133. Christmas churches
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Notable books mentioned: The Treasure of Amethabas by M.R. James, A Vignette by M.R. James, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Charles Dickens biography by Claire Tomlin
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The host delves into the life and works of M.R. James, particularly focusing on his ghost stories and their autobiographical elements. They highlig…
The host discusses how M.R. James's personal experiences influenced his storytelling, particularly in 'A Vignette.' They highlight the autobiograph…
The host mentions 'A Christmas Carol' as a quintessential Victorian ghost story, highlighting its enduring popularity and numerous adaptations sinc…
133. Christmas churches mentions The Treasure of Amethabas by M.R. James, A Vignette by M.R. James, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, and Charles Dickens biography by Claire Tomlin with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
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“My favourite M.R. James story is The Treasure of Amethabas, which involves a scholar searching in an Abbey library for hidden treasure.”
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“M.R. James, his last story that he wrote only about five months before he died is called A Vignette, which is thought to be the most autobiographical of all of his stories.”
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“One of the most beloved Victorian ghost stories is, of course, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. It took Dickens just six weeks to write the story, which is about double the time it takes Dominic to write an adventure in time book.”
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“Claire Tomlin in her excellent Charles Dickens biography has loads of information about all of this and I would absolutely recommend Claire Tomlin biography on absolutely anything.”
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“The excerpt discusses a scene from 'The Dark is Rising' where the main character, Will, is trapped in a church with demons outside, creating a frightening atmosphere.”
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
Miracle on 34th Street
“A classic film often watched during the Christmas break, mentioned as part of the cult classics people enjoy year after year.”
It's a Wonderful Life
“Another beloved film that is part of the Christmas viewing tradition, mentioned alongside other cult classics.”
Home Alone
“A popular film that is frequently watched during the Christmas season, listed among other classic films.”
Die Hard
“Mentioned as a film with a dedicated fan base, often debated as a Christmas movie.”
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
“A film from 1968 that is referenced as a Christmas movie and has a connection to a real-life story.”
A Christmas Carol
“1984, A Christmas Carol was filmed in Shrewsbury. There's loads of CGI, so they put in, like, St. Paul's and all of the London landmarks to kind of make it look like London.”
The Green Knight
“The discussion revolves around the film adaptation of the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, which features a challenge between Gawain and the Green Knight.”