Episodes

  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 2 Chapter 3 - Enter a Lunatic

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 2 Chapter 3 - Enter a Lunatic
    Jun 14 2026
    In which a young and fervent Provost of Notting Hill confronts the King with a passionate homage to his cause, stirring a peculiar tension between humour and earnest devotion within the royal court. Their spirited discourse unfolds the curious seriousness of local patriotism and the mysterious power of idealism that can transform even the most commonplace places into matters of epic significance.
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    25 mins
  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 3 Chapter 1 - The Mental Condition of Adam Wayne

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 3 Chapter 1 - The Mental Condition of Adam Wayne
    Jun 14 2026
    In which a young and earnest poet of Notting Hill, though lacking literary success, nurtures a heartfelt and singular patriotism for his humble London streets, seeing in their everyday features the grandeur and mystery usually reserved for nature. Through a blend of whimsical reverie and practical resolve, he sets about invoking the loyalty of his local tradesmen, casting their shops as bastions in a poetic defence of his beloved city.
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    28 mins
  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 2 Chapter 2 - The Council of the Provosts

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 2 Chapter 2 - The Council of the Provosts
    Jun 13 2026
    In which the King, in a merry spirit of invention, designs fantastical coats-of-arms for London's boroughs and institutes a curious charter that breathes new life and colour into the city's districts, much to the mixed amusement and confusion of its officials. The narrative then gathers pace around a dispute over a proposed road in Notting Hill, bringing together a gallery of earnest and impatient Provosts whose vivid robes and acrimonious arguments paint a quaint portrait of civic dignity and discord.
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    24 mins
  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 2 Chapter 1 - The Charter of the Cities

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 2 Chapter 1 - The Charter of the Cities
    Jun 13 2026
    In which a whimsical and resolute King declares his intention to revive the ancient spirit and municipal rivalries of London's boroughs with grand proclamations, city walls, and armed guards, much to the consternation and bewilderment of his courtiers and political allies. Through playful discourse and a spirited public address, he summons his subjects to cherish their local legends and traditions, blending earnest antiquarian sentiment with a peculiar sense of royal humour.
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    21 mins
  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 1 Chapter 3 - The Hill of Humour

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 1 Chapter 3 - The Hill of Humour
    Jun 12 2026
    In which a whimsical discourse on the nature of humour unfolds upon the gentle slopes of Kensington Gardens, revealing it as a sacred and mysterious spirit amid the humdrum of modern life. The scene culminates in an unexpected royal designation bestowed upon the irreverent Auberon Quin, whose spirited antics and reversed coat herald a curious new chapter under the open sky.
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    16 mins
  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 1 Chapter 2 - The Man in Green

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 1 Chapter 2 - The Man in Green
    Jun 12 2026
    In which a dull and somewhat mechanical London serves as the stage for a chance encounter with a colourful and stately stranger whose presence and ideas unsettle the customary gloom of the city’s routine. Amidst discussions on the nature of civilisation, democracy, and national identity, the peculiar charm of a small, enigmatic man and a former president of a distant land reveal the peculiarities and contradictions of a world grown tired of revolutions yet still touched by the call of passion and principle.
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    37 mins
  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 1 Chapter 1 - Introductory Remarks on the Art of Prophecy

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Book 1 Chapter 1 - Introductory Remarks on the Art of Prophecy
    Jun 11 2026
    In which the curious art of prophecy is dissected with a blend of wit and scepticism, revealing humanity’s enduring penchant for ignoring the future’s stern warnings while delighting in its own whimsical unpredictability. The myriad forecasts of a changing world are shown to be less portentous portents than whimsical conjectures, with the people themselves harbouring a quiet, inscrutable joy that keeps the true course of things delightfully obscure.
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    12 mins
  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill Dedication

    The Napoleon of Notting Hill Dedication
    Jun 11 2026
    In which a reflective and poetic meditation honours the intimate connection between place, history, and the eternal spirit of heroism, as seen through the eyes of a dreamer dwelling beneath the skies of London. The verses delicately weave together the grandeur of past glories with the quiet, hopeful pulse of everyday life on Campden Hill.
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    3 mins