Best Pickwick Papers Podcasts (2025)

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Sleep Story 366 – Father Thames 34:16

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Written by Walter Higgins and published in 1922, Father Thames traces the great river’s journey from its ancient source to the heart of London. Blending history, legend, and vivid observation, Higgins reveals how the Thames has shaped England’s cities, trade, and culture, offering a timeless portrait of the waterway as the nation’s living, ever-flo…

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Sleep Story 365 – Through the Looking Glass 36:57

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Tonight’s reading comes from Through the Looking Glass. Written by Lewis Carol and published in 1871, this story takes us on a journey where logic bends, time reverses, and a curious girl named Alice must navigate a chessboard world of poetic nonsense and peculiar characters to become a queen.🌙 Bore You To Sleep Podcast with TeddyGentle bedtime sto…

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Sleep Story 364 – Arts and Crafts of Old Japan 37:56

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Tonight’s reading comes from the Arts and Crafts of Old Japan. Written by Steward Dick and first published in 1906, this story takes us into the heart of traditional Japanese artistry as seen through the eyes of the author. 🌙 Bore You To Sleep Podcast with TeddyGentle bedtime stories for adults who struggle with sleepDo you find yourself lying awak…

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Sleep Story 363 – The Fourth Dimension 37:06

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Tonight’s reading comes from the Fourth Dimension. Written by Charles Howard Hinton and published in 1904, this book is a mind-bending dive into the idea of space beyond our usual three dimensions, mixing abstract geometry with philosophical wonder in a way that really makes you rethink how we perceive reality.🌙 Bore You To Sleep Podcast with Teddy…

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Zeitgeist Tapes - The Finale 43:24

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Sadly, this is the last episode of The Zeitgeist Tapes as Emma goes off to take up the full time role of Editor of LabourList and Steve valiantly continues to write his book on the Labour Party. In this episode, we pick out a few of our favourite episodes from the eight years of the show. We discuss our bizarre origin story and the unfortunate orig…

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Sleep Story 362 – Jerome Cardan : A Biographical Study 37:20

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Tonight’s reading comes from Jerome Cardan - A Biographical Study. Written by W G Waters and published in 1898, this story looks at the life of the famous Italian renaissance mathematician, Gerolamo Cardano. 🌙 Bore You To Sleep Podcast with TeddyGentle bedtime stories for adults who struggle with sleepDo you find yourself lying awake at night, unab…

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The Spectator (Novel) 35:13

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This month after a somewhat hilarious mix up Emma and Steve read and discuss the Spectator - a Novel by Timothy Balding. This book has an odd format and may be too light on story as a result. Ultimately tries too hard to make answering the question "But what if the Daily Mail is actually awful?" an interesting one. Read the Spectator: https://www.a…

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Sleep Story 361 – Middlemarch 36:52

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Tonight’s reading comes from Middlemarch. Written by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans) and first published in 1871, this story is part of a series that explores live in a provincial English town. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest…

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Sleep Story 360 – The Giant Sequoia 36:24

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Tonight’s reading comes from The Giant Sequoia. Written by Rodney Sydes Ellsworth and published in 1924, this story explores the lives of some of the oldest living things on planet earth. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podca…

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Sleep Story 359 – Old Greek Education 36:09

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Tonight’s reading comes from Old Greek Education. Published in 1882 and written by John Petland Mahaffy, this book provides a detailed look at ancient Greek education practices. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is desi…

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Sleep Story 358 – The Pickwick Papers 37:17

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Tonight’s reading comes from The Pickwick Papers. Written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1836, this story follows Mr. Pickwick and his associates during 1830’s England. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is de…

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Sleep Story 357 – The Boy Whaleman 36:01

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Tonight’s reading comes from The Boy Whaleman. Written by George Fox Tucker and first published in 1924, this story follows the journey of a young man who becomes a whaleman in the early 19th century. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you ne…

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Sleep Story 356 - Edison: His Life and Inventions 37:00

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Tonight’s reading comes from Edison: His Life and Inventions. Written by Frank Lewis Dyer and Thomas Commerford Martin, this story looks at the life of Thomas Edison and his inventions. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast…

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Sleep Story 355 - Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages 40:51

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Tonight’s reading comes from Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages. Written by George Edmund Street and first published in 1855, this story looks at author’s architectural observations as he travels through Italy. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the …

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Sleep Story 354 - Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie 38:06

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Tonight’s reading comes from Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie. Written by John McDougall, this story was published in 1898. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall a…

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Sleep Story 353 – The Wind in the Willows 37:14

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Tonight’s reading comes The Wind in the Willows. Written by Kenneth Grahame and published in 1908, this story is a story of four animals and friendship. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed to play in the backg…

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Sleep Story 352 - The History of Psychoanalytic Movement 37:27

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Tonight’s reading comes The History of Psychoanalytic Movement. Written by Sigmund Freud and published in 1917, this book presents the views of Sigmund Freud. Often controversial, Freud is widely considered the founder of psychoanalysis. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my missi…

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Sleep Story 351 – My Life 36:11

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Tonight’s reading comes from My Life. This story is the autobiography of the composer Richard Wagner, and was originally published in 1870 My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed to play in the background while yo…

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Sleep Story 350 – Watch and Ward 36:32

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Tonight’s reading comes from Watch and Ward. Written by Henry James and published in 1878, this story looks at a young man who adopts a young girl after a tragic event and raises her as his own daughter My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you …

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Sleep Story 349 - The Social Contract & Discourses 36:53

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Tonight’s reading comes from The Social Contract & Discourse. Originally published in 1762, this book was written by Jean-Jacques RousseauMy name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you…

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Conclave 32:43

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This month, slightly later than planned (or is timely) Emma and Steve discuss Conclave. The film has pretensions to high drama, but is it really just an Agatha Christie style novel set in the Catholic Church? Not so much a 'whodunnit' as a They all done something innit!.By The Zeitgeist Tapes

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Sleep Story 348 - A Treatise on Bread and Bread-Making 36:13

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Tonight’s reading comes from a Treatise on Bread and Bread-Making. Written by Sylvester Graham and published in 1837, this story looks at bread and bread-making, during a time when it was considered one of the most important parts of our diet. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my…

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Sleep Story 347 - Around the World in Eighty Days 36:27

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Tonight’s reading comes from Around the World in Eighty Days. Written by Jules Verne and published in 1873, this book looks at a race against time as its characters aim to travel around the world in Eighty Days. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the …

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Sleep Story 346 - Hearts of Oak : A story of Nelson and the Navy by Gordon Stables 36:26

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Tonight’s reading comes from Hearts of Oak : A story of Nelson and the Navy by Gordon Stables. Written by Gordon Stables and published in 1893, this story looks at what it takes to live a life at sea. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you ne…

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Sleep Story 345 – Rockafellar’s Voyage 33:55

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Tonight’s reading comes from Master Rockafellar’s Voyage. Written by William Clare Russell and published in 1913, this is the book’s fifth edition and follows the journey of a young man named Dick. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need.…

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Sleep Story 344 – The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 37:42

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Tonight’s reading comes from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published in 1892, this story follows the famous detective as he tries to solve another puzzling mystery. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you…

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Sleep Story 343 – Beth’s Wonder-Winter 38:01

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My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.For those new to the podcast, it started from my own struggles with sleep. I wanted to create a resource for others fa…

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Capra Double Bill: Mr Smith Goes to Washington and Meet John Doe 46:00

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In a Zeitgeist Tapes first, we have a double bill for your delectation. Given all that is happening in the USA and the wider world, we delve back to the late 1930s and early 1940s to see how one of the most popular directors of the time dealt with populism - positive and negative. We discuss both Mr Smith Goes to Washington and Meet John Doe - both…

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Sleep Story 342 – An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. 36:42

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Tonight’s reading comes from An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. Written by Adam Smith, this is a classical book about economics and was published all the way back in 1776. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you ne…

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Sleep Story 341 – The Cycles of Speculation 37:28

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Tonight’s reading comes from The Cycles of Speculation. Written by Thomas Gibson and published in 1907, this story looks at the nature of investments and the stock market. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed t…

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A Quick Timeout – See You in a Few Weeks 0:51

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Hello, Thanks to everyone for your continued support as a listener of this podcast. It is an honour and a privilege to be included in your bedtime routine as I realise how important sleep is to having a peaceful and productive day. I am currently taking some much needed time off to spend with family. To recharge rejuvenate and ultimately return in …

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Sleep Story 340 – The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices 37:52

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Tonight’s reading comes from The Lazy Tour Of Two Idle Apprentices. Written by Carles Dickens and Wilkie Collins, this story is a humorous travelogue about two characters taking a leisurely journey. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need…

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Brian and Maggie 33:20

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This month Steve and Emma discuss Brian and Maggie - the 2 part TV drama about the interview that - according to the drama at least - led to the fall of Margaret Thatcher. We ask if long-form interviews really are dead? If TV interviews really were as good as the nostalgia would have it and if arch-Thatcerite Brian Walden really did bring down his …

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Sleep Story 339 – The Portrait of a Lady 36:45

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Tonight’s reading comes from The Portrait of a Lady. Written by Henry James and published in 1881, this story follows a young American woman who travels to Europe. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed to play i…

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Sleep Story 338 - The Moon and Sixpence 36:43

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Tonight’s reading comes from The Moon and Sixpence. Written by William Somerset Maugham and published in 1919, this story follows one man’s journey to follow his dream and become an artist. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The pod…

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Sleep Story 337 - The Enchanted April 37:09

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Tonight’s reading comes from The Enchanted April. Written by Elizabeth Von Arnim and published in 1922, this story looks at the life of four women who decide to go on a holiday in Italy. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcas…

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Sleep Story 336 – Cranford 37:45

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Tonight’s reading comes from Cranford. Written by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell and originally published in 1850, this story looks at life in a small village and those who live in it. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is d…

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Sleep Story 335 – The Rise of Universities 35:25

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Tonight’s reading comes from The Rise of Universities. Written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published in 1850, this story looks at the origin and evolution of universities. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed to…

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Sleep Story 334 – The Scarlet Letter 37:54

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Tonight’s reading comes from The Scarlet Letter. Written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published in 1850, this story is a historical fiction set in the Puritan Bay Colony during the 1600’s. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcas…

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Sleep Story 333 – Fields, Factories and Workshops 35:16

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Tonight’s reading comes from Fields, Factories, and Workshops. Written by Peter Kropotkin and published in 1899, this story looks at agriculture, industry, and alternative views to optimize efficiency in both. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the re…

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01 - The Pickwickians 13:36

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Sleep Story 332 – Little Women 37:12

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Tonight’s reading comes from Little Women. Written by Louisa Mary Alcott and published in 1868, this story is a coming-of-age story that follows the lives of four sisters. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed t…

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02 - The first Day's Journey, and the first Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences 3:37

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03 - A New Acquaintance--The Stroller's Tale--A Disagreeable Interruption, And An Unpleasant Encounter 28:44

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04 - A Field Day and Bivouac--More new Friends--An Invitation to the Country 27:52

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05 - A short one--Showing, among other Matters, how Mr. Pickwick undertook to drive, and Mr. Winkle to ride, and how they both did it 22:07

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06 - An old-fashioned Card-party--The Clergyman's verses--The Story of the Convict's Return 33:31

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07 - How Mr. Winkle, instead of shooting at the Pigeon and killing the Crow, shot at the Crow and wounded the Pigeon; how the Dingley Dell Cricket Club played All-Muggleton, and how All-Muggleton dined ... 32:18

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Sleep Story 331 – Meccas of the World 36:34

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Tonight’s reading comes from The Meccas of the World. Written by Anne Warwick and published in 1913, this story explores the life and cultures of five major world cities, as it was in the early 20th century.My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest …

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08 - Strongly illustrative of the Position, that the Course of True Love is not a Railway 29:22

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