https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wilde-library--6872713
Here we shelve the splendid, the scandalous, and the secretly sincere: comedies that cut like satin, stories that sparkle like poison, and ideas too beautifully dressed to behave. Each episode is an invitation to linger; between wit and wisdom, art and appetite, truth and the far more interesting thing - style.

After all, a library is simply a place where other people’s thoughts learn to flirt with your own.








]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a41eebdc5bed52d36a9b931be5b79402.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wilde-library--6872713Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:31:50 +0000Oscar WildeJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comWelcome to The Wilde Library - a small, well-upholstered room of the mind where books are neither dusted nor forgiven, only opened. Here we shelve the splendid, the scandalous, and the secretly sincere: comedies that cut like satin, stories that...
Here we shelve the splendid, the scandalous, and the secretly sincere: comedies that cut like satin, stories that sparkle like poison, and ideas too beautifully dressed to behave. Each episode is an invitation to linger; between wit and wisdom, art and appetite, truth and the far more interesting thing - style.

After all, a library is simply a place where other people’s thoughts learn to flirt with your own.








]]>falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-the-preface--69865054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865054Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:02:09 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the artist’s delicate task of crafting beauty is celebrated above the mundane concerns of morality or utility, and the critic’s role is revealed as a mirror of their own nature rather than an arbiter of truth. Thus, art is presented as a...197false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-1--69865053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865053Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the studio of an artist becomes the stage for a lively discourse on beauty, art, and the mysterious power of a young man whose portrait captivates and unsettles. Amidst scents of lilac and whispers of secrecy, two contrasting friends ponder...2137false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-2--69865049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865049Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a strikingly handsome young man, Dorian Gray, is introduced sitting for his portrait as he encounters the charming and provocative Lord Henry, whose words stir new thoughts and emotions within him. Amidst conversations of youth, beauty, and...2444false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-3--69865048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865048Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Lord Henry Wotton indulges in the leisurely art of conversation and gossip with his uncle and a select company, unveiling tales of heritage, society's peculiarities, and his own whimsical philosophy of life and pleasure. Amidst this genteel...1953false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-4--69865066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865066Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a young gentleman, newly enamoured with an enchanting young actress, relates to his companion the fervour of his devotion and the beguiling mysteries of the theatre that have so captured his fancy. Amid musings on art, love, and the curious...2385false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-5--69865057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865057Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the tender joys and bitter anxieties of a young actress's love and her family's precarious hopes and fears unfold amidst the humbler trappings of their theatrical lives. Brotherly protectiveness and maternal caution weave through their...1910false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-6--69865047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865047Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the news of a certain young gentleman’s engagement stirs a curious blend of incredulity and resignation among his closest companions, while conversations over dinner lead to reflections on love, pleasure, and the peculiar nature of personal...1253false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-7--69865052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865052Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a young gentleman’s idealistic passion is tested amid the harsh realities of the theatre, revealing the fragile nature of art and love in a world of illusions. As he contemplates a mysterious portrait that seems to bear silent witness to his...1923false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-8--69865051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865051Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Dorian Gray awakens to a world both unchanged and strangely altered, as he confronts the haunting transformation of his own portrait and faces the tragic downfall of Sibyl Vane, whose death ripples through his thoughts with the peculiar...2302false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-9--69865055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865055Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a sombre morning brings an intense confrontation between old friendship and new realities, as the artist Basil Hallward reveals a profound, almost worshipful attachment to Dorian Gray and the portrait he painted, a work Dorian now insists...1671false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-10--69865064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865064Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Dorian Gray, haunted by a secret portrait, arranges to conceal it in an old schoolroom filled with memories of his youth, whilst grappling with the uneasy presence of his servant and the burdens of his past. Amidst these shadows, a mysterious...1298false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-11--69865060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865060Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Dorian Gray becomes ensnared by a book that reflects and amplifies his own passionate search for new sensations, indulging in art, music, jewels, and rare luxuries while maintaining an outward visage of youthful grace untouched by time....3029false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-12--69865061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865061Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a chance nocturnal meeting between two old friends leads to a grave and heartfelt confrontation about whispered scandals and the shadowed depths of reputation among London’s elite. The evening unfolds by the fireside, where earnest entreaties...1134false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-13--69865065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865065Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Dorian Gray reveals to Basil Hallward a secret locked away for years, confronting the painter with a disturbing vision that both fascinates and horrifies. Amidst shadows and whispers, the night unfolds with chilling resolve and profound...1105false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-14--69865050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865050Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Dorian Gray awakens to a bright November morning haunted by dark memories and seeks the reluctant help of an old friend, the scientific Alan Campbell, to dispose of an indelible and dreadful secret. The story unfolds with a measured tension...2069false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-15--69865056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865056Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:05 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Dorian Gray navigates the polished artifice of a London drawing-room, masking inner turmoil beneath a veneer of exquisite composure and engaging in a lively exchange of wit and worldly cynicism with his acquaintances. As the evening wanes, he...1351false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-16--69865067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865067Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:12 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the night reveals the sordid underbelly of the city as a restless gentleman, tormented by his own memories and desires, seeks refuge in the opium dens and grim haunts where forgotten souls dwell. A chance encounter in the foggy streets brings...1362false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-17--69865063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865063Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a languid afternoon at Selby Royal unfolds amid delicate tea and sparkling conversation, where names, beauty, and the curious philosophies of love and life are playfully debated by an elegant assembly. Yet beneath the veneer of wit and charm,...848false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-18--69865058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865058Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a day of uneasy tranquillity is violently disrupted by a tragic hunting accident, stirring in our protagonist a sombre reflection upon fate and the burdens of conscience. The chilling discovery that follows unfolds with a quiet, haunting...1429false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-19--69865062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865062Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Dorian Gray contemplates his recent resolution to reform, revealing a tender sacrifice made in the countryside, while Lord Henry offers his characteristic cynical wit and reflections on art, youth, and the elusiveness of the soul. Their...1585false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-chapter-20--69865059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865059Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a restless soul, weary of the burden of his own beauty and the shadows of his past, contemplates the tantalising hope of redemption and the weight of conscience in the solitude of a summer night. Yet, as he confronts the dreadful reflection...850false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-duchess-of-padua-act-1--70279099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279099Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a young man named Guido Ferranti arrives in the bustling market place of Padua, seeking the truth of his mysterious birth and forging a dark oath of revenge upon learning the grievous fate of his noble father. Amidst courtly intrigues and...1808false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-duchess-of-padua-act-2--70279097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279097Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a duchess confronts her imperious husband with the plight of impoverished citizens, revealing the gulf between nobility and suffering, whilst a tender yet troubled love blossoms in secret amidst palace intrigues. The melancholy reflections of...2107false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-duchess-of-padua-act-3--70279098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279098Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:05 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a tempestuous night cloaks the Ducal Palace in shadows as Guido confronts the dark summons of vengeance and love’s complex power, weaving a delicate tapestry of sacred and profane intentions beneath the moon’s pale gaze. The delicate boundary...1664false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-duchess-of-padua-act-4--70279100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279100Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the sombre halls of justice in Padua prepare to witness the trial of a young man accused of a most grave and intimate crime, amid the murmurs and speculations of the townsfolk and the imposing presence of the Duchess and her court. As the law...1722false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-duchess-of-padua-act-5--70279101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279101Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a sombre dungeon scene unfolds with a masked Duchess braving the harsh vigil of soldiers to offer a condemned man hope and concealment, evoking the tragic poignancy of love entwined with dire fate. As the bell tolls relentlessly, their tender...1547false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-canterville-ghost-chapter-1--70279443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279443Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which an intrepid American family purchases the ancient and reputedly haunted Canterville Chase, brushing aside the warnings of the British aristocracy who have long shunned the estate for fear of a spectral presence. Amidst the charming English...666false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-canterville-ghost-chapter-2--70279448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279448Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the Otis family encounters the persistent and rather stubbornly indelible bloodstains that prompt even the most sceptical among them to entertain the notion of ghosts, whilst their peaceful evening is rudely interrupted by the spectral...526false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-canterville-ghost-chapter-3--70279444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279444Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the Otis family faces the peculiar challenges posed by a restless spirit whose ghostly attempts at haunting are met with spirited practicalities and unexpected humour. Despite his noble intentions and historic grievances, the ghost finds...1018false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-canterville-ghost-chapter-4--70279446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279446Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the Canterville ghost, wearied and dispirited by the relentless practical jokes of the Otis twins, struggles to maintain his haunting dignity while contending with the peculiarities of his modern American visitors. Despite his elaborate...711false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-canterville-ghost-chapter-5--70279445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279445Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the gentle-hearted Virginia discovers the melancholy Canterville Ghost in a moment of rare repose and speaks to him with a compassion that unsettles both their worlds. Together, they venture beyond the veil of haunting, stirred by an ancient...702false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-canterville-ghost-chapter-6--70279447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279447Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the disappearance of a gentle young lady plunges a stately household into a flurry of anxious searching, leading to a mysterious midnight return that hints at spectral companionship and hidden secrets. A somber discovery within a shadowed...595false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-canterville-ghost-chapter-7--70279449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279449Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a solemn funeral procession paints the night at Canterville Chase with dignity and quiet reverence, as the family's ancient customs mingle with the gentle sorrow of those left behind. The subsequent morning reveals delicate negotiations over...614false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ballad-of-reading-gaol--70491326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70491326Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a melancholy observer in prison contemplates a doomed man who has slain the thing he loved, and discovers - amid grey walls, drifting clouds, and the theatre of justice - that love and destruction are often intimate acquaintances. The...1966false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preface-to-the-collected-plays-of-oscar-wilde--70491622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70491622Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which one finds a reflective and somewhat wistful account of Oscar Wilde’s dramatic works, detailing their initial reception, enduring influence, and the curious fate of lost manuscripts, all conveyed with the attentive erudition befitting a...929false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-florentine-tragedy--70491621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70491621Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a late-night encounter in a modest Florentine home sets the stage for a delicate interplay of desire, commerce, and rivalry among a youthful prince, a merchant and his wife, revealing the tensions hidden beneath gilded courtesies and spinning...1549false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/la-sainte-courtisane--70491620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70491620Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a radiant and enigmatic woman named Myrrhina arrives in a stark desert landscape seeking out a reclusive hermit named Honorius, whose austere devotion to the love of God contrasts sharply with her sumptuous life and worldly allure. Their...884false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-happy-prince--70491994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70491994Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a gilded statue known as the Happy Prince, perched high above a city, reveals a surprising sorrow beneath his beautiful exterior and enlists the aid of a devoted Swallow to ease the sufferings he perceives below. Through their secret...1441false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nightingale-and-the-rose--70491993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70491993Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a devoted Nightingale overhears a young Student’s sorrowful lament for a red rose to win his beloved’s hand, and resolves to create one through a song that demands the ultimate sacrifice. Her selfless act intertwines the mysteries of love and...957false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-selfish-giant--70491992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70491992Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a once selfish Giant forbids children from playing in his enchanting garden, causing perpetual winter and sorrow until a tender change begins to thaw his heart. The frost-bound garden and its lonely boy invite a gentle awakening, suggesting...681false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-devoted-friend--70491991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70491991Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which an earnest Water-rat extols the virtues of devoted friendship, provoking a green Linnet to recount a tale about the earnest labours and trials of little Hans and his well-meaning but demanding friend, the Miller. Through this gentle...1653false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-remarkable-rocket--70491995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70491995Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a very distinguished Rocket, proud of his noble lineage and lofty ambitions, engages in lofty conversation with a group of fireworks and other garden creatures on the eve of a royal marriage. As the fireworks light up the night sky in...1953false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-young-king--70492784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70492784Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a young King, on the eve of his coronation, wrestles with haunting dreams that reveal the hidden sufferings behind the luxurious symbols of his power, leading him to don the humble garb of his childhood rather than the regal robes meant for...2011false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-birthday-of-the-infanta--70492782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70492782Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the festive birthday of the young Infanta is celebrated with splendid entertainments in the Spanish palace gardens, where a little Dwarf, discovered in the forest, captivates with his joyous dancing despite his grotesque appearance. Yet,...2766false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fisherman-and-his-soul-part-1--70492785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70492785Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a young Fisherman entangles his fate with the beguiling song of a Mermaid, whose enchanting voice draws him into a world where the worth of a soul is questioned and the price of love is pondered. Seeking to sever his soul to unite with the...1880false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fisherman-and-his-soul-part-2--70492783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70492783Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a young Fisherman, devoted to love, rejects the persistent entreaties of his Soul, who wanders far and wide seeking wisdom, treasure, and marvels in distant lands, only to find the earthly joys remain his true delight. Through vivid tales of...1758false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fisherman-and-his-soul-part-3--70492787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70492787Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a young Fisherman wrestles with the persistent temptations of his Soul, torn between the allure of worldly pleasures and the steadfast power of his love for a silent, dancing Mermaid. This tender tale unfolds against the mysterious backdrop...1626false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-star-child--70492786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70492786Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a radiant child found in a winter forest grows into a proud and unkind youth, his beauty breeding cruelty and scorn, leading him on a harrowing journey through hardship and humility. Along his path, the Star-Child learns of love, forgiveness,...2352false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ideal-husband-act-i--70501883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70501883Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a glittering London salon becomes the stage for lively repartee, delicate social manoeuvrings, and the introduction of Mrs. Cheveley, a beguiling and somewhat formidable visitor whose intentions stir unease among the Chilterns. As...3334false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ideal-husband-act-ii--70501885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70501885Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a gentleman burdened by a shadowed past grapples with the prospect of public disgrace while his devoted wife confronts a visitor whose presence unnerves the delicate balance of their social circle; amid whispered scandals and unspoken fears,...3378false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ideal-husband-act-iii--70501886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70501886Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Lord Goring, the epitome of refined foppery and modern wit, entertains the unexpected visit of the cunning Mrs Cheveley amid the intrigues swirling about his friends, shedding light on the complex dances of love, honour, and duplicity in...2586false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ideal-husband-act-iv--70501884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70501884Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Lord Goring navigates a morning of delicate social interplay and tender confessions among the Chilterns and Lord Caversham, revealing the intricate dance of affections and loyalties that underpin their genteel lives. The murmurs of political...2248false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-being-earnest-act-1--70503937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70503937Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which two gentlemen of impeccable manners engage in a lively exchange of wit and deception over the particulars of identity, courtship, and social obligation, all whilst navigating the delicate art of cucumber sandwiches and the mysteries of a...3054false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-being-earnest-act-2--70503938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70503938Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a genteel garden becomes the stage for a charmingly entangled encounter amongst cousins, guardians, and dear friends, all delicately obsessed with propriety, romance, and the curious art of leading double lives. The hearts and diaries of...3402false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-being-earnest-act-3--70503936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70503936Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Oscar WildeIn which mistaken identities and peculiar deceptions are unveiled in a morning-room at the Manor House, prompting earnest discussions on engagements, social proprieties, and the curious necessities of baptism. Lady Bracknell, ever the arbiter of...1827false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-windermere-s-fan-act-i--72046728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72046728Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Lady Windermere prepares to celebrate her coming-of-age with a small party, amidst whispers of scandal and the arrival of Lord Darlington and the Duchess of Berwick, who warn her of a mysterious woman entangled with her husband. The earnest...2140false101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-windermere-s-fan-act-ii--72046726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72046726Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the gala splendour of a London ball becomes the stage for a delicate and tense encounter between Lady Windermere, her devoted yet troubled husband, and the intriguingly poised Mrs. Erlynne, whose presence both fascinates and unsettles the...2093false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-windermere-s-fan-act-iii--72046727https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72046727Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Lady Windermere finds herself torn in the quiet desperation of a moonlit room, wrestling with doubts and the presence of a most enigmatic Mrs. Erlynne, whose unexpected arrival and counsel weave a complicated tapestry of loyalty, love, and...1666false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-windermere-s-fan-act-iv--72046729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72046729Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the delicate intricacies of honour, sacrifice, and social scandal gently unwind within the refined drawing-room of Lady Windermere’s home, revealing the tangled relationships and guarded secrets that ripple beneath the polished surface of...1656false104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-arthur-savile-s-crime-part-1--72047288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72047288Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a crowded London reception buzzes with the curious interplay of aristocrats and celebrities, amidst lively discussions and the uncanny art of palmistry practised by a peculiar little man, whose reading unsettles the otherwise composed Lord...1866false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-arthur-savile-s-crime-part-2--72047287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72047287Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a certain noble gentleman wrestles with a grim and singular duty imposed upon him by fate, seeking to reconcile love with honour under the shadow of an extraordinary burden. The tale unfolds amidst delicate reflections and sombre resolves, as...1418false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-arthur-savile-s-crime-part-3--72047289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72047289Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Lord Arthur, undeterred by earlier failures, enlists the aid of a revolutionary acquaintance to procure an explosive clock intended for a rather delicate domestic purpose, only to find his carefully laid plans thwarted in the most unexpected...1520false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-arthur-savile-s-crime-and-other-stories-the-sphinx-without-a-secret--72047291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72047291Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a chance meeting by the Café de la Paix reunites two old friends, stirring a curious tale of love wrapped in enigma and subtle secrets. The narrative unfolds with a gentleman’s obsession over a mysterious lady, whose peculiar habits conjure...796false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-arthur-savile-s-crime-and-other-stories-the-model-millionaire--72047292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72047292Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a charming but impecunious young gentleman, unable to secure fortune despite his good looks and amiable nature, encounters a most remarkable model for a painter’s masterpiece. Through a gentle interplay of appearances and reality, the story...817false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-portrait-of-mr-w-h-chapter-i--72497859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72497859Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a leisurely evening's discourse on literary forgeries paves the way for a haunting tale of friendship, artistry, and tragic conviction centred on a mysterious and captivating portrait of the elusive Mr W. H. Told through the eyes of a thinker...2617false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-portrait-of-mr-w-h-chapter-ii--72497860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72497860Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the intimate communion between a discerning scholar and Shakespeare's Sonnets unveils the actor Willie Hughes as not merely a muse but the living embodiment of artistic and spiritual ideal, inspiring the Bard’s dramatic and poetic genius....2807false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-portrait-of-mr-w-h-chapter-iii--72497862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72497862Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the author embarks on a charming and diligent inquiry into the mysterious figure of Willie Hughes, the boy-actor of Shakespeare’s Sonnets, weaving together historical fragments and artistic reflections to illuminate the vital yet overlooked...1525false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-portrait-of-mr-w-h-chapter-iv--72497861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72497861Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a beguiling yet dark-haired woman intrudes upon Shakespeare's intense and noble friendship, weaving a complex web of intellectual fascination and torment that disrupts his poetic and personal harmony. The narrative delicately explores the...1956false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-portrait-of-mr-w-h-chapter-v--72497863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72497863Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the narrator delves into the fascinating historical and poetic puzzle surrounding the identity of Willie Hughes, an enigmatic figure connected to Shakespeare's Sonnets, exploring the intertwining of passion, art, and mystery within...1731false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salome-a-tragedy-in-one-act-part-1--72497894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72497894Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which the moonlight casts a spectral glow over Herod’s palace terrace, where soldiers and courtiers murmur of a prophet whose strange utterances unsettle the court and captivate the enigmatic Princess Salomé, whose fascination with the mysterious...1592false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salome-a-tragedy-in-one-act-part-2--72497895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72497895Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which a sumptuous and shadowed court is drawn into unease by prophetic voices and ominous omens, whilst a princess of volatile beauty and will holds sway over a troubled king’s promises. Amidst whispered dissent and veiled desires, fate weaves a...2650false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-soul-of-man-under-socialism-section-1--72498794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72498794Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Oscar WildeIn which Oscar Wilde gently unfolds the weary plight of mankind shackled by the demands of others, observing how well-meaning charity often prolongs the very misery it seeks to mend. He dreams of a society where the burdens of poverty and want vanish,...1255false141full