Bishops Apron

By W. Somerset Maugham

Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of ambition and vanity, as suggested by the title "Bishops Apron." This podcast delves into the complexities of human desires and the lengths to which individu... more

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How many episodes does Bishops Apron have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

Bishops Apron episodes:

July 25, 2025 02 - Bishops Apron by W. Somerset Maugham
Dive into this riveting social satire that explores the ambitions of Theodore Spratte, a cleric who will go to any lengths to become a bishop. His journey includes embellishing his family history and meddling in his childrens love lives. Maugham paints a vivid picture of Spratte as more than just mediocre and pompous; hes also ambitious, hypocritical, and vain. This engaging novel, praised in 1906 for its blend of cynical gaiety and broad farcical comedy, continues to be a timeless representation of ambition and vanity. -- Lee Smalley
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24min
July 25, 2025 01 - Bishops Apron by W. Somerset Maugham
Dive into this riveting social satire that explores the ambitions of Theodore Spratte, a cleric who will go to any lengths to become a bishop. His journey includes embellishing his family history and meddling in his childrens love lives. Maugham paints a vivid picture of Spratte as more than just mediocre and pompous; hes also ambitious, hypocritical, and vain. This engaging novel, praised in 1906 for its blend of cynical gaiety and broad farcical comedy, continues to be a timeless representation of ambition and vanity. -- Lee Smalley
...more
20min

FAQs about Bishops Apron:

How many episodes does Bishops Apron have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.