Send us a textReferences to Austen are dwindling but we carry on with our watch of The Courtship.We are back to relationship advice as Sian reveals she was ghosted as a teen (once Frances defines ghosting for her) and we agree that you shouldn't kiss...

Send us a textAnd now for something completely different...The Courtship is basically the The Bachelorette in Regency dressing. Sian isn't sure but Frances loves it! In the first episode we meet Miss Remy, the heroine, and her suitors. There is anach...

Send us a textTW: rape, sexual abuse, racismThe 1999 adaptation of Mansfield Park has a lot of changes from the original text but somehow manages to keep the main story points. The Crawfords are weak, Sir Thomas is a monster and Fanny is, well, Auste...

Send us a textWe review the 2007 made for TV movie adaptation of Mansfield Park with Billie Piper as Fanny Price. We agree that Fanny's hair isn't quite right and that Tom is hot. Some aspects are cut for length but they manage to squish an awful lot...

Send us a textIn this episode we wrap up our reading of Mansfield Park by looking at which characters we feel differently about than previously. In particular we discuss Sir Thomas, Susan,  Mr Yates, Julia, Mrs Norris and, of course, Mr Crawford. If...

Send us a textIn the final chapter all the things tie up rather well and learn how Jane Austen really feels about FannyIf you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at her websi...

Send us a textWhat is folly and what is vice? Who is more guilty - Maria or Julia?This penultimate chapter is another long one, we rehash Maria's and Julia's escapades as well as hear about Edmunds "last, last" meeting with Miss Crawford.If you'd lik...

Send us a textAll the scandals! Everything happens in this chapter and Fanny is finally freed from PortsmouthIf you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at her website Support...

Send us a textFanny is trapped in Portsmouth only learning of news via letters. Miss Crawford makes it plain she would prefer that Tom die!!If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at her website ...

Send us a textFanny receives three letters. Fanny has a bit of a rant (to herself). Edmund has a good rant (to Fanny). Comparisons to Emma crop up again.If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at...