Episodes

  • The Channings Chapter XXVIII - An Appeal To The Dean.

    The Channings Chapter XXVIII - An Appeal To The Dean.
    Apr 25 2026
    In which Arthur Channing, steadfast in his integrity and trust in divine justice, bravely confronts the shadow cast over him by a grievous suspicion, navigating the social and professional trials it brings with quiet dignity. Meanwhile, the ripples of this adversity touch those around him, stirring uncomfortable truths and fierce loyalties within the delicate fabric of Helstonleigh society.
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    17 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XXVII - A Piece Of Preferment.

    The Channings Chapter XXVII - A Piece Of Preferment.
    Apr 23 2026
    In which the Reverend William Yorke receives an unexpected ecclesiastical preferment that both surprises and pleases those acquainted with him, while Constance Channing struggles with her secret sorrows and the shadow cast by her brother’s misfortune on her hopeful prospects. Amidst these domestic trials, plans for a restorative journey abroad are made, yet the tender relations between Constance and Mr. Yorke find themselves clouded with painful misunderstandings and heartfelt resolutions.
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    25 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XXVI - Checkmated.

    The Channings Chapter XXVI - Checkmated.
    Apr 21 2026
    In which Miss Channing endeavours with gentle firmness to impress upon her young charge the virtues of discipline and early rising, illustrating her lesson with a telling anecdote of Queen Victoria’s childhood, whilst contending with the home sorrows that shadow her tender spirit. And in the midst of her daily trials, the rumour of Arthur’s arrest for a missing bank-note stirs a tumult of whispered town gossip and sombre reflections, culminating in a magistrate’s hearing that leaves more questions than certainties.
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    15 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XXV - A Morning Call.

    The Channings Chapter XXV - A Morning Call.
    Apr 19 2026
    In which the noble Arthur Channing bears the heavy burden of suspicion with a quiet fortitude born of love for his brother, whose own elusive part in the troubling event weighs painfully upon them all. Friends and family rally in strained support amidst whispered doubts and somber reflections, whilst the household endures the anxious dawn of a new day fraught with uncertainty.
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    27 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XXIV - The Examination.

    The Channings Chapter XXIV - The Examination.
    Apr 17 2026
    In which Arthur Channing faces a painful and bewildering examination upon suspicion of a theft, his steadfast innocence shadowed by the weight of an unspoken family secret and the loyalty of his friends. The proceedings unfold with a mixture of indignation, quiet anguish, and solemn reflection, leaving those involved to grapple with suspicion and the fragile bonds of trust.
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    31 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XXIII - An Escort To The Guildhall.

    The Channings Chapter XXIII - An Escort To The Guildhall.
    Apr 15 2026
    In which a grave and unexpected accusation disrupts the Channing household, casting a shadow of suspicion and stirring a tempest of emotions among its members. Arthur faces the ordeal with a troubled composure, his hesitant responses and the steadfast support of his family lending a poignant air to the unfolding scene.
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    12 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XXII - An Interrupted Dinner.

    The Channings Chapter XXII - An Interrupted Dinner.
    Apr 13 2026
    In which a grievous suspicion casts a heavy shadow over the Channing household, stirring unrest and whispered accusations among the young scholars at Helstonleigh, while the family grapple with the painful weight of mistrust and impending investigation. The calm exterior of their daily life gives way to a storm of distress as Arthur Channing faces the dismal approach of a public inquiry, and those dearest to him brace themselves to uphold his honour amid the gathering clouds of doubt.
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    24 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XXI - Mr. Butterby.

    The Channings Chapter XXI - Mr. Butterby.
    Apr 11 2026
    In which a perplexing disappearance of a bank-note from a sealed letter sparks a discreet investigation within the quiet precincts of Helstonleigh, where suspicion uneasily falls upon a young clerk of reputable family. The diligent detective, Mr. Butterby, pursues inquiries among the office staff and beyond, probing habits and obligations with a singularly silent purpose.
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    23 mins