Episodes

  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 16

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 16
    Apr 25 2026
    In which Peregrine, arriving at Winchester School, quickly distinguishes himself by his wit and ingenuity, notably outwitting his tutor and becoming the leader among his peers through a series of daring exploits. Yet despite earnest admonitions and a brief diversion into mathematics, his spirited defiance and mischievous conduct soon draw the stern attention of the school’s authorities, setting the stage for further disorder.
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    11 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 15

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 15
    Apr 25 2026
    In which the Commodore uncovers the mischievous schemes of those about young Peregrine, leading him to arrange for the boy's education at Winchester School under the care of a stern but learned tutor. Amidst familial discord and unexpected attachments, preparations are made for Peregrine’s departure, with loyal companions considering their own prospects for learning and growth.
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    12 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 14

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 14
    Apr 24 2026
    In which a scheme is contrived to vex the commodore by presenting him with a bogus letter from a long-detested uncle, delivered by an impudent exciseman posing as a distant relative seeking patronage. The commodore's fiery indignation and the ensuing farcical punishment of the impostor provide a lively spectacle of humour and resentment in equal measure.
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    14 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 13

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 13
    Apr 24 2026
    In which the commodore joyfully receives young Peregrine and takes him under his wing, whilst the boy and his companions Hatchway and Pipes engage in a variety of mischievous pranks that unsettle the household, notably troubling Mrs. Trunnion and provoking a most singular conflict with an unfortunate attorney. Their escapades culminate in a frightful apparition that sends the commodore into a panic, fostering superstitious dread of the ominous Davy Jones, the dread spirit of the sea.
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    24 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 11

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 11
    Apr 23 2026
    In which Mrs. Trunnion asserts a stern dominion over her household while Mr. Trunnion develops a fondness for his nephew Peregrine, whose early antics and peculiar disposition both amuse and vex his uncle. The boy’s mischievous pranks and obstinate nature prompt a succession of educational attempts, revealing the challenges of nurturing a spirit unyielding to conventional discipline.
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    11 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 12

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 12
    Apr 23 2026
    In which young Peregrine Pickle is dispatched to a boarding-school under the watchful eye of the judicious Mr. Jennings, whose methodical and gentle discipline rekindles the boy’s dormant ambition and genius. He triumphs both in study and skirmish, yet soon contends with a contemptible and envious schoolmaster, prompting a spirited petition for release that stirs both approbation and discord among his guardians.
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    18 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 9

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 9
    Apr 22 2026
    In which the commodore is rescued and safely returned home to the great relief of his new bride and admirers, who then celebrate the postponed nuptials with a most maritime banquet and festive display. Yet the harmony of the household is soon disturbed by the bride’s determination to impose order and comfort, resulting in a spirited altercation that leaves the commodore blinded in one eye and firmly under her authoritative management.
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    15 mins
  • The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 10

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 10
    Apr 22 2026
    In which the commodore’s lady, emboldened by the seeming promise of offspring, asserts her dominion through ostentatious indulgence and social manoeuvres, pursuing her desires with an unrelenting spirit that tests the commodore’s patience and purse. Yet, through a series of mystifying events culminating in a mirage of motherhood, the couple is plunged into an agonising chasm of hope and disappointment that shakes the foundations of their domestic concord.
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    13 mins