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Marilyn Lightstone Reads

Zoomer Podcast Networkwww.classicalfm.ca
Known for her roles on stage and screen, as well as her daily radio program "Nocturne" on The New Classical FM, acclaimed actress Marilyn Lightstone now brings classic literature to life with dramatic readings. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. This podcast is proudly presented by The New Classical FM & The Zoomer Podcast Network.
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Episodes

Age of Innocence: Chapters 1 & 2

This is the fourth book in our Marilyn Lightstone Reads podcast series, featuring the acclaimed Canadian Actress, Television, and Radio host Marilyn Lighstone! Now, without further adieu, here is Marilyn to read us "The Age of Innocence", Edith Warton’s 1920 Pulizter Prize winning masterpiece!

May 03, 202133 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Marilyn Lightstone Reads Age of Innocence

Who's listening to Marilyn Lightstone Reads? With over 100,000 downloads to date, well, everyone! Now Marilyn Lightstone Reads the Pulitzer Prize winning classic The Age Of Innocence by Edith Wharton. Immerse yourself in the glamour of Gilded Age New York as only Marilyn can capture in this story of high society drama and suspense, as three people are drawn into a passionate conflict between love, desire, and duty. Marilyn Lightstone Reads The Age of Innocence Download free episodes today at cla...

Apr 30, 202130 secSeason 3Ep. 24

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 38 (conclusion)

"When I left Queen’s my future seemed to stretch out before me like a straight road. Now there is a bend in it. It has a fascination of its own, that bend." It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Apr 15, 202121 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 37

Anne must face grief head on when Green Gables suffers a sudden loss in the death of a loved one. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Apr 12, 202118 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 35-36

Anne’s homesickness wears off as the school year progresses. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Apr 08, 202126 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 33-34

Diana, now locally famous for her fashion sense, helps Anne dress for a performance at the upscale White Sands Hotel It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Apr 05, 202143 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 31-32

After a rich summer free of studying, Anne returns to school with vigor and ambition. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Apr 01, 202135 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 30

Marilla tells Anne that Miss Stacy has invited Anne to join a group of advanced scholars who will study every day after school to prepare for the entrance exam to Queen’s Academy in a year and a half. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Mar 29, 202129 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 29

Aunt Josephine invites Anne and Dianna to her mansion in Charlottetown to see The Exhibition It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Mar 25, 202122 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 27-28

Marilla discovers that Anne has attempted to change the colour of her hair with disastrous results It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Mar 22, 202139 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 25-26

Matthew notices that Anne is dressed differently from her friends. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Mar 18, 202143 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 23-24

At the end of summer, Diana Barry invites all the girls in the Sunday school class to her house for a party. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Mar 15, 202127 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 21-22

Marilla allows Anne to bake a layer cake for the visiting Mr. and Mrs. Allan It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Mar 11, 202135 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 19-20

Anne explains to Marilla that in celebration of Diana’s birthday, Mrs. Barry has agreed to let Diana invite Anne to a Debating Club concert and spend the night in the Barrys’ spare bedroom. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Mar 08, 202142 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 17-18

Diana is still forbidden to play with Anne but then one night Diana rushes to Anne with worry that her three-year-old sister Minnie May is sick with the croup, and neither she nor the babysitter know what to do. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Mar 04, 202137 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 16

Marilla announces that she will be away for the day and adds that Anne may invite Diana over for tea. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Mar 01, 202127 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 15

Anne adjusts to school life but must face the unjust punishments of her headmaster It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Feb 25, 202135 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 14

Two days before the picnic, Marilla notices that her brooch is missing... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Feb 22, 202121 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 11-13

Marilla shows Anne her three new dresses, all of which are ugly and none of which have puffed sleeves... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Feb 18, 202139 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 09-10

Anne flies into a fury when Mrs. Rachel Lynde visits and sizes up Anne, criticizing her hair and beauty. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Feb 15, 202136 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 06-08

Marilla and Anne travel to Ms. Spencer's orphanage to discuss the mistake and Marilla makes up her mind about Anne's future. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Feb 11, 202142 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 03-05

Anne realizes that she is not wanted when she arrives at Green Gables and meets an astonished Marilla. The Cuthberts discuss what to do with the mix-up from the orphanage. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Feb 08, 202145 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 02

Matthew Cuthbert arrives at train station to discover there has been a mix-up when he meets a young girl named Anne Shirley in place of the orphan boy they had asked for... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Feb 04, 202133 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 01

Welcome to "Marilyn Lightstone Reads Anne of Green Gables", the third book in our series featuring the great Canadian actress, artist, and radio host! Marilyn has a number of acting credits to her name - but she is particularly beloved for her role as Ms. Muriel Stacy in Anne of Green Gables and Road to Avonlea. Now, Marilyn will bring the rest of the characters to life in this dramatic reading exclusively from the Zoomer Podcast Network! Without further adieu, here is Marilyn Lighstone to read ...

Feb 01, 202119 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Marilyn Lightstone Reads Anne of Green Gables

"Good morning class. I am your new teacher Miss Stacy." With these words, Marilyn Lightstone immediately won the hearts of millions of fans around the world for her memorable TV role as Miss Stacey, Anne of Green Gables' inspiring, compassionate and encouraging teacher. Now, Marilyn returns to these dramatic roots in a reading of Lucy Maude Montgomery's original story, bringing to life all of the unforgettable characters in the beloved classic she knows so well. Marilyn Lightstone Reads Anne of ...

Jan 31, 20211 minSeason 2Ep. 6

A Christmas Carol - Stave Five: The End Of It

Returned to his room, Scrooge embraces the time given to him to embrace the lessons of the three spirits... The New classical FM proudly presents Marilyn Lightstone Reads A Christmas Carol, a special podcast mini-series of Charles Dickens' timeless holiday masterpiece. Join Marilyn for the story of the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge, as he is visited by three Yuletide ghosts, on that fateful Christmas night. We'll be releasing an episode a day, starting Monday December 14th, giving you plenty of time...

Dec 18, 202017 minSeason 2Ep. 5

A Christmas Carol - Stave Four: The Last of the Spirits

The haunting phantom of the final spirit arrives before Scrooge with a final silent lesson... The New classical FM proudly presents Marilyn Lightstone Reads A Christmas Carol, a special podcast mini-series of Charles Dickens' timeless holiday masterpiece. Join Marilyn for the story of the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge, as he is visited by three Yuletide ghosts, on that fateful Christmas night. We'll be releasing an episode a day, starting Monday December 14th, giving you plenty of time to listen and...

Dec 17, 202041 minSeason 2Ep. 4

A Christmas Carol - Stave Three: The Second of the Three Spirits

Having been transported to the past and returned to his room, Scrooge now waits in his bed for the arrival of the second spirit... The New classical FM proudly presents Marilyn Lightstone Reads A Christmas Carol, a special podcast mini-series of Charles Dickens' timeless holiday masterpiece. Join Marilyn for the story of the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge, as he is visited by three Yuletide ghosts, on that fateful Christmas night. We'll be releasing an episode a day, starting Monday December 14th, gi...

Dec 16, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 3

A Christmas Carol - Stave Two: The First of the Three Spirits

After being visited by the ghost of Jacob Marley, Scrooge watches the clock strike one and braces for the arrival of the first spirit... The New classical FM proudly presents Marilyn Lightstone Reads A Christmas Carol, a special podcast mini-series of Charles Dickens' timeless holiday masterpiece. Join Marilyn for the story of the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge, as he is visited by three Yuletide ghosts, on that fateful Christmas night. We'll be releasing an episode a day, starting Monday December 14...

Dec 15, 202045 minSeason 2Ep. 2

A Christmas Carol - Stave One: Marley's Ghost

The New classical FM proudly presents Marilyn Lightstone Reads A Christmas Carol, a special podcast mini-series of Charles Dickens' timeless holiday masterpiece. Join Marilyn for the story of the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge, as he is visited by three Yuletide ghosts, on that fateful Christmas night. We'll be releasing an episode a day, starting Monday December 14th, giving you plenty of time to listen and enjoy before Christmas Day. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world

Dec 14, 202049 minSeason 2Ep. 1
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