming new recruit: Mr. Wickham. The next night, the girls attend a dinner put on by their aunt, Mrs. Phillips, and convince her

Jun 27, 2023 • 39:17

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 12-14

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 12-14

Much to Mrs. Bennet's dismay, Jane and Elizabeth leave Netherfield. Elizabeth and Darcy are delighted to part, as Elizabeth is to finally return home and Darcy hopes to relieve some of his attraction to Lizzie. Upon arriving home, Mr. Bennett announces that the family will be receiving a relative for dinner: a Mr. Collins. Collins is set to inherit the estate upon Mr. Bennett's passing and would have the right to evict Mrs. Bennett and her daughters. This causes much distress for Mrs. Bennet but

Jun 20, 2023 • 29:09

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 10-11

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 10-11

Elizabeth spends another evening with the Bingleys and Darcy. Darcy and Elizabeth find themselves in another stimulating quarrel only to be stopped by Mr. Bingley. Darcy's attraction to Elizabeth grows to the point where he admits if it weren't for her class status, he would be in trouble of actually marrying her. Caroline notices this attraction and pushes harder to dissuade him from Elizabeth. She encourages Darcy to imagine him married to a Bennett, only to poke fun at how ridiculous their li

Jun 13, 2023 • 31:35

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 8-9

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 8-9

Elizabeth spends the evening with the Bingleys and Darcy. The Bingley sisters make quiet comments on Elizabeth's muddied dress from the walk and on her family's lack of money, all of which make her an undesirable match. After dinner, the others play cards while Elizabeth opts to read. Caroline Bingley praises Darcy on the beauty of his library at Pemberley and the accomplishments of his sister. The group discusses what defines an accomplished woman and Elizabeth, after hearing the long list, is

Jun 6, 2023 • 30:10

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 5-7

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 5-7

The Bennets meet with neighbors. Charlotte, the eldest daughter, is Elizabeth's closest friend. Everyone agrees Darcy is unlikable. Bingley's sisters come to visit the Bennets. Jane hides her feelings for Bingley. We find out that Mr. Bennett's property can only be inherited by a man. The youngest daughters Catherine and Lydia Visit their Aunt, Mrs. Phillips in Meryton. Jane is invited to visit the Bingley's, and Mrs. Bennet sends her on horseback knowing that it is going to rain and she will ha

May 30, 2023 • 39:52

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 1-4

Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 1-4

We meet Charles Bingley, Mrs. Bennet sees this as an opportunity for one of her 5 daughters to marry well and insists Mr. Bennet arrange a meeting. He dismisses them, but secretly meets with Bingley and the women are ecstatic. Mr Bingley visits, and the Bennets invite him to dinner. He is called away to London, returns to Netherfield Park with his sisters, brother-in-law and friend, Darcy. They attend a ball in Meryton, where Jane dances with Bingley. Darcy offends Jane's sister, Elizabeth, when

May 23, 2023 • 33:57

Introducing Pride and Prejudice

Introducing Pride and Prejudice

We’re starting the show with none other than Jane Austen’s most famous novel, and perhaps the most famous love story ever told apart from Romeo and Juliet. This is Pride and Prejudice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 2023 • 1:36

Welcome to The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin

Welcome to The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin

Let us whisk you away to Jane Austen’s England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 2023 • 1:04

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