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Titanic: Ship of Dreams

Titanic: Ship of Dreams is the new podcast from the award winning Noiser Network. Join host Paul McGann as he explores life and death on the most infamous ship in history. You'll be right there on board - mingling with the first-class passengers in their opulent surrounds and rubbing shoulders with the passengers down in steerage. Setting sail from Southampton, chugging across the Atlantic, striking the iceberg and sinking into the icy depths... We'll hear the harrowing tales of the victims and the testimonies of the lucky survivors. And Paul explores his own family story, following his great uncle Jimmy McGann - a trimmer down in Titanic's engine room. _______________________________________________________________________ Available for free wherever you get your podcasts or at noiser.com Early access to new episodes and ad-free listening for Noiser+ subscribers. Click the Noiser+ banner or head to noiser.com/subscriptions to find out more. Narrated by Paul McGann. Produced by Duncan Barrett and Miriam Baines. Written by Duncan Barrett. Exec produced by Joel Duddell. Audio by Miri Latham, Thomas Pink, Dorry Macaulay, Cian Ryan-Morgan, Anisha Deva, George Tapp. Recording engineer: Joseph McGann. Music by Dorry Macaulay and Oliver Baines. Nautical consultant: Aaron Todd.

Episodes

13. Raise the Titanic

Seven decades on, an American oceanographer finally locates the Titanic wreck site. As artefacts are brought up from the depths, a fierce battle begins over who they belong to. Our experts and Titanic descendants weigh the legacy, and ponder the future, of the most infamous ship in history. And in the summer of 1996, filming begins on the biggest motion picture ever made… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Paul McGann. Featuring Stephanie Barczewski, James Delgado, Julian Fellowes, Tim Mal...

Jun 23, 202559 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12. Committed to the Deep

White Star dispatch a funeral ship to begin recovering Titanic’s dead. The surviving crew return to Britain and try to move on with their lives. For one senior officer, Titanic is but a chapter in a barely believable life. Sailors in the North Atlantic search for the iceberg that sank the ship of dreams. And, decades later, descendants of those lost pay their respects… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Paul McGann. Featuring Josyann Abisaab, Stephanie Barczewski, Jerome Chertkoff, Cliffor...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 12

11. The Titanic Inquiry

Bruce Ismay takes the stand in New York. Titanic’s crew members close ranks, dodging difficult questions from the senators. The ‘money boat’ survivors are given a grilling. And as a second investigation gathers pace in London, newspaper editors on both sides of the Atlantic continue the search for heroes and villains... A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Paul McGann. Featuring Stephanie Barczewski, Jerome Chertkoff, Julian Fellowes, Veronica Hinke, Clifford Ismay, Tim Maltin, Stephen McGan...

Jun 09, 202559 minSeason 1Ep. 11

10. Safe at Last…

As RMS Carpathia arrives on the scene Titanic’s survivors are hauled aboard. Bruce Ismay retreats to a private cabin, refusing to speak to his fellow passengers. Rumours swirl on land as word of the disaster reaches New York and Washington. Titanic’s radio operator gets a life changing offer. And as Carpathia approaches Manhattan, the press are already figuring where to pin the blame… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Paul McGann. Featuring Josyann Abisaab, Stephanie Barczewski, Jerome Ch...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 10

9. The Long Hours Before Dawn

Titanic’s chief baker pulls off a miraculous drunken escape. Fierce rows break out as to whether to go back and search for survivors. Jimmy McGann balances on top of an upturned lifeboat, while a British baronet offers money to the crew in another. And as the cries of the dying subside, the lucky ones wait desperately for sunrise… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Paul McGann. Featuring Josyann Abisaab, Stephanie Barczewski, Jerome Chertkoff, Julian Fellowes, Tim Maltin, Stephen McGann, S...

May 26, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 9

8. Every Man for Himself

With Titanic about to plunge beneath the waves, those left behind must decide what to do with the few precious minutes remaining. Two men are shot for disobeying orders. And Bruce Ismay makes one of the most controversial decisions in the entire Titanic story… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Paul McGann. Featuring Josyann Abisaab, Stephanie Barczewski, Jerome Chertkoff, James Delgado, Julian Fellowes, Clifford Ismay, Tim Maltin, Stephen McGann, Susie Millar, Claes-Göran Wetterholm. Spec...

May 19, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 8

7. Women and Children First

The chaos continues, as more lifeboats leave the ship half empty. Fights break out on deck over the rapidly dwindling number of spaces. Titanic’s band strike up a tune, trying to keep everyone calm. A senior officer pulls a gun on a teenager. And the iceberg claims its first victim… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Paul McGann. Featuring Josyann Abisaab, Stephanie Barczewski, Jerome Chertkoff, James Delgado, Julian Fellowes, Tim Maltin, Susie Millar, Claes-Göran Wetterholm.Special thanks...

May 12, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 7

6. Save Our Souls

An hour after hitting the iceberg Titanic has come to a dead stop. The still-slumbering passengers are told the ship is sinking, but many of them refuse to believe it. Wireless operators Phillips and Bride continue their attempts to summon help. And as freak weather conditions wreak havoc with the distress calls, a rescue ship finally sets a course for Titanic’s position… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Paul McGann. Featuring Stephanie Barczewski, Jerome Chertkoff, Julian Fellowes, Tim ...

Apr 21, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 6

5. The Moment of Impact

First Officer Murdoch takes evasive action, attempting to swerve around the iceberg. As Titanic sustains multiple hull breaches, water starts flooding in. As chaos engulfs the engine room, Jimmy McGann and his pals do their best to shut down the engines. And the two wireless operators broadcast their first ever SOS… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Paul McGann. Featuring Stephanie Barczewski, Julian Fellowes, Clifford Ismay, Tim Maltin, Stephen McGann, Susie Millar. Special thanks to Sou...

Apr 14, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4. Iceberg Dead Ahead

A retirement party is held in Captain Smith’s honour. But as ice warnings come in over the radio, he must decide what to do about them. The richest man on board and his mistress do their best to dodge scandal. Titanic’s engines are put through their paces, as passengers place bets on how fast the ship can go. And at 11.39pm, on Sunday April 14th, something large is spotted, dead ahead… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Paul McGann. Featuring Stephanie Barczewski, Jerome Chertkoff, Julian ...

Apr 11, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 4

3. Into the Atlantic…

Titanic stops off in France and Ireland to pick up more passengers, and wine. Economic migrants from Sweden and the Middle East come on board, setting out for a new life in America. Dinner is served, as Titanic’s very own ‘ice man’ helps out with cocktails and desserts. And the passengers settle down to their first night at sea. But one woman - wracked with dread - has no intention of sleeping… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Paul McGann. Featuring Josyann Abisaab, Stephanie Barczewski,...

Apr 10, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 3

2. Bad Luck Comes in Threes

Titanic is cleared for departure, but no one tells the inspector that a fire is raging in one of the coal bunkers. Extra lifeboats are proposed then rejected, as the first and only lifeboat drill takes place. White Star boss J. Bruce Ismay makes himself at home in his deluxe suite, as Titanic’s first-class facilities are unveiled in all their glory. And on the way out of Southampton Harbour there’s a nail-biting near miss. One that almost scuppers the maiden voyage before it’s begun… A Noiser po...

Apr 08, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 2

1. The Biggest Ship in the World

At a dinner party in London’s Belgrave Square, two men discuss plans for a luxury ocean liner like nothing ever seen. The finest designers and craftsmen begin work in Belfast. A soon to be retired Captain Smith steps on board to take command. But a pair of binoculars goes missing in the process. Liverpool lad Jimmy McGann wangles a job in Titanic’s engine room. A passenger called Esther Hart has a terrifying premonition. And the gargantuan ship claims her first victim - before even touching wate...

Apr 07, 202558 minSeason 1Ep. 1

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The new show from the award winning Noiser Podcast Network. Narrated by Paul McGann. Launching April 8th 2025. Join Noiser+ for ad-free listening and early access to new episodes. Click the Noiser+ banner or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 20251 min
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