The Well Told Tale

By The Well Told Tale

Hi everyone. This is Robert. Welcome to The Well Told Tale. Every week I narrate a classic story; the greatest science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction stories ever written, not just in a smal... more

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How many episodes does The Well Told Tale have?

The podcast currently has 258 episodes available.

The Well Told Tale episodes:

July 10, 2024 1984 - Part 15 (of 23)
Winston and Julia know they must end their relationship. Can they find a way out of the party so they can remain together...

This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.

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Buy 1984:
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https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781847498571

Other Books by George Orwell:
Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306
I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley

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18min
July 03, 2024 1984 - Part 14 (of 23)
Winston suspects that O'Brian might also harbour anti-party sentiments. How should he approach this delicate subject with him?

This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.

You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):
Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale
Buy 1984:
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008322069
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781847498571

Other Books by George Orwell:
Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306
I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley
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8min
June 26, 2024 1984 - Part 13 (of 23)
As Winston and Julia's relationship develops, so does the risk. Should they continue in secrecy, or should they try to defy the party machine?

This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.

You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):
Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale
Buy 1984:
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008322069
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781847498571

Other Books by George Orwell:
Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306
I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley

Support the show
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20min
June 19, 2024 1984 - Part 12 (of 23)
Winston and Julia are managing to keep their relationship a secret from the Party. Will they be able to keep their rendezvous secret for much longer?

This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.

You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):
Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale
Buy 1984:
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008322069
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781847498571

Other Books by George Orwell:
Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306
I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley

Support the show
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21min
June 12, 2024 1984 - Part 11 (of 23)
Winston Smith and Julia have become lovers. How will their relationship endure in a world where they are under constant surveillance and the ever-present thought police?

This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.

You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):
Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale
Buy 1984:
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008322069
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781847498571

Other Books by George Orwell:
Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306
I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas Harley

Support the show
...more
21min
June 05, 2024 1984 - Part 10 (of 23)
Last time, Winston Smith finally met with 'the girl' in a public square, and they have arranged a secret meeting out of town. But this poses huge risks for Winston - does she really love him? Or is she really an agent of the Thought Police...?

This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.

You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):
Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale
Buy 1984:
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008322069
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781847498571

Other Books by George Orwell:
Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306
I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn, and Douglas Harley
Support the show
...more
21min
May 29, 2024 1984 - Part 9 (of 23)
With an understanding of Winston Smith's world, we embark on Part 2 of 1984, delving deeper into his personal life and matters of the heart...

This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.

You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):
Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale
Buy 1984:
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008322069
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781847498571

Other Books by George Orwell:
Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306
I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn, Douglas Harley and Kristopher Kitchen
Support the show
...more
25min
May 22, 2024 1984 - Part 8 (of 23)
We have reached the end of Part 1 of "1984," and Winston Smith decides to venture into the Proles. He is eager to learn about the life of the people who live there and to discover what hope he can find...

This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.

You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):
Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale
Buy 1984:
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008322069
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781847498571

Other Books by George Orwell:
Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306
I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn, Douglas Harley and Kristopher Kitchen
Support the show
...more
44min
May 08, 2024 1984 - Part 7 (of 23)
Can Winston Smith find hope in the world? Is resistance to the party be possible?

This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.

You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):
Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale
Buy 1984:
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008322069
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781847498571

Other Books by George Orwell:
Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306
I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn, Douglas Harley and Kristopher Kitchen
Support the show
...more
28min
May 01, 2024 1984 - Part 6 (of 23)
This week Winston Smith continues to analyse the world he lives in and how he has or hasn't conformed along the way...

This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.

You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):
Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale
Buy 1984:
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008322069
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781847498571

Other Books by George Orwell:
Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306
I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn, Douglas Harley and Kristopher Kitchen
Support the show
...more
14min

FAQs about The Well Told Tale:

How many episodes does The Well Told Tale have?

The podcast currently has 258 episodes available.

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