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The H. G. Wells Library

The H. G. Wells Library

By: H. G. Wells
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A curious library stands open at the edge of time. Here, the worlds of H. G. Wells are not merely remembered but awakened, their voices carried once more across the invisible ether. The H. G. Wells Library presents complete readings of tales that peer into futures yet unborn, confront the machinery of progress, and question the destiny of humankind itself. From silent laboratories to distant planets, each episode invites the listener to wander as both observer and traveller, discovering wonders, warnings, and possibilities in equal measure.

Step within, and let the turning of pages become a voyage through evolution, empire, and imagination - for the future, as Wells well knew, begins in the act of listening.Public domain Hourly
Episodes
  • Bealby Chapter 5 - The Seeking of Bealby part one

    Bealby Chapter 5 - The Seeking of Bealby part one
    Jul 5 2026
    In which the disappearance of young Bealby from the Shonts estate sets in motion a series of anxious search efforts, revealing the concerned and sometimes discordant responses of the household and visitors, as well as the domestic and social tensions beneath their genteel exterior. Meanwhile, Captain Douglas, caught between his military ambitions and an entangled romance, navigates the complexities of his character and circumstances amid this gathering storm of events.
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    48 mins
  • Bealby Chapter 4 - The Unobtrusive Parting Part Two

    Bealby Chapter 4 - The Unobtrusive Parting Part Two
    Jul 4 2026
    In which a series of misunderstandings and mishaps uncovers the curious disappearance of a certain boy near Shonts, prompting a motley group of onlookers to ponder his fate with a mixture of amusement and concern. Meanwhile, the caravan, imbued with an almost human caprice, embarks upon an unexpected and whimsical journey down the village road, much to the dismay of its keepers and the surrounding populace.
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    25 mins
  • Bealby Chapter 3 - The Wanderers part one

    Bealby Chapter 3 - The Wanderers part one
    Jul 3 2026
    In which a young gentleman named Bealby escapes from the grand estate of Shonts at dawn and, wandering through the countryside, encounters a kindly band of women living adventurously in a caravan who welcome him with warmth and purpose. Amidst the charm of open roads and simple tasks, Bealby finds himself touched by new friendships and stirred by the tender hopes of youth setting out on an uncharted course.
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    22 mins
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