Episodes

  • A Tale of Three Lions Chapter 1 - The interest on ten shillings

    A Tale of Three Lions Chapter 1 - The interest on ten shillings
    Jun 14 2026
    In which Allan Quatermain recounts his weary toil and eventual fortune upon a gold claim at Pilgrim’s Rest, sharing the bittersweet triumph of discovering a hidden pocket of nuggets amid months of hardship and doubt. The tale unfolds in the tranquil company of his son Harry, whose youthful spirit persuades him to embark on a new buffalo hunting adventure beyond the reach of the goldfields.
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    22 mins
  • A Tale of Three Lions Chapter 3 - Jim-Jim is avenged

    A Tale of Three Lions Chapter 3 - Jim-Jim is avenged
    Jun 14 2026
    In which the sombre consequences of a lioness’s deadly visit compel the narrator and his companions to devise a cunning trap involving a sick ox, leading to a dramatic and fierce confrontation among the great beasts of the veld. The tale concludes with a moment of grim satisfaction in avenging their fallen comrade and reflects upon the dangerous yet beguiling nature of the hunter’s life in the wild.
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    28 mins
  • A Tale of Three Lions Chapter 2 - What was found in the pool

    A Tale of Three Lions Chapter 2 - What was found in the pool
    Jun 14 2026
    In which the quietude of a moonlit South African camp is shattered by the sinister presence of a prowling lioness, whose hunger brings terror and loss to a small hunting party. The beauty of the surroundings is cruelly contrasted by the grim reality of survival in the wild, as the men confront the savage mercy of nature by a crystal-clear pool.
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    23 mins
  • Kidnapped Chapter 23 - Cluny’s Cage

    Kidnapped Chapter 23 - Cluny’s Cage
    Jun 14 2026
    In which our travellers reach the curious refuge known as Cluny’s Cage, a quaint yet contrived sanctuary high on the hillside where the fugitive chief Cluny Macpherson presides with a mixture of kingly air and anxious habit, amidst tales of princes and the struggles of exile. Amidst the smoky warmth and the turn of a card game, tensions rise and judgments are weighed, revealing the delicate dance of trust, honour, and weariness that accompanies life in hiding.
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    19 mins
  • Allan Quatermain Chapter 24 - By Another Hand

    Allan Quatermain Chapter 24 - By Another Hand
    Jun 13 2026
    In which the closing chapter recounts the poignant and serene passing of the indomitable Allan Quatermain, as well as the steadfast efforts of his companions to preserve and consolidate the realm of Zu-Vendis, guarding it from foreign encroachments and the ravages of modernity. A hopeful yet somber reflection unfolds upon the legacy left behind, encompassing the earnest endeavours of those who remain and the hazardous journey of a faithful messenger tasked with conveying this remarkable history beyond the African heartland.
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    21 mins
  • Kidnapped Chapter 22 - The Moor

    Kidnapped Chapter 22 - The Moor
    Jun 13 2026
    In which two weary travellers make a desperate journey eastward across a vast and inhospitable moorland, skulking beneath heather and evading the searching dragoons with scarce a drop of water left to refresh their parched limbs. At length, found by rough but loyal countrymen beneath the shadow of the mountain Ben Alder, they are carried through a wild and tangled landscape, hope mingling with exhaustion in the chill of the gathering night.
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    18 mins
  • Allan Quatermain Chapter 22 - How Umslopogaas Held The Stair

    Allan Quatermain Chapter 22 - How Umslopogaas Held The Stair
    Jun 12 2026
    In which Umslopogaas heroically defends a crucial stairway against a host of assailants, holding his ground with fierce determination and unwavering courage as marble blocks are hastily piled to bar the way. Amidst the tumult, loyalty and sacrifice intertwine, while the aftermath reveals somber reflections on valor, mortality, and the enduring legacy of a fallen warrior.
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    37 mins
  • Allan Quatermain Chapter 21 - Away! Away!

    Allan Quatermain Chapter 21 - Away! Away!
    Jun 12 2026
    In which the valiant Umslopogaas and Macumazahn endure a relentless night ride across moonlit plains and weary hills, striving against time and exhaustion to deliver urgent tidings to the beleaguered queen. They arrive at the silent palace to find deserted gates and an eerie stillness, setting the stage for dire revelations and desperate plans under the breaking dawn.
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    26 mins