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Christopher Wordsworth was a literary critic and sports writer on Fleet Street from 1962 until his death in 1998, when he was 83 and his son Saul Wordsworth was 25. He left behind five diaries that cover 1953 to 1963, a period when he was divorced, penniless, living in the wilderness of Snowdonia, and trying to write the great novel. When Saul finally read them, he discovered a trove of secrets, uncomfortable truths and clues his father may have been involved in a truly terrible crime. Producer: Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). Series release date: October 15th 2023.

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SERIES TRAILER: Devil in the Wilderness

A son uncovers disturbing secrets in the diaries his journalist father left behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this extra-special bonus episode two huge literary figures, Michael Frayn and Blake Morrison - both of whom knew Christopher Wordsworth - join host Saul Wordsworth for a discussion about father-son memoirs.
The Observer piece cited in this episode can be found here
Images from the series - including photographs taken during this three-way discussion - can be found here
Original music by Saul Wordsworth from the series is available on Spotify and other streaming services.
The executive producer of the series is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter.
BOOKS BY MICHAEL FRAYN My Father's Fortune Amongst Others: Friendships and Encounters
BOOKS BY BLAKE MORRISON And When Did You Last See Your Father? Two Sisters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS FIVE: In conversation with Michael Frayn and Blake Morrison

Saul Wordsworth revisits the British Library in search of Spratt, a name cited in his father's diaries and very likely the figure central to “that moment in Iraq".
Link to BBC feature 
Images from the series can be found here
Original music by Saul Wordsworth from the series is available on Spotify and other streaming services.
Executive producer of the series is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS FOUR: The search for Spratt


 This episode features previously unheard diary entries including an original poem by Christopher Wordsworth, plus a letter that has recently come to light.
NEW RELEASE: Devil in the Wilderness: Original Podcast Soundtrack by Saul Wordsworth is available on Spotify, Amazon Music and all other streaming services.
Images from the series can be found here
Executive producer is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS THREE: New material

Reproduced in full: Christopher Wordsworth's essay The Self-Inflicted Wound - which would propel him from isolation and hunger in the depths of bleak Snowdonia moorland, to Fleet Street. Plus discussion of future bonus episodes and the ripple effect of the series.
The music video cited in the episode can be found HERE
Original music by Saul Wordsworth from the series is available on SPOTIFY and other streaming services.
Executive producer of the series is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter.
Images from the series can be found here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS TWO: The Self-Inflicted Wound

El Vino's on Fleet Street played host to an event marking the launch of the series. The speeches were captured and are replayed here. Plus reflections from Saul Wordsworth, and diary entries not featured previously.
Executive producer of the series is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter.
Original music by Saul Wordsworth from the series is available on Spotify and other streaming services.
The Observer article cited in this episode can be found here
Images from the series can be found here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES TRAILER: Devil in the Wilderness

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