The Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian Podcast

Jack and the Surprise find an accommodating island, the sun comes out and things start to look a little better before the trouble starts -  especially if your last name starts with an “H.” We have a couple of chases, some unearthly wailing and learn that Paradise might be closer than we know.  Ch 6.

In the Galápagos Islands we consider wildlife, mating rituals and gobstoppers. Stephen gets  angry with Jack, and they learn that skipping a night of music can have disastrous results. Jack and Stephen become part of a new crew, and contemplate some wizened, purse-like objects.  Meanwhile, we talk to Clare Hunt of the National Museum of the Royal Navy. Ch 7.

Stephen and Jack figure out how they might survive on their desert island, if only Stephen can get on board with Jack’s taste in coconuts. We’re going to talk about rumours of a new Patrick O’Brian movie project on the horizon, while Jimmy Buffett takes us to the far side of the world. Ch 8.

Jack is happy to be alive, so we explore the lot of women and men in the world, and how this relates to the Articles of War. Stephen tries bird-watching in a storm, resulting in a change in plans, and a visit to another uncharted island, this time flying a strange signal ... Ch 9.

The Far Side Of The World reaches a climax - there's confrontation and betrayal ashore, but who's that on the horizon? And we get a definitive answer to the question 'can it be ate?' - shark lovers, look away now. Ch 10

A mid season special, featuring a mix of highlights from past shows and fresh commentary.

We're reaching out to a selected few of our past guests to add some of their thoughts, too - listen out for Eva Sandor joining us this week, as first of these specials comes out, on the topic of POB's humour.

Our latest Crossing The Line special is all about children in the world of Patrick O'Brian. As we talk about Forshaw, Dil and squeakers past and present, we’re joined by special guest Steve Morris of the Cine Files podcast, and a special host too!

The last of our series of Crossing The Line specials is all about music.  With the help of special guest Rachel McMillan, we look back at how music has enriched the Patrick O'Brian stories, and look forward to musical treats to come.  Bach, Boccherini and Mozart for all hands! 

We're at the beginning of The Reverse of the Medal - The Surprise and her captured whaler join the West Indies fleet, as people wonder whether Jack’s luck has run out. Stephen is back in high demand as a surgeon and intelligence agent, and Jack gets a surprise visit from a strangely familiar face. Ch 1.

Stephen and Jack are underway, still reflecting on the appearance of Sam Panda, pondering admirals, wives, saints and Jesuits along the way. And there's a new chase on the horizon! Ch 2.