In the final episode of 'John Buchan Unbound', join Ursula Buchan and historian Michael Redley to explore John Buchan's retrospect on the First World War in his book 'Memory Hold the Door'. This episode traverses the transformative effects of t

Ep. 4 | The Three Hostages: The Post-War World

Dec 13th, 2023 32m 26s

Join us for the fourth episode of 'John Buchan Unbound' for an insightful exploration of John Buchan's post-war thriller 'The Three Hostages'. This episode delves into the novel's portrayal of the psychological aftermath of World War I, through

Ep. 3 | Mr Standfast: Backs Against the Wall

Dec 6th, 2023 37m 34s

Join us in the third episode of 'John Buchan Unbound' as we explore the enthralling world of "Mr. Standfast". This episode takes a deep dive into John Buchan’s portrayal of World War I, seamlessly intertwining the tales of the frontlines and th

Ep. 2 | Greenmantle: Crafting the Narrative of War

Nov 29th, 2023 30m 4s

In this second episode of 'John Buchan Unbound,' we journey into the vivid and shadowy streets of wartime Constantinople as depicted in John Buchan's "Greenmantle." This second instalment in Buchan's wartime novel series not only advances the a

Ep. 1 | The Thirty-Nine Steps: On the Very Brink of War

Nov 22nd, 2023 27m 1s

In our inaugural episode of this mini-series on John Buchan and the First World War, we delve into his groundbreaking novel "The Thirty-Nine Steps," widely regarded as the prototype of modern spy fiction. We explore how this seminal work not on

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Welcome to 'John Buchan Unbound'

Nov 17th, 2023 1m 46s

Welcome to "John Buchan Unbound," a podcast mini-series supported by the John Buchan Society. Join Ursula Buchan, the granddaughter and biographer of John Buchan, alongside Michael Redley, a historian specializing in John Buchan and the 20th-ce

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