The first of a four-part series in which we tell the complete story of Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey - in our own words, and hopefully capturing the excitement, adventure, and utterly ridiculous humour of this foundational and often misrepresented work.

The Trojan war is over. Now, Odysseus (the strategic genius who came up with the big-horse-full-of-men plan) just has to get home to Ithaca. How difficult can it be...?

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s.

Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do.

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If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com

We'll be very happy to see you there.

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s.

Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do.

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If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com

We'll be very happy to see you there.

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s.

Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do.

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If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com

We'll be very happy to see you there.

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s.

Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do.

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If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com

We'll be very happy to see you there.

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s.

Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do.

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If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com

We'll be very happy to see you there

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s. Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do.

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If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com

We'll be very happy to see you there.

We invited a guest onto our show - comedian, writer, presenter & all-round wonderful person: Bec Hill!

Foolishly, we let her choose the movie we talked about.

She chose Batman & Robin (1997).

Follow Bec: https://www.instagram.com/bechillcomedian/

See Bec live: https://www.bechillcomedian.com/

Watch Bec's snakes video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aNbzjwfpIfU

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s.

Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do.

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If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com

We'll be very happy to see you there.

Ten years ago, Young(ish) Howard began writing a novel about a subject he knows well - life for rich people in the 1930s.

Now we get to read his thrilling tale of witchcraft, murder, and stalking - and meet George Spooner: the parvenu with nowt to do.

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If you'd like immediate access to our huge back catalogue of exclusive podcasts, videos and live streams (and to support the continuation of this ad-free show) - join the gang for as little as $2 at manbuycow.com

We'll be very happy to see you there.