Into The Austenverse
Into The Austenverse
Into The Austenverse is a brand-new podcast celebrating Jane Austen’s works and subsequent adaptations. 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Austen, whose groundbreaking novels not only transformed literature but continue to shape and inspire modern culture. Hosts David and Lisa Campbell bring depth & devotion, hot-takes & humour as they lead us through the books, the films, the TV series and a…Social links:
Bonus Ep - Heathcliff Richard
In this bonus episode, DC and Lisa talk all things Heathcliff the Musical, as well as quick detour to discuss who from the Austenverse/Brontëverse is tipped to become James Bond. Monday is back to regular programming with the return of Austen and PERSUASION! You can watch along on Youtube @intoth…
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Into The Brontëverse - Wuthering Heights and ‘Wuthering Heights’
David and Lisa record an at-home ‘emergency’ episode of Into the Austenverse to dive into Wuthering Heights amid renewed attention from Emerald Fennell’s upcoming cinematic adaptation and a major spike in book sales. They discuss their prior assumptions of what the novel was about and how shocked t…
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Into The Brontëverse - Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights with Special Guest Zan Rowe
Join David and Lisa as they dive into the world of 'Wuthering Heights', moving from the Austenverse into the Brontëverse. With intriguing discussions about the book and its latest film adaptation, they are joined by special guest Zan Rowe, an esteemed broadcaster and oracle on pop culture. Highligh…
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FIRE ISLAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST, RICHARD CARROLL
Join David Campbell, Lisa Campbell, and special guest theatre maker Richard Carroll in this lively episode of "Into the Austenverse." The trio discusses the 2022 film Fire Island, analyzing its connection to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and its portrayal of class, race, and LGBTQ+ culture. Th…
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Bonus Episode - Anna Tate, My New Drag Name
Join DC and Lisa as they navigate the challenges of podcasting with new equipment, with great shame ask for your reviews, and discuss the impact of leaving comments and likes. They also dive into TikTok trends and share views on engaging content. Get a sneak peek into upcoming content, including bo…
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Bride and Prejudice with Special Guest, Vidya Makan
Join David and Lisa as they welcome special guest Vidya Makan, performer, writer and composer,, for an in-depth discussion on the adaptation, cultural significance, and cinematic brilliance of 'Bride and Prejudice.' They explore how the adaptation honors Jane Austen's work while seamlessly blending…
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Bonus Ep - Old Friends and New Fancies
Bonus Episode - Old Friends and New Fancies In this lively episode, DC and Lisa discuss the mixed feelings about kids returning to school, creating infographics and catching up on Oscar films. They also touch on current and upcoming projects, notably 'Wuthering Heights,' 'Bride and Prejudice,' and…
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Death Comes To Pemberley Part 2 - The Good Life
In this episode of 'Into the Austenverse,' David and Lisa Campbell dive into the novel 'Death Comes to Pemberley' by P.D. James and its 2013 BBC TV adaptation. David and Lisa examine the pros and cons of the TV adaptation, pointing out key differences such as the portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet, cour…
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Bonus Ep - Interview with Miss Caroline Gardiner, Private Detective Authors, Kelly Gardiner and Sharmini Kumar
In this episode, DC and Lisa discuss the nearing end of holidays and the return to school and work. They delve into the unexpected discovery of a 1947 MGM musical adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Judy Garland. Moving on, they highlight their current episodes on Death Comes to Pemberley an…
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Death Comes To Pemberley - Part 1
In this week's episode of 'Into the Austenverse,' David and Lisa Campbell start their investigation into Jane Austen detective fiction with P.D. James' 'Death Comes to Pemberley'. The episode kicks off with an engaging passage from the book, followed by an in-depth discussion on the novel's plot, k…
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