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Old Wives Tale

Hosted by Arnold Bennett · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 34 episodes

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Episodes
34
Last ep.
12 days ago
Avg length
43m
Booking Probability™
30
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Listen Score
22
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Virality (30d)
49
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About this podcast

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate their journey from youth spent in their mother’s drapers shop to the complexities of old age. Spanning approximately 70 years from 1840 to 1905, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Burslem and Paris, showcasing Bennetts masterful storytelling. Regarded as one of his finest works, this tale beautifully explores themes of family, resilience, and the passage of time. (Summary by Andy)

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About the host

Arnold Bennett hosts Old Wives Tale, a fiction show with 34 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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034 - Bk 4 Ch 5 End of Constance

Feb 23, 20261h 1m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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033 - Bk 4 Ch 4 End of Sophia Pt 2

Feb 22, 202642m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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032 - Bk 4 Ch 4 End of Sophia Pt 1

Feb 21, 202638m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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031 - Bk 4 Ch 3 Towards Hotel Life Pt 2

Feb 21, 202647m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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030 - Bk 4 Ch 3 Towards Hotel Life Pt 1

Feb 21, 202648m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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029 - Bk 4 Ch 2 The Meeting

Feb 21, 20261h 2m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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028 - Bk 4 Ch 1 Frensham's Pt 2

Feb 21, 202643m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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027 - BBk 4 What Life is Ch 1 Frensham's Pt 1

Feb 21, 202633m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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026 - Bk 3 Ch 7 Success

Feb 21, 202644m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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025 - Bk 3 Ch 6 The Siege

Feb 21, 20261h 3m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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024 - Bk 3 Ch 5 Fever Pt 2

Feb 21, 202627m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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023 - Bk 3 Ch 5 Fever Pt 1

Feb 21, 202657m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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022 - Bk 3 Ch 4 A Crisis for Gerald

Feb 21, 202646m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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021 - Bk 3 Ch 3 An Ambition Satisfied

Feb 21, 202644m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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020 - Bk 3 Ch 2 Supper

Feb 21, 202637m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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019 - Bk 3 Sophia Ch 1 The Elopement

Feb 21, 202629m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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018 - Bk 2 Ch 8 The Proudest Mother

Feb 21, 202625m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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017 - Bk 2 Ch 7 Bricks and Mortar

Feb 21, 202632m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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016 - Bk 2 Ch 6 The Widow

Feb 21, 202628m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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015 - Bk 2 Ch 5 Another Crime Pt 2

Feb 21, 202643m0

Immerse yourself in The Old Wives Tale, a timeless novel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1908. This captivating story follows the contrasting lives of two sisters, Constance and Sophia Baines, as they navigate thei

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Who is the host of Old Wives Tale?

Old Wives Tale is hosted by Arnold Bennett. The show is categorised under fiction (history) and has published 34 episodes.

How many episodes does Old Wives Tale have?

Old Wives Tale has published 34 episodes.

What topics does Old Wives Tale cover?

Old Wives Tale regularly covers fiction, history, society. It sits in the fiction category, with a history focus.

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How long are Old Wives Tale episodes?

Episodes of Old Wives Tale average 43 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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