The Dickens Library

The Dickens Library

Step into the rich, bustling world of Charles Dickens, where every sentence sparkles with wit, warmth, and sharply observed humanity. This podcast offers his novels in their purest form; unhurried, unabridged, and allowed to shine exactly as he wrote them.

Dickens’s prose is a feast: playful yet pointed, humorous yet heartfelt, and always driven by characters so vivid they feel instantly familiar. If you’ve ever wanted to lose yourself in gripping plots, unforgettable personalities, and some of the most delightful writing in English literature, this is your invitation. Press play and let Dickens do what he does best: captivate.

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A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 17 - A Companion Picture

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 17 - A Companion Picture

In which we find two gentlemen engaged in a late-night discourse, one confessing intentions of matrimony with an air of self-assurance, whilst the other is urged to reconsider his own unsettled prospe...

21 Joulu 20259min

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 16 - Two Promises

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 16 - Two Promises

In which we observe the diligent and modest Mr Charles Darnay, who has carved out a respectable life in London as a tutor of French, and witness his tender yet cautious love for Lucie Manette, tempere...

21 Joulu 202519min

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 15 - The Gorgon's Head

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 15 - The Gorgon's Head

In which we visit the imposing chateau of a noble Marquis, where a tense supper unfolds between him and his nephew amidst austere stone surroundings that whisper of age and power. Their conversation r...

21 Joulu 202528min

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 14 - Monseigneur In The Country

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 14 - Monseigneur In The Country

In which we accompany a noble traveller as he returns through a country burdened by poverty and imposition, glimpsing the harsh realities of the villagers who endure under the weight of many taxes and...

21 Joulu 202513min

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 13 - Monseigneur In Town

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 13 - Monseigneur In Town

In which we witness the grand spectacle of Monseigneur’s reception, a dazzling display of frivolity, power, and superficiality amid the lavish salons of Paris, where dresses shimmer and the dance of s...

21 Joulu 202523min

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 12 - Hundreds Of People

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 12 - Hundreds Of People

In which we step into the tranquil corner of Soho, where Doctor Manette’s peaceful lodgings offer a gentle retreat from the bustling city, and where the faithful Miss Pross tends to the household with...

21 Joulu 202530min

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 11 - The Jackal

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 11 - The Jackal

In which we observe the habits and companionship of two men of the law, one bold and ambitious, the other languid and unfulfilled, as they spend their nights immersed in drink and legal papers. We are...

21 Joulu 202514min

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 10 - Congratulatory

A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 10 - Congratulatory

In which we witness the sombre relief of a man newly freed from a grim fate, surrounded by those who cherish and defend him amidst the weary turmoil of the court. Quietly, the night unfolds over a sma...

21 Joulu 202514min