The Chronicles of Clovis

Saki (H.H. Munro), read by Richard Crowest•www.corvidae.co.uk

‘Never speak ill of society. Society is perfectly capable of doing that for itself...’ A series of professionally produced readings of the Chronicles of Clovis. View the world of Edwardian society through the jaundiced eye of Clovis Sangrail, Saki's deliciously louche anti-hero.

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Episodes

On Approval

In which an artist's reputation rests upon what he eats.

Feb 28, 2013•13 min

The Philanthropist and the Happy Cat

In which charity begins at home, and ends in a tea shop.

Jan 31, 2013•11 min

Fur

Present. Tense.

Dec 28, 2012•10 min

The Lumber Room

In which Nicholas meets the Evil One, and his “aunt” becomes acquainted with the rainwater tank.

Nov 29, 2012•15 min

The Name Day

“In a railway accident, things become very dear…”

Oct 31, 2012•13 min

Down Pens

Thanks… but no thanks.

Sep 30, 2012•9 min

The Elk

Bertie might rescue Dora from the elk, but who can rescue Bertie from his grandmother?

Aug 31, 2012•12 min

A Defensive Diamond

Beauty is truth, and truth is optional.

Jul 31, 2012•10 min

The Story-teller

A stranger on a train spins a good yarn. Horribly good...

Jun 30, 2012•13 min

The Stalled Ox

Art exists in seeing the unexpected in the everyday: an ox in a morning room, for instance...

May 31, 2012•12 min

A Holiday Task

One’s memory often plays tricks. Sometimes on other people...

Apr 29, 2012•11 min

Clovis on Parental Responsibilities

“Her view of life seems to be a non-stop run with an inexhaustible supply of petrol...”

Mar 31, 2012•6 min

The Stake

You can always bet on a good meal at Mrs Attray’s. Or at least, you could...

Feb 29, 2012•9 min

The Forbidden Buzzards

or... Clovis and the Art of Defensive Matchmaking

Jan 31, 2012•9 min

The Quince Tree

'I think to have a quince tree and not to make quince jam shows such strength of character.'

Dec 31, 2011•8 min

The Dreamer

If department stores are temples of commerce, it's always respectful to cover your head.

Dec 18, 2011•9 min

The Feast of Nemesis

In which Clovis puts the case for a season of ill will.

Nov 30, 2011•8 min

The Byzantine Omelette

A socialist socialite discovers that you can't make an omelette without breaking a strike.

Oct 31, 2011•9 min

The Yarkand Manner

"No-one is a hero to one's own office boy."

Sep 04, 2011•11 min

Cousin Teresa

Blame it on the Borzoi.

Jul 31, 2011•11 min

A Touch of Realism

In which Lady Blonze learns to be careful what she wishes for.

Jul 15, 2011•12 min

Dusk

All washed up? Perhaps a cake of soap might help.

Jun 27, 2011•10 min

The Blind Spot

"Clear soup is a more important factor in life than a clear conscience."

Apr 29, 2011•9 min

The Seventh Pullet

One should always have something sensational to say in the train.

Mar 30, 2011•14 min

The Schartz-Metterklume Method

In which the children get an education the parents will never forget.

Mar 01, 2011•11 min

The Romancers

In which a scrounger is treated to a story that beggars belief.

Jan 31, 2011•10 min

The Unkindest Blow

In which the aristocracy learns a trick or two from the working masses.

Dec 28, 2010•10 min

The Lull

There is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood leads on to... sleepless nights.

Dec 01, 2010•11 min

The Cobweb

For Hallowe’en, an atmospheric tale of death foretold.

Oct 31, 2010•13 min

The Treasure Ship

In which the Duchess of Dulverton discovers that gold diggers make poor treasure seekers.

Sep 29, 2010•9 min

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