The World of Wodehouse

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents: The World of Wodehouse Podcasts

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.

The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Dr Ollie Randall who is a writer, historian and cartoonist. He is the author of Writers in Whites: How a group of literary cricketers changed English culture (Fairfield Books, May 2026), in which P.G. Wodehouse features prominently in Chapter Three. Writers in Whites has been described as "superb" (London Review of Books) and "engaging and well-researched" (Literary Review). Ollie has worked as the historical researcher for a former leader of the House of Lords, and as a tour manager on cultural tours. His second book Lords and Maharajas – about the political intrigue and imperial crisis that shaped the origins of Indian international cricket – is due out in autumn 2026.

This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).

With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:

Sir Stephen Fry

Lynne Truss

Ben Elton

Nigel Rees

Simon Brett

Lucy Tregear

Neil Pearson

Martin Jarvis

Vikram Doraiswami and Shrabani Basu

Hal Cazalet

Dr. Ollie Randall

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Artwork: Jonathan Morgan

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Photograph of Dr Ollie Randall copyright Dominic Turner

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents: The World of Wodehouse Podcasts

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.

The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Hal Cazalet – ‘P G Wodehouse on Broadway’

Hal Cazalet is the step great-grandson of P G Wodehouse (who was affectionately known to his family and friends as ‘Plum’). Hal is an active member of the P G Wodehouse Society (UK). He is a British tenor, composer and lyricist known for creating leading roles in new operas. He has performed at major venues including Glyndebourne Opera House, Barbican Centre and Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall and is also known for his one-man shows in the UK and overseas celebrating P G Wodehouse’s Broadway career. He often appears with his sister Lara Cazalet, who is featured on this podcast. We are grateful to them and to Steven Blier, the pianist you will hear accompanying Hal and Lara in this episode on the theme: ‘P G Wodehouse on Broadway’.

This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).

Credits:

All music is from the album, The Land where the Good Songs Go - The Lyrics of PG Wodehouse featuring Sylvia McNair, Hal Cazalet and Lara Cazalet with Steven Blier on Piano (and musical arrangements).

Sound editor Adrian Gordon of Cutting Mustard

Artwork: Jonathan Morgan

Photograph by Clive Barda

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents: The World of Wodehouse Podcasts

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.

The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Vikram Doraiswami and Shrabani Basu.

Vikram Doraiswami, a Patron of the P G Wodehouse Society (UK), the High Commissioner of India to the UK discusses his admiration of P G Wodehouse with the distinguished author, journalist, and historian, Shrabani Basu. She is the author of several books including the acclaimed ‘Victoria & Abdul’ which was adapted for a film.

This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).

With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:

Sir Stephen Fry

Lynne Truss

Ben Elton

Nigel Rees

Simon Brett

Lucy Tregear

Neil Pearson

Martin Jarvis

Vikram Doraiswami and Shrabani Basu

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Sound Editor - Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.com

Artwork: Jonathan Morgan

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The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents

The World of Wodehouse Podcasts

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.

The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Paul Kent

Paul Kent, author and Vice-Chairman of the P G Wodehouse Society (UK), is a distinguished Wodehouse scholar. He has written 14 books about Plum, the latest of which – “Plum’s Literary Heroes” - is published in May. Paul Kent is a keynote speaker at a celebration of the life of Wodehouse to be staged at The British Library on 9 May 2025: “P G Wodehouse: The Man, the Musicals, the Manuscripts”. Buy tickets now via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/p-g-wodehouse-the-man-the-musicals-the-manuscripts-tickets-1263773373179

This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).

With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:

Sir Stephen Fry

Lynne Truss

Ben Elton

Nigel Rees

Simon Brett

Lucy Tregear

Neil Pearson

Martin Jarvis

Paul Kent

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Artwork: Jonathan Morgan

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Martin Jarvis, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is a distinguished actor and a long-standing fan of Wodehouse. With thanks to Jarvis & Ayres Productions for use of the clip. Image credit: Dawn Bowery.

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents: The World of Wodehouse Podcasts

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.

The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Neil Pearson.

Neil Pearson, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is an acclaimed actor and antiquarian book dealer and

devotee of Wodehouse.

This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).

With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:

Sir Stephen Fry

Lynne Truss

Ben Elton

Nigel Rees

Simon Brett

Lucy Tregear

Neil Pearson

Martin Jarvis

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Sound Editor: Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.com

Artwork: Jonathan Morgan

Copyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents

The World of Wodehouse Podcasts

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.

The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Lucy Tregear.

Lucy Tregear, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is a distinguished actor who has been a Patron for 28 years. She was cast as Honoria Glossop in By Jeeves, the musical, by Alan Ayckbourn (another Society Patron) and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).

With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:

Sir Stephen Fry

Lynne Truss

Ben Elton

Nigel Rees

Simon Brett

Lucy Tregear

Neil Pearson

Martin Jarvis

FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseuk

Instagram https://www@pgwsocietyuk

Threads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyuk

Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social

Sound Editor - Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.com

Artwork: Jonathan Morgan

Copyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents

The World of Wodehouse Podcasts

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.

The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Simon Brett.

Simon Brett, Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is an eminent writer and producer who attended the same school as Wodehouse.

This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).

With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:

Sir Stephen Fry

Lynne Truss

Ben Elton

Nigel Rees

Simon Brett

Lucy Tregear

Neil Pearson

Martin Jarvis

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Instagram https://www@pgwsocietyuk

Threads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyuk

Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social

Sound Editor - Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.com

Artwork: Jonathan Morgan

Copyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents

The World of Wodehouse Podcasts

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.

The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Nigel Rees.

Nigel Rees, who became a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK) in 2008, is a notable broadcaster and the inimitable presenter of the BBC programme Quote Unquote, serves up a quantity of favourite Wodehouse quotes.

This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).

With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:

Sir Stephen Fry

Lynne Truss

Ben Elton

Nigel Rees

Simon Brett

Lucy Tregear

Neil Pearson

Martin Jarvis

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Instagram https://www@pgwsocietyuk

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Sound Editor - Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.com

Artwork: Jonathan Morgan

Copyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents

The World of Wodehouse Podcasts

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.

The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Ben Elton.

Ben Elton, Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), the brilliant writer, broadcaster, and comedian, has loved Wodehouse’s work since the age of 11.

This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).

With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:

Sir Stephen Fry

Lynne Truss

Ben Elton

Nigel Rees

Simon Brett

Lucy Tregear

Neil Pearson

Martin Jarvis

FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseuk

Instagram https://www@pgwsocietyuk

Threads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyuk

Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social

Sound Editor - Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.com

Artwork: Jonathan Morgan

Copyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.