Send us a textSian is back! We discuss the visit to Southerton - the selfishness of all the parties.I make a brief mention of Mansfield Revisited by Joan Aitken.If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early you can donate on Ko-fiYou c...

Send us a textThe Mansfield social group have finally arrived at Southerton - they tour the house then escape into the grounds. Miss Crawford says several stupid things and refuses to back down while her brother continues to flirt with Maria in front...

Send us a textThe trip to Southerton is resurrected, after some negotiations on Edmund's part the whole party sets off for Southerton. Maria is bitchy and Mrs Norris is pissy but this isn't new. If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes...

Send us a textPoor Fanny is consulted by Edmund then neglected by him. Edmund begins a romance with Miss Crawford which includes listening to her play the harp and teaching her to ride.If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early you...

Send us a textMum joins me again, we discuss Mary being condescending, Mr Rushworth being awkward and Maria being a little bitchy.If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on YouTube, Ins...

Send us a textNZ is back in lockdown so my guest this week is my mother Brenda. We discuss the need for a transition period between being a girl and a woman, and just how many characters there are in Mansfield Park.If you'd like to support the podcas...

Send us a textThe Crawford's arrive. Are the Bertram girls lacking ears? And I decide Lady Bertram is my role model.If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at h...

Send us a textThis week we're trying something different. I read chapter 3 and we talk about it as we go. Mr Norris dies, the Grants come and there is a threat that Fanny may have to move in with Mrs Norris.Let us know if you like this format!If you'...

Send us a textFanny arrives at Mansfield Park and we can see how her character is  built through the trauma she suffers in being ripped from her family, a place where she was of use and valued, to a place where no one really wants her.If you'd like t...

Send us a textWe start our read of Mansfield Park by meeting the Ward sisters and witnessing their arguments. Miss Frances gets disowned by her sisters then comes begging for forgiveness.If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early yo...