David and Lisa Campbell continue their Persuasion series on Into the Austeverse. The conversation goes from the specifics of the Dakota Johnson adaptation and the novel to the value of Robin Williams' hirsuteness.

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David and Lisa Campbell continue their Persuasion series on Into the Austeverse. The conversation goes from the specifics of the Dakota Johnson adaptation and the novel to the value of Robin Williams' hirsuteness.
Here are all the details of where to find us and get in touch:
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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 adaptations - Into The Austenverse.

Into The Austenverse is a brand-new podcast celebrating Jane Austen&rsquo;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 &amp; devotion, hot-takes &amp; humour as they lead us through the books, the films, the TV series and adaptations - 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. 

Into The Austenverse

Persuasion -  Episode 2: 2022 Adaptation - Unpersuaded

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DC and Lisa welcome the brilliant journalist and author Jane Caro and discuss Jane Austen’s Persuasion.  The conversation explores Austen’s subversive feminism, including Anne Elliot’s speech on women’s constrained lives, and how class, money, and prestige function as “false gods.” Caro contrasts Austen’s treatment of servants as largely invisible with the Brontës’ more fully realized servant characters, and praises Persuasion’s secondary figures.

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Email us at info@intotheaustenverse.com - we would love to hear from you!

Find out more about DC’s favourite of Jane’s books - The Mother.

DC and Lisa welcome the brilliant journalist and author Jane Caro and discuss Jane Austen&rsquo;s Persuasion.&nbsp; The conversation explores Austen&rsquo;s subversive feminism, including Anne Elliot&rsquo;s speech on women&rsquo;s constrained lives, and how class, money, and prestige function as &ldquo;false gods.&rdquo; Caro contrasts Austen&rsquo;s treatment of servants as largely invisible with the Bront&euml;s&rsquo; more fully realized servant characters, and praises Persuasion&rsquo;s secondary figures.
Here are all the details of where to find us and get in touch:
Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/in2theaustenverse/"> @in2theaustenverse</a>&nbsp;
Tiktok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@in2theaustenverse"> @in2theaustenverse</a> and on
YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@IntoTheAustenverse"> @intotheaustenverse</a>
Email us at <a href="mailto:info@intotheaustenverse.com">info@intotheaustenverse.com</a> - we would love to hear from you!
Find out more about DC&rsquo;s favourite of Jane&rsquo;s books - <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Jane-Caro-Mother-9781761471681">The Mother</a>.

 Bonus Episode - Well Pierce My Soul! - Interview with special guest, Jane Caro about Persuasion

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David and Lisa Campbell kick things off with Captain Wentworth’s iconic love letter—while rocking nautical hats from home—and use it as the perfect launch point into Jane Austen’s most mature, emotional novel. They chat about why this letter hits differently, how Persuasion stands apart as Austen’s final completed work, and why Anne Elliot might be her most relatable, “grown-up” heroine.

Expect fun deep dives into:

*The Navy, prize money, and the class drama behind it

*Sir Walter’s vanity and Bath’s social climbing scene

*The quiet power of second-chance romance

*Lady Russell’s complicated role in Anne’s story

*The surprisingly wholesome Crofts marriage


Plus, they rave about the beloved 1995 film adaptation—its subtle style, swoony performances, and those tiny, heart-stopping moments fans still talk about.

💬 They wrap up by inviting listeners to weigh in on one juicy question: what’s really going on between Mr. Elliot and Mrs. Clay?

If you love Austen, romance, and smart-but-fun literary chat, this episode is a must-listen.

Here are all the details of where to find us and get in touch:

Instagram @in2theaustenverse 

Tiktok @in2theaustenverse and on

YouTube @intotheaustenverse

Email us at info@intotheaustenverse.com - we would love to hear from you!

David and Lisa Campbell kick things off with Captain Wentworth&rsquo;s iconic love letter&mdash;while rocking nautical hats from home&mdash;and use it as the perfect launch point into Jane Austen&rsquo;s most mature, emotional novel. They chat about why this letter hits differently, how&nbsp;Persuasion stands apart as Austen&rsquo;s final completed work, and why Anne Elliot might be her most relatable, &ldquo;grown-up&rdquo; heroine.
Expect fun deep dives into:
*The Navy, prize money, and the class drama behind it *Sir Walter&rsquo;s vanity and Bath&rsquo;s social climbing scene *The quiet power of second-chance romance *Lady Russell&rsquo;s complicated role in Anne&rsquo;s story *The surprisingly wholesome Crofts marriage 
Plus, they rave about the beloved 1995 film adaptation&mdash;its subtle style, swoony performances, and those tiny, heart-stopping moments fans still talk about.
💬 They wrap up by inviting listeners to weigh in on one juicy question: what&rsquo;s really going on between Mr. Elliot and Mrs. Clay?
If you love Austen, romance, and smart-but-fun literary chat, this episode is a must-listen.
Here are all the details of where to find us and get in touch:
Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/in2theaustenverse/"> @in2theaustenverse</a>&nbsp;
Tiktok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@in2theaustenverse"> @in2theaustenverse</a> and on
YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@IntoTheAustenverse"> @intotheaustenverse</a>
Email us at <a href="mailto:info@intotheaustenverse.com">info@intotheaustenverse.com</a> - we would love to hear from you!

Persuasion: Naval Gazing

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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 @intotheaustenverse or enjoy the highlights of Cliff Richard’s Heathcliff here.

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Tiktok @in2theaustenverse

In this bonus episode, DC and Lisa talk all things Heathcliff the Musical, as well as quick detour to discuss who from the Austenverse/Bront&euml;verse 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 @intotheaustenverse or enjoy the highlights of Cliff Richard&rsquo;s Heathcliff <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=GCUn4qpFj8I">here</a>.
Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/in2theaustenverse/"> @in2theaustenverse</a>&nbsp;
Tiktok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@in2theaustenverse"> @in2theaustenverse</a>

Bonus Ep - Heathcliff Richard

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Persuasion - Episode 2: 2022 Adaptation - Unpersuaded

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