Jane and Jacqueline, the Unwise Girls, are reading through all of Rick Riordan's mythology-based book series, from Percy Jackson to Magnus Chase and everything in-between. Jacqueline's read a lot of these, and Jane's read just a couple, so have fun on the journey with us!
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Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.
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Anglotopia Podcast | Discussing UK British Travel, History, Culture, London, British Slang, and More!
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The Anglotopia Podcast is your deep dive into the rich and diverse world of British culture, hosted by Jonathan and Jacqueline Thomas, publishers of Anglotopia.net and Londontopia.net. Each episode takes you on a journey through iconic British television, captivating historical events, and essential travel tips, ensuring you experience the very best of the British Isles. Our engaging discussions feature important British guests and authors, covering everything from the latest trends and time ...
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The Readings Podcast is a celebration of books, reading and culture. Episodes are published weekly and include author interviews, event recordings, booksellers chatting about their favourite reads, industry insights, and more.
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Welcome to 5 Minutes of Peace. A time for you to reflect, recharge, and renew. Five minutes for you to learn more, so you can be more and do more. Just the time you need to awaken something within yourself. In each episode, we share an inspirational tip, a book excerpt, or a mindful meditation. We are all connected … on a path of love, service, and peace … for ourselves and others. We’re glad to be together with you on this path. This podcast is created by ThePeaceRoom, a Reiki healing and t ...
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This podcast is designed to go below the surface and find out more people who swim at public pools. Listen in as I interview pool swimmers and discover their fascinating stories and varied lives. Find show notes and more info on my website: www.behindthegogglespodcast.com
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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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40:49Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Neville Clark, and Marion Cantillon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 23/07/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
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9:11Was Nicola Willis sent on a fool’s errand to Fonterra? The government can’t do anything about the price of butter and cheese (without subsidies), but what can it do to kneecap spendthrift local body councils? Is the Prime Minister concerned with what’s happening at Pāmu, after the sudden resignation of the long-standing and well-regarded manager of…
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The Country 23/07/25: Neville Clark talks to Jamie Mackay
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8:51A storied and well-travelled Gisborne auctioneer, stock agent, and former NZ Rodeo champion, who has just been awarded a life membership of the Poverty Bay A&P Association in its 150th year, reflects on more than 40 years in the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 23/07/25: Marion Cantillon talks to Jamie Mackay
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7:36We continue Innovation Week here on The Country with Herd-i. Today, we catch up with the founder of Pit-Seal - an edible biofilm made of seaweed and nutrients used to cover silage pits instead of plastics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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37:17Jamie Mackay talks to Nathan Guy, Jane Smith, Jen Corkran, Brian Johnson, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 22/07/25: Nathan Guy talks to Jamie Mackay
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6:29We find the Meat Industry Association (MIA) at the Red Meat Sector Conference in Christchurch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 22/07/25: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay
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6:34North Otago farmer and former winner of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Today we jointly enjoy some outrage over Paris, protests and Net Zero banking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 22/07/25: Jen Corkran talks to Jamie Mackay
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5:47Rabobank’s senior analyst comments on record red meat prices and a better outlook for New Zealand avocado growers as global demand “smashes” past the $30 billion mark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 22/07/25: Brian Johnson talks to Jamie Mackay
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5:24We continue Innovation Week here on The Country with Herd-i. Today we talk to a former pharmacist and one of the three-man team behind the Agri AI teat sprayer, which promises to reduce the huge cost of mastitis to the dairy industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 22/07/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay
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1:14We catch up with Monday’s weatherman on a Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country Full Show: Monday, July 21, 2025
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38:36Jamie Mackay talks to Scott Barrett, Grant Lightfoot, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Mark Warren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 21/07/25: Scott Barrett talks to Jamie Mackay
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5:17We announce the winner of the Kaiwaka fishing promotion with the All Blacks captain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 21/07/25: Grant Lightfoot talks to Jamie Mackay
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6:52We kick off Innovation Week on The Country with Herd-i, and today we talk to the innovative Southland farmer behind Kiwi Econet - an edible bale wrap made from jute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 21/07/25: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay
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6:10Farmers need to be very wary about the threat finance taxonomy from the Centre for Sustainable Finance poses to the primary sector. So says one of our leading rural academics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 21/07/25: Mark Warren talks to Jamie Mackay
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6:44An outspoken Hawke’s Bay farmer is up in arms about NZ Rugby selling synthetic beanies instead of woollen ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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Rabobank Best of The Country: July 19, 2025
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40:42Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Derek Daniell, Christopher Luxon, Bruce Weir and Amber Brador, and Winston Peters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 62 – The Untold Tragic Story of Titanic’s Sister Ship with Owner and Author Simon Mills
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36:08In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, host Jonathan Thomas interviews Simon Mills, a deep-sea explorer and maritime historian who owns the wreck of the HMHS Britannic, Titanic's lesser-known sister ship. They discuss the history of the Britannic, its sinking during World War I, and the unique aspects of its design that aimed to make it more un…
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The Country Full Show: Friday, July 18, 2025
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38:26Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Bryce McKenzie, Chris Brandolino, and Zoe Carter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 18/07/25: Winston Peters talks to Jamie Mackay
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9:25We ask, unscripted, the NZ First leader, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and former Deputy PM, if he’s more popular than ever? How much of that is due to Shane Jones? Is Stuart Nash auditioning to be an NZ First MP? Are local bodies out of control when it comes to rate increases? Plus, we hear his thoughts on the Paris Agreement and carbon farming. Se…
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The Country 18/07/25: Bryce McKenzie talks to Jamie Mackay
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5:40We ask the Groundswell co-founder if he’s been barking at cars when it comes to pulling out of the Paris Agreement? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 18/07/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay
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3:39Earth Sciences New Zealand’s principal scientist comments on the unwanted prospect of more rain for the inundated Tasman/Nelson region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 18/07/25: Zoe Carter talks to Jamie Mackay
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5:40Young Australian agriculture influencer with 700,000 followers encourages young Kiwis to get across the Tasman for the harvest season. Plus, she warns of the red flags to look out for when it comes to worker exploitation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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"Soul Happy Meditation," with Steffani LeFevour
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7:00In this gentle and powerful guided meditation, mindset and manifesting coach Steffani LeFevour walks us through a three-step practice designed to help you shift into alignment, tune into your inner wisdom, and step confidently toward your desires. This Soul Happy Meditation includes: Step 1: Connection Drop from your head into your heart and connec…
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The Country Full Show: Thursday, July 17, 2025
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37:04Jamie Mackay talks to Bruce Weir, Amber Brador, Chris Hipkins, Abbi Ayre, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 17/07/25: Bruce Weir and Amber Brador talk to Jamie Mackay
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4:05We announce the winner of the 2025 Rabobank Good Deeds Competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 17/07/25: Chris Hipkins talks to Jamie Mackay
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5:28Labour’s leader discusses bipartisan politics, the unlikely prospect of a Grand Coalition and the right tree in the right place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 17/07/25: Abbi Ayre talks to Jamie Mackay
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5:47This month’s Farmstrong farmer hails from Reefton, where she and her husband are dairy farmers. She talks about shed shouts, and super yachts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 17/07/25: Peter Newbold talks to Jamie Mackay
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5:49We take our monthly look at the state of the rural market with the GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate and find out that dairy farms have only increased in value by $2,000/ha over the past decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 17/07/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay
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3:42Our Australian correspondent comments on the big SBW v Paul Gallen fight and a prominent cotton farmer being sent to jail for water fraud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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Tania Davidge (Open House) in conversation
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16:07In this episode, a special conversation with Tania Davidge, Executive Director and Chief Curator with Open House Melbourne. Across Melbourne, every building, street and public place tells a unique story. Shaped by its transformation over time and the diverse communities that live here, the city is more than its bricks and mortar - the city is about…
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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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38:19Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Todd McClay, Andrew Murray, Jack Fagan, and Jim Hopkins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 16/07/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
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6:07The PM says he won’t hang the Tasman/Nelson region out to dry after the devastating flooding. He also denies that cracks are appearing in the coalition and is adamant we should not be pulling out of the Paris Agreement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 16/07/25: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay
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6:54Following on from the PM’s comments, the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry announces a $600,000 support package for flood-affected farmers, growers and foresters in the Tasman/Nelson region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 16/07/25: Andrew Murray talks to Jamie Mackay
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3:35Fonterra’s CFO reviews last night’s positive GDT Auction - up 1.1%, WMP + 1.7%, SMP + 2.5%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 16/07/25: Jack Fagan talks to Jamie Mackay
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5:14We catch up with one half of the NZ Shearing Team ahead of the Welsh Test Series, starting on Saturday. This follows on from a loss to Scotland and wins against England and France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 16/07/25: Jim Hopkins talks to Jamie Mackay
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4:22We get the take of a well-known rural raconteur on water, politics and the politics of water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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38:20Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Kate Acland, Todd Clark, and Mark de Lautour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 15/07/25: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay
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6:32In light of the devastating flooding, we have to play nice today with the former MP for West Coast Tasman. And surprisingly, we agree to agree for once! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 15/07/25: Kate Acland talks to Jamie Mackay
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5:44The chair of Beef + Lamb NZ on why we’re importing beef from Australia, and we discuss yesterday’s submissions to Parliament’s Environment Select Committee on carbon farming. Is the problem the incoming legislation? Or is it that we are only one of two countries in the world that allow 100% offsetting for exotic plantations? See omnystudio.com/list…
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The Country 15/07/25: Todd Clark talks to Jamie Mackay
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6:01Kentucky-based US farming correspondent on record beef prices, record tariffs and record floods in Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 15/07/25: Mark de Lautour talks to Jamie Mackay
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5:59The chief executive of Open Country Dairy talks about "yellow gold" - butter and cheese - and whether Kiwis will get a better deal domestically when OCD opens its new butter factory. We also look at tonight’s GDT and the milk price prospects for the 25/26 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Country Full Show: Monday, July 14, 2025
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38:31Jamie Mackay talks Kevin Freeman, Derek Daniell, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 14/07/25: Kevin Freeman talks to Jamie Mackay
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5:37We catch up with a Tasman dairy farmer who’s been at the coal face of the devastating flooding at the top of the Motueka River, as the region reels from two horrendous floods in two weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 14/07/25: Derek Daniell talks to Jamie Mackay
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8:34We yarn with a Wairarapa farmer, and one of the country’s leading sheep breeders, about carbon farming, and the future of production forestry and sheep farming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 14/07/25: Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum talk to Jamie Mackay
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9:34Today’s dairy farmer/MP panel ponders Clarkson’s Farm in a dry UK summer and a very wet winter here in New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Country 14/07/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay
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2:15We plead with Monday’s resident weather expert for a break in the weather for the flood-ravaged Tasman/Nelson region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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The Tower of Nero, ch. 6 to 10 This week on Unwise Girls, we continue to tube down the river of good fortune as The Trials of Apollo continues to find its footing right at the end. We discuss Dionysus's antics (as well as the surprising pathos mined from his familiar relationship with Apollo), Smite That City, the return of the Gray Sisters, meme m…
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Rabobank Best of The Country: July 12, 2025
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40:29Jamie Mackay talks to Stuart Nash, Hugh Jackson, Cameron Bagrie, Farmer Tom Martin, and Jo Luxton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME
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Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 61 – Jane Austen at 250 – Discussing Jane At Home With Chawton’s Sophie Reynolds
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1:06:48In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with Sophie Reynolds, Head of Collections, Interpretation & Engagement at Jane Austen's house in Chawton, Hampshire, about the enduring legacy of Jane Austen as a literary figure. 2025 is the 250th anniversary of her birth, so there are celebrations at Chawton and all over the w…
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