Episodi

  • Barchester Towers Chapter 36 - Ullathorne Sports--Act I.

    Barchester Towers Chapter 36 - Ullathorne Sports--Act I.
    Apr 18 2026
    In which the weary task of hosting a garden party is pursued with varying degrees of success, as Miss Thorne endeavours to revive old-fashioned conviviality amid the unwelcome intrusion of the social climbers and the awkward spectacle of archery and quintain. Meanwhile, Eleanor contends with painful misunderstandings regarding her conduct and intentions, ultimately clearing the air with her father and restoring their mutual confidence beneath the shade of the Ullathorne shrubberies.
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    31 min
  • Barchester Towers Chapter 35 - Miss Thorne's Fete Champetre

    Barchester Towers Chapter 35 - Miss Thorne's Fete Champetre
    Apr 18 2026
    In which the preparations and social intricacies for the Ullathorne party unfold with great meticulousness, revealing the delicate balance of local ranks and the challenges of pleasing both tradition and modern tastes. Miss Thorne wrestles with the allocation of guests, the organisation of ancient sports, and the inevitable influx of uninvited visitors, all under the watchful eye of the ever-resourceful steward, Mr. Plomacy.
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    28 min
  • Barchester Towers Chapter 34 - Oxford--The Master and Tutor of Lazarus

    Barchester Towers Chapter 34 - Oxford--The Master and Tutor of Lazarus
    Apr 18 2026
    In which Mr. Arabin wrestles with his unbidden affections and contemplations on love and motive beneath the quiet trees of Plumstead, whilst the local ecclesiastical intrigues surrounding appointments to the hospital and the deanery deepen beneath a surface of strained civility. Meanwhile, at Oxford, learned gentlemen confer with grave disquiet on the prospects of a certain Mr. Slope’s advancement, revealing the complex machinations and shifting power plays that underlie the calm exterior of the church and its institutions.
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    24 min
  • Barchester Towers Chapter 32 - A New Candidate for Ecclesiastical Honours

    Barchester Towers Chapter 32 - A New Candidate for Ecclesiastical Honours
    Apr 17 2026
    In which the grave illness of the venerable dean stirs various ambitions and intrigues within the cathedral close, particularly prompting the chaplain Mr. Slope to canvass vigorously for the coveted deanery with artful letters and political manoeuvring. Meanwhile, the bishop, beset by doubt and domestic strife, contemplates his own diminished authority as Mr. Slope seeks to secure his favour in the delicate dance of ecclesiastical preferment.
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    49 min
  • Barchester Towers Chapter 33 - Mrs. Proudie Victrix

    Barchester Towers Chapter 33 - Mrs. Proudie Victrix
    Apr 17 2026
    In which the tranquillity of Barchester belies the subtle tensions and schemes of its inhabitants, as Mrs. Bold finds herself caught in the congenial yet cunning embrace of the Stanhopes, while the bishop returns to encounter the formidable will of his wife, Mrs. Proudie, who broods darkly over the prospects of Mr. Slope’s ambitions. Amid preparations for a rural fête at Ullathorne, delicate social alliances and resentments simmer quietly, revealing the gentle complexities of character and station in clerical society.
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    31 min
  • Barchester Towers Chapter 31 - The Bishop's Library

    Barchester Towers Chapter 31 - The Bishop's Library
    Apr 17 2026
    In which the departure of guests from Mrs. Grantly’s house is shadowed by the sudden illness of the venerable Dean Trefoil, whose condition draws together the cathedral clergy in anxious vigil. The learned doctors, including the eminent Sir Omicron Pie, endeavour to sustain the dean’s fading life, while the clergy quietly muse on the potential succession amid their hopes and apprehensions.
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    16 min
  • Barchester Towers Chapter 28 - Mrs. Bold is Entertained by Dr. and Mrs. Grantly at Plumstead

    Barchester Towers Chapter 28 - Mrs. Bold is Entertained by Dr. and Mrs. Grantly at Plumstead
    Apr 16 2026
    In which Mr. Slope’s unsolicited letter to Eleanor Bold ignites suspicion and discord among the household at Plumstead, revealing the varying degrees of trust and prejudice held by those around her. As Eleanor confronts the accusations and misunderstandings with a mixture of anger and dignity, the delicate fabric of familial and social relations is tested with an earnestness that is both poignant and quietly illuminating.
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    43 min
  • Barchester Towers Chapter 29 - A Serious Interview

    Barchester Towers Chapter 29 - A Serious Interview
    Apr 16 2026
    In which the archdeacon, compelled by duty and conscience, confronts Eleanor about her correspondence with Mr. Slope, only to find himself met with quiet defiance and unspoken misunderstandings that deepen the rift between them. The domestic atmosphere becomes charged with suppressed frustrations and unvoiced grievances, leading Eleanor to resolve upon a hasty departure, leaving friendships strained and affections unspoken.
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    27 min