Episodes

  • The Channings Chapter XIV - Keeping Office.

    The Channings Chapter XIV - Keeping Office.
    Mar 28 2026
    In which the Channing brothers navigate the small turmoil of office duties and social obligations amidst looming financial troubles, while encounters with old acquaintances reveal the delicate balances of loyalty and resolve. The familiar streets of Helstonleigh play host to a quiet interplay of care, humour, and gentle admonitions, as the day unfolds with unexpected visits and steadfast friendship.
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    19 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XIII - Mad Nance.

    The Channings Chapter XIII - Mad Nance.
    Mar 26 2026
    In which the perplexing misadventures of Mr. Jenkins—locked in the college cloisters and injured in a fall—unfold amidst the quiet bustle of Mr. Galloway’s office, while the curious episode of the keys and the chapel bells piques the interest of all present. Meanwhile, an amusing and spirited intervention occurs as the eccentric Mad Nance, adorned with wild flowers, disrupts the peace of the street, only to be gently rescued by young Hamish Channing.
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    19 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XII - A Mishap To The Bishop.

    The Channings Chapter XII - A Mishap To The Bishop.
    Mar 24 2026
    In which the agreeable Bishop of Helstonleigh finds himself inadvertently locked within the cloisters of Helstonleigh Cathedral, accompanied by the porter Ketch and the steward’s clerk Jenkins, leading to a rather comical investigation of misplaced keys and nocturnal escapades amidst the ancient precincts. The predicament attracts the attention of curious college boys and the vigilant sexton, culminating in the discovery of Jenkins in a fainted state and a gentle rebuke of Ketch’s accusations, all portrayed with a kindly humour and observant detail.
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    22 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XI - The Cloister Keys.

    The Channings Chapter XI - The Cloister Keys.
    Mar 22 2026
    In which the young Arthur Channing reflects upon mercies and troubles amid cathedral psalms, while a rumour of unfair favouritism stirs unrest among the schoolboys and their guardians. Later, a curious mishap leaves the porter and a humble clerk locked within the cloisters after dusk, their perplexity and tempers rising in the lonely gloom.
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    26 mins
  • The Channings Chapter X - A False Alarm.

    The Channings Chapter X - A False Alarm.
    Mar 20 2026
    In which Arthur receives a surprising appointment as assistant-organist of the cathedral, bringing new responsibilities and a modest income that brighten the Channing household. Meanwhile, Constance grows concerned over Hamish's late-night toil and the shadow of legal troubles, sensing the weight of unseen burdens within their peaceful home.
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    17 mins
  • The Channings Chapter IX - Hamish's Candles.

    The Channings Chapter IX - Hamish's Candles.
    Mar 18 2026
    In which Judith reveals her anxious observations about Mr. Hamish Channing’s late-night vigils by candlelight, puzzling over the cause and consequences with Constance, while Hamish confides in Arthur his mounting debts and uneasy hopes for the future. Meanwhile, a venture through the cloisters introduces a youthful merry-making that contrasts with the serious matters weighing upon Hamish’s mind as he contemplates the challenges ahead.
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    21 mins
  • The Channings Chapter VIII - The Assistant-Organist.

    The Channings Chapter VIII - The Assistant-Organist.
    Mar 16 2026
    In which Arthur endeavours to secure permission from Mr. Galloway to extend his office hours, that he might accept an offer to play the cathedral organ and supplement the family’s income amidst trying circumstances. Meanwhile, conversations with friends and reflections on financial burdens weave a quietly poignant backdrop to his hopeful new undertaking.
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    11 mins
  • The Channings Chapter VII - Mr. Ketch.

    The Channings Chapter VII - Mr. Ketch.
    Mar 14 2026
    In which Mrs. Channing gently ministers to her children with daily scripture and loving counsel, while the household faces new uncertainties brought by unwelcome news about their finances and prospects. Meanwhile, Arthur contemplates unexpected opportunities amid the lively bustle of college school life and the boisterous world of his youthful companions.
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    23 mins