• Reading Between The Lines – the story podcast from The People’s Friend

  • By: DC Thomson
  • Podcast

Reading Between The Lines – the story podcast from The People’s Friend

By: DC Thomson
  • Summary

  • Each episode, we’ll take a look back through over 150 years of fabulous fiction in “The People’s Friend” to pick out a story to read — and then we’ll get together for a wee chat about it. Make yourself a cup of tea, pull up a chair, and come join us.
    DC Thomson
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Episodes
  • ”St. Valentine’s Violets”
    Feb 6 2023

    In our final episode of the season, "St. Valentine's Violets" by Ida May, first published in February 1930, the team finally get to the bottom of the Ida May mystery from episode 6. And we ask the question, "meddling mums" or "mother knows best"?!

    If you don’t already get “The People’s Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you’ll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up.

    Remember to follow “The People’s Friend” on social media for more from the world’s longest-running weekly women’s magazine!

    Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag

    This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch.

    The Dear Old “People’s Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin

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    58 mins
  • ”The Cup Final and The Trouser Tree”
    Jan 23 2023

    In a big departure from the "Friend" usual, the team discuss "The Cup Final And The Trouser Tree" from much loved A.P. Macdonald. What did we think of this tall tale being in the magazine?

    If you don’t already get “The People’s Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you’ll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up.

    Remember to follow “The People’s Friend” on social media for more from the world’s longest-running weekly women’s magazine!

    Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag

    This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch.

    The Dear Old “People’s Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin

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    54 mins
  • ”I’ll Soon Be Home Again”
    Jan 9 2023

    "I'll Soon Be Home Again" first published January 1945 speaks to a world nearing the end of war. The Fiction team share insight into writing stories for the "Friend", and Jacqueline takes issue with the father in the story. . .

    If you don’t already get “The People’s Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you’ll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up.

    Remember to follow “The People’s Friend” on social media for more from the world’s longest-running weekly women’s magazine!

    Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag

    This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch.

    The Dear Old “People’s Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin

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    1 hr and 9 mins

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