In this special Christmas episode of 'Into the Austenverse’ becomes ‘Into The Dickensverse’.  DC and Lisa delve into the timeless classic 'A Christmas Carol'. They discuss the significance of the novel in Victorian culture, Dickens's motivation for writing it, and its subsequent adaptations. The episode highlights their favorite incarnation of the story, 'The Muppet Christmas Carol,' and includes in-depth discussions about its production, Michael Caine's performance, and the Muppets' unique contributions. They are joined by special guest Ray Coulthard, who played Young Ebenezer Scrooge, sharing his experiences on set and the lasting impact of the film. Tune in to hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and celebrate the spirit of Christmas.

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In this special Christmas episode of 'Into the Austenverse&rsquo; becomes &lsquo;Into The Dickensverse&rsquo;.&nbsp; DC and Lisa delve into the timeless classic 'A Christmas Carol'. They discuss the significance of the novel in Victorian culture, Dickens's motivation for writing it, and its subsequent adaptations. The episode highlights their favorite incarnation of the story, 'The Muppet Christmas Carol,' and includes in-depth discussions about its production, Michael Caine's performance, and the Muppets' unique contributions. They are joined by special guest Ray Coulthard, who played Young Ebenezer Scrooge, sharing his experiences on set and the lasting impact of the film. Tune in to hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
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Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xji_h2WDL6E&amp;t=648s">The Making Of The Muppet Christmas Carol&nbsp;</a>
And see <a href="https://www.rsc.org.uk/hamlet/">Ray in Hamlet in the RSC&rsquo;s tour</a>
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Into The Austenverse is a podcast celebrating Jane Austen’s works and subsequent adaptations. In 2025 hosts David and Lisa Campbell embarked on a journey to explore Austen's groundbreaking novels which not only transformed literature but continue to shape and inspire modern culture more than 250 years on.  The show brings 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 podcast celebrating Jane Austen&rsquo;s works and subsequent adaptations. In 2025 hosts David and Lisa Campbell embarked on a journey to explore Austen's groundbreaking novels which not only transformed literature but continue to shape and inspire modern culture more than 250 years on. &nbsp;The show brings 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

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.

The Muppet Christmas Carol - Austenverse goes Dickensverse

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Hosts Lisa Campbell and David Campbell kick off a “Steinbeckverse” detour ahead of their upcoming Sense and Sensibility coverage, prompted by Netflix’s new East of Eden series starring Florence Pugh (releasing October 1). They discuss Steinbeck’s 1952 novel as his magnum opus, its two-family saga (Trasks and Hamiltons), and how the 1955 Elia Kazan film adapts only the book’s final section. After watching the James Dean version, they discuss Dean’s naturalistic, method-influenced performance and strong work from Jo Van Fleet and discuss the filmmaking elements like the overture, loud score, obvious studio backdrops, and abrupt pacing. They unpack key themes (Cain and Abel, inherited “badness,” war profiteering) and touch on Kazan’s controversy over naming names during McCarthyism, linking it to Zoe Kazan leading the new adaptation.

DIZZY AND JIMMY - The book DC references

ORSON WELLES ON ELIA KAZAN

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Hosts Lisa Campbell and David Campbell kick off a &ldquo;Steinbeckverse&rdquo; detour ahead of their upcoming Sense and Sensibility coverage, prompted by Netflix&rsquo;s new East of Eden series starring Florence Pugh (releasing October 1). They discuss Steinbeck&rsquo;s 1952 novel as his magnum opus, its two-family saga (Trasks and Hamiltons), and how the 1955 Elia Kazan film adapts only the book&rsquo;s final section. After watching the James Dean version, they discuss Dean&rsquo;s naturalistic, method-influenced performance and strong work from Jo Van Fleet and discuss the filmmaking elements like the overture, loud score, obvious studio backdrops, and abrupt pacing. They unpack key themes (Cain and Abel, inherited &ldquo;badness,&rdquo; war profiteering) and touch on Kazan&rsquo;s controversy over naming names during McCarthyism, linking it to Zoe Kazan leading the new adaptation.
<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Dizzy-Jimmy-Life-James-Story/dp/0060393831">DIZZY AND JIMMY</a> - The book DC references
<a href="https://youtu.be/Z6DC4AjTG2M?si=6nBWtkCDYV519E74">ORSON WELLES ON ELIA KAZAN</a>
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EAST OF EDEN - INTO THE STEINBECKVERSE - Fences, Fairgrounds and Fraternal Fury

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DC and Lisa celebrate the one-year anniversary of Into the Austenverse and reflect on global listenership and standout guests before welcoming award-winning writer/showrunner/executive producer Liz Doran to discuss Netflix’s My Brilliant Career. Doran shares how she came to the story via the film, pitched Netflix first, and developed a “dirty-hemmed, unbuttoned” Australian period drama with detailed realism, expanded First Nations storylines through First Nations writers and consultants, and a reimagined Harry with Chinese heritage, plus specific symbolic choices like native flowers and black cockatoo feathers. Actors Philippa Northeast (Sybylla) and Kate Mulvany (Augusta) join to discuss casting, building character through collaboration, working with Christopher Chung, filming key scenes like the New Year’s Eve party, and why the series’ themes of agency and ambition resonate worldwide, while hoping it inspires more Australian literary adaptations.

 ***Warning - there is a spicy discussion about Sybylla’s sex life in the interview with Pip and Kate.***

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DC and Lisa celebrate the one-year anniversary of Into the Austenverse and reflect on global listenership and standout guests before welcoming award-winning writer/showrunner/executive producer Liz Doran to discuss Netflix&rsquo;s My Brilliant Career. Doran shares how she came to the story via the film, pitched Netflix first, and developed a &ldquo;dirty-hemmed, unbuttoned&rdquo; Australian period drama with detailed realism, expanded First Nations storylines through First Nations writers and consultants, and a reimagined Harry with Chinese heritage, plus specific symbolic choices like native flowers and black cockatoo feathers. Actors Philippa Northeast (Sybylla) and Kate Mulvany (Augusta) join to discuss casting, building character through collaboration, working with Christopher Chung, filming key scenes like the New Year&rsquo;s Eve party, and why the series&rsquo; themes of agency and ambition resonate worldwide, while hoping it inspires more Australian literary adaptations.
&nbsp;***Warning - there is a spicy discussion about Sybylla&rsquo;s sex life in the interview with Pip and Kate.***
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 BUMPER 'MY BRILLIANT CAREER' EPISODE with Showrunner Liz Doran + Stars Philippa Northeast & Kate Mulvany

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Lisa hosts solo while David is at Channel 9, recommending Joanna Nadin’s “After Darcy,” a funny, risqué, joyful Pride and Prejudice modern day sequel and previewing Sunday’s final “Franklinverse” interviews with Liz Doran and stars Kate Mulvany and Philippa Northeast.   In the interview, Nadin explains she shifted from serious women’s fiction to more commercial comedy after publishing changes, drawing on her YA Austen-inspired series, and focusing on the Bennet sisters as older women dealing with kids, divorce, and difficult teens. She describes her process of “hanging out” with characters, casting actors in her head, and building plot needs into modern jobs and details (including Lydia’s reality TV fame and ADHD diagnosis). Nadin discusses her Austen exposure via adaptations, Press Gang’s influence, her career in journalism and UK political speechwriting.

 

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You can find buy After Darcy here!

 

Lisa hosts solo while David is at Channel 9, recommending Joanna Nadin&rsquo;s &ldquo;After Darcy,&rdquo; a funny, risqu&eacute;, joyful Pride and Prejudice modern day sequel and previewing Sunday&rsquo;s final &ldquo;Franklinverse&rdquo; interviews with Liz Doran and stars Kate Mulvany and Philippa Northeast. &nbsp; In the interview, Nadin explains she shifted from serious women&rsquo;s fiction to more commercial comedy after publishing changes, drawing on her YA Austen-inspired series, and focusing on the Bennet sisters as older women dealing with kids, divorce, and difficult teens. She describes her process of &ldquo;hanging out&rdquo; with characters, casting actors in her head, and building plot needs into modern jobs and details (including Lydia&rsquo;s reality TV fame and ADHD diagnosis). Nadin discusses her Austen exposure via adaptations, Press Gang&rsquo;s influence, her career in journalism and UK political speechwriting.
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Or email us at <a href="mailto:info@intotheaustenverse.com">info@intotheaustenverse.com</a>
You can find buy<a href="https://harpercollins.com.au/products/9781835016282"> After Darcy</a> here!
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Bonus Episode - Interview with Joanna Nadin - Author of ‘After Darcy’

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The Muppet Christmas Carol - Austenverse goes Dickensverse

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