Mr. Woodhouse was fond of society in his own way... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Realm shows? Join our Discord. Visit our merch store: realm.fm/merc...
Jan 09, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her... The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also g...
Jan 02, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Join Alison as she interviews Lucy Shuttleworth (screenwriter, creative writing professor, and avid Jane Austen fan) The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Re...
Dec 12, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Elizabeth tells Jane of her conversation with Darcy. At first Jane is surprised - she didn’t think Lizzie liked Mr. Darcy at all - but then overjoyed that her sister will be married to him. Darcy asks Mr. Bennett for Elizabeth’s hand. Mr. Bennett is also surprised at this news - as he too thinks Lizzie does not like the man, but Elizabeth assures him she does and that this is what she wants. Elizabeth also tells her father it was Darcy who paid Wickham. Her father is delighted that he does not h...
Dec 06, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Mr. Collins writes to Mr. Bennett after hearing rumors of Elizabeth’s engagement to Darcy. Mr. Collins warns them not to go against Lady Catherine’s wishes to have Darcy marry her own daughter. Mr. Bennett shows the letter to Lizzie and laughs at the idea of her marrying Darcy. Bingley and Darcy visit Longbourn again - they go on a walk with Jane and Elizabeth. Elizabeth and Darcy end up alone. Elizabeth finally thanks him for what he did for her family. Darcy admits he did it all for her - that...
Nov 28, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Bingley calls upon the Bennet family again. Mrs. Bennett is up to her old tricks and keeps trying to leave Bingley and Jane alone together - calling her daughters out of the room. At first, it's to no success but then Elizabeth finds Jane and Bingley speaking closely. He has proposed marriage. Elizabeth is happy for her sister. But, she is also happy Bingley did not tell Jane that it was Darcy who tried to dissuade him of the romance originally. Lady Catherine makes a surprise call on the Bennet...
Nov 21, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Bingley and Darcy arrive in Netherfield. After Mr. Bennet refuses to call upon the men, they visit Longbourn on their own accord. Mrs. Bennett is very excited to have Bingley there and raises her hopes of having Jane courted. Mrs. Bennet is more rude to Darcy, to Lizzie’s embarrassment as she now knows it was Darcy who saved the Bennett family. Bingley and Darcy are invited to dinner. Bingley sits next to Jane but Darcy sits on the other end of the table from Elizabeth so they are unable to spea...
Nov 14, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Lydia and Wickham visit Longbourn. Lydia is in a new bride state of bliss - oblivious to any trouble she has caused, bragging, and getting anyone she can to call her Mrs. Wickham. Elizabeth observes that Wickham does in fact return affection for Lydia. When regaling the details of her wedding to Elizabeth, Lydia lets it slip that Darcy was in attendance. She immediately apologizes - saying she was meant to keep that bit a secret. Wanting to know more, Elizabeth writes to her aunt for more inform...
Nov 07, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Mr. Gardiner writes to the Bennetts to say he has found Lydia and she and Wickham are to be wed - provided that Mr. Bennett pay them a small income every year. The Bennetts suspect that their uncle has already paid Wickham a great deal more. Mrs. Bennett is overjoyed, but Mr. Bennett refuses to welcome his daughter into their home. Lydia and Wickham are married in London. Wickham has left the militia and joined a new regiment in Northern England. Before they move, Lydia and Wickham are invited t...
Oct 31, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 22
On the way to Longbourn, Mr. Gardiner attempts to dissuade Elizabeth’s fears by stating Wickham must be certain to marry - otherwise his own reputation and career would be at stake. Elizabeth does not agree - as Wickham’s previous actions don’t support this claim. When they arrive at Longbourn, they find Mrs. Bennet in a state of panic. She tells her brother that when he finds Lydia, to make sure she marries Wickham (and to consult her on the wedding dress). Mr. Gardiner joins Mr. Bennett in Lon...
Oct 24, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Jane writes two letters to Elizabeth: one to tell her Lydia has eloped with Wickham, and the second to say it is believed they are not yet married but have run away together to London. Elizabeth is horrified, as this will ruin the reputation of her entire family. She also blames herself for not exposing Wickham's true character earlier. Elizabeth runs into Darcy, who is also shocked by the news. Elizabeth bids apology to his family as she has to break off their dinner plans so she and her uncle ...
Oct 17, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Elizabeth and the Gardiners are surprised to see Darcy arrive the next morning accompanied by his sister, Georgiana and Bingley. Georgiana is shy but pretty. Bingley is delighted to see Elizabeth and asks after her family - though careful not to mention Jane directly. Elizabeth wonders if he is still in love with Jane. Darcy invites Elizabeth and the Gardiners to stay for dinner at Pemberley. At dinner, Elizabeth is impressed by Darcy's kindness and generosity. He is attentive to his sister, and...
Oct 10, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Elizabeth is initially surprised by the beauty of Pemberley and the kindness of the housekeeper who speaks highly of Darcy. She then comes upon a portrait of Darcy, and is struck by how handsome she finds him. As she walks around the estate, Elizabeth imagines what it would be like to live at Pemberley. Suddenly, Darcy appears. (He wasn’t to arrive until tomorrow.) Elizabeth is embarrassed to be caught, but Darcy is extremely polite and gracious. She is impressed and begins to see Darcy in a new...
Oct 03, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Elizabeth tells Jane of Darcy’s proposal and letter - leaving out the bits on Bingley and focusing on Wickham’s true character. She asks Jane if she should expose Wickham to their mutuals, but ultimately they decide against it, as Darcy didn’t expose the matter to anyone himself. Colonel Foster’s wife extends an invitation to Lydia to spend the summer with them in Brighton. Elizabeth asks Mr. Bennett to not allow Lydia to go, worried Lydia’s flirtatious nature will embarrass the family. But Mr. ...
Sep 19, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam leave Rosings. After they’re gone, the group goes to dinner again at Lady Catherine’s, but Elizabeth is distracted - constantly thinking of the letter. She decides she respects Darcy. Elizabeth and Mariah ready themselves to depart as well. Lady Catherine asks them to stay another two weeks, but Elizabeth insists she must go home to Longbourn. Before she leaves, Elizabeth has a conversation with Mr. Collins in which he rejoices at the perfectly happy marriage he has...
Sep 12, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Darcy hands Elizabeth a letter. Within the letter is Darcy’s explanation for everything. He again admits that he withdrew Bingley from Jane. But, he did so because he was worried for his friend - a lovesick Romeo in this case - and didn’t think Jane’s affection was as strong as Bingley’s and that she may be taking advantage of the situation. Darcy also doesn’t approve of the Bennett family as a suitable match for Bingley to marry into. As for Wickham, Darcy states that he did give Wickham a sum ...
Sep 05, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Elizabeth continues on her walks in the countryside, but is constantly surprised by Darcy. He insists on spending time with her, even though their talks are not very stimulating. Elizabeth predicts he is measuring her as a potential match for Fitzwilliam. One day, Fitzwilliam surprises Elizabeth on her walk instead. Fitzwilliam brings up the topic of marriage - stating because he is a younger son, he must consider a woman’s wealth - much like Wickham. He also tells Elizabeth of Darcy’s recent ex...
Aug 29, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Sir William Lucas departs, but Elizabeth and Mariah remain guests of Charlotte. Darcy and his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, call upon Lady de Bourgh and suddenly Elizabeth finds herself spending more time with Darcy. But it’s Fitzwilliam who takes a liking to Elizabeth as the two talk about books and music. Lady Catherine inserts herself into their conversation - constantly critiquing how women should practice music and criticizing Elizabeth and Charlotte for not playing music enough. One dinner,...
Aug 22, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Elizabeth and Charlotte’s family arrive at the Collins’ home. The next day, Elizabeth and Mariah spot Lady de Bourgh’s daughter, Anne, from a window. They observe how thin, sickly, and plain she looks - the idea that Darcy would have such an unattractive wife pleases Elizabeth. The group is invited to dinner at Lady de Bourgh’s manor. While at dinner, Lady Catherine dominates the conversation - pushing her own ideas about class and how a home should be run. It’s made clear that she has a strong ...
Aug 15, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Mrs. Gardiner has noticed a connection between Elizabeth and Wickham. She warns Elizabeth that he won’t be a good match due to his lack of money. Elizabeth ensures this won’t become an issue, as there is not enough love between the two yet. Charlotte and Collins wed. With Charlotte moving away, Elizabeth promises she will visit her in time. After some time in London without hearing from Caroline, Jane calls upon her. Caroline insists she had no idea Jane was in London. It takes over a month for ...
Aug 08, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Jane vows her heartbreak will mend in time - trying to believe that if Bingley’s departure was so easy for him, he must have never been in love at all. Elizabeth can’t stand hearing her sister say such things - she’s too good a person. Elizabeth is still dissatisfied with her friend Charlotte's decision to marry Collins. In the matter of the love - or lack thereof - around her, she is becoming dissatisfied with the idea of marriage overall. Mr. Bennett still feels confident his daughter could li...
Aug 01, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Join Alison as she interviews several Austen fans, a costumier, Gill Hornby, and Sam Keele in honor of Jane Austen Regency Week. The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is a Realm production. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm Unlimited or Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Visit realm.fm/unlimited Follow us on Instagram, ...
Jul 25, 2023•33 min
Mr. Collins and Charlotte become engaged. Charlotte is happy with Collins, as the marriage will offer her a comfortable life. Elizabeth is less happy for her friend, who thinks she is missing out on the happiness of love. Elizabeth sees Wickham again and introduces him to her parents. Jane receives a letter from Caroline Bingley informing her that their party has returned to town and will not be returning to Netherfield. The letter also implies that Bingley will soon be courting Darcy's sister, ...
Jul 18, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Mr. Collins proposes marriage to Elizabeth - though, not out of love but out of necessity and recommendation of his benefactor, Lady Catherine. Elizabeth refuses his offer. Mr. Collins believes this to be incorrect - as she won't get a better offer - and ensures he'll ask again. But Elizabeth holds strong, stating neither of them will be happy or suitable for one another. Mrs. Bennett is furious at Elizabeth's rejection of Collins. She asks Mr. Bennett to help convince Elizabeth on this being th...
Jul 11, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8
When Elizabeth tells Jane of Mr. Wickham's claims, Jane is surprised to hear them and cannot believe Darcy would be so cruel - he is, afterall, good friends with Bingley. The girls receive an invitation to a ball at Netherfield. Elizabeth looks forward to dancing with Wickham but is disappointed to hear he will not attend the ball - she blames this on Darcy. Collins takes Elizabeth for the first two dances before she finds herself dancing with Darcy. They have an awkward conversation before they...
Jul 04, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Mr. Collins admits to Mrs. Bennett that he plans to marry one of the girls, thus bringing peace over the inheritance drama. He had his sights set on Jane, but Mrs. Bennett, who is overjoyed at the prospect of her daughters getting engaged, guides Collins towards Elizabeth. Collins accompanies the girls into town where they meet Lydia's officer friend Mr. Denny and a charming new recruit: Mr. Wickham. The next night, the girls attend a dinner put on by their aunt, Mrs. Phillips, and convince her ...
Jun 27, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Much to Mrs. Bennet's dismay, Jane and Elizabeth leave Netherfield. Elizabeth and Darcy are delighted to part, as Elizabeth is to finally return home and Darcy hopes to relieve some of his attraction to Lizzie. Upon arriving home, Mr. Bennett announces that the family will be receiving a relative for dinner: a Mr. Collins. Collins is set to inherit the estate upon Mr. Bennett's passing and would have the right to evict Mrs. Bennett and her daughters. This causes much distress for Mrs. Bennet but...
Jun 20, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Elizabeth spends another evening with the Bingleys and Darcy. Darcy and Elizabeth find themselves in another stimulating quarrel only to be stopped by Mr. Bingley. Darcy's attraction to Elizabeth grows to the point where he admits if it weren't for her class status, he would be in trouble of actually marrying her. Caroline notices this attraction and pushes harder to dissuade him from Elizabeth. She encourages Darcy to imagine him married to a Bennett, only to poke fun at how ridiculous their li...
Jun 13, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Elizabeth spends the evening with the Bingleys and Darcy. The Bingley sisters make quiet comments on Elizabeth's muddied dress from the walk and on her family's lack of money, all of which make her an undesirable match. After dinner, the others play cards while Elizabeth opts to read. Caroline Bingley praises Darcy on the beauty of his library at Pemberley and the accomplishments of his sister. The group discusses what defines an accomplished woman and Elizabeth, after hearing the long list, is ...
Jun 06, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The Bennets meet with neighbors. Charlotte, the eldest daughter, is Elizabeth's closest friend. Everyone agrees Darcy is unlikable. Bingley's sisters come to visit the Bennets. Jane hides her feelings for Bingley. We find out that Mr. Bennett's property can only be inherited by a man. The youngest daughters Catherine and Lydia Visit their Aunt, Mrs. Phillips in Meryton. Jane is invited to visit the Bingley's, and Mrs. Bennet sends her on horseback knowing that it is going to rain and she will ha...
May 30, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
