Each episode, we’ll take a look back over 150 years of fabulous fiction in “The People's Friend” to pick out a story to read — and then we’ll get together for a wee chat about it. Make yourself a cup of tea, pull up a chair, and come join us.
In our final episode of the season, "St. Valentine's Violets" by Ida May, first published in February 1930, the team finally get to the bottom of the Ida May mystery from episode 6. And we ask the question, "meddling mums" or "mother knows best"?! If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
In a big departure from the "Friend" usual, the team discuss "The Cup Final And The Trouser Tree" from much loved A.P. Macdonald. What did we think of this tall tale being in the magazine? If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
"I'll Soon Be Home Again" first published January 1945 speaks to a world nearing the end of war. The Fiction team share insight into writing stories for the "Friend", and Jacqueline takes issue with the father in the story. . . If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
In "A Cinema Star", Jacqueline, Marion and Jacki take issue with Barry's interpretation of a controversial story! Julian is possibly the most villainous love interest yet . . . If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
"Just A Mother" gets quite the response from the team and causes a bit of a clash! First published in April 1945, it's sure to get you talking, and it might surprise you. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
"The Moonstone Brooch" was first published in March 1930. The "strange mystery" gets the teams hopes up, but we end up lost and confused and not in a fun way! A great premise but . . . well written or a bit too daft? If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
In "Love's Ambassador" by Ida May, first published May 1920, Jacky falls a little bit in love with our main love interest! Plus, the episode gets derailed a bit by David's wild PF Editor, David Paye, conspiracy theory . . . If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
This episode, Reading Between The Lines turns into a true crime podcast?! The team discuss how "A Motor Knight Errant", first published January 11, 1930, has a romance that reads more creepy thriller. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
"They All Found Happiness" by Lilian Chisholm, first published April 1940, rubs the team up the wrong way! Jacky, Barry, Lucy and Tracey talk character development, what story illustrations should give away and how much magazines should reflect world events. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
In this episode we read "A Healing Touch", first published in January 1940. In a particularly riotous recording, the team disagree on whether it's too sweet or not, dealing with tough topics in the "Friend" and how to make . . . toast water?! If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
The team discuss a "rip-roaring yarn" in "A Film Star & Her Double" by Dorothy Pollock, first published in February, 1920. Jacky is joined by Abbie, Alex and David and talk about action-adventure in stories, old Hollywood glamour, and our struggle with quick romances. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
Season 3 is starting off with a bang! "Changing Heart" by Margaret Scott, first published in July 1945, gets the team feeling quite emotional. Jacky, Judey, Kirsty and David talk war-time at the "Friend" and using personal experience to interpret stories. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
In this special episode to finish Season 2, Angela, Jacky, Judey and Barry sit around the table in person for the first time to discuss the brand-new release in our Classics Collection, "A Maid Of The Isles". Slightly different to our usual, Angela reads an extract of the book and the team talk about the amazing impact of Annie S. Swan and her career with the "Friend". "A Maid of the Isles" by Annie S. Swan is the fourth book in “The People's Friend” Classics Collection. It was originally published in serial form in 1923. You can purchase a copy from the DC Thomson Shop. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
In this episode, Iain, Alex, Abbie and Barry read “Ruth At The Crossroads' by Mollie E Jamieson, and are left to wonder a little about the stories not told! This story was first published in “The People's Friend” in 1916, and reflected a desire to include the events of World War I without any lurid, potentially upsetting detail. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
“Debts Of Honour”, by Humphrey Chalmers, is subtitled “The Story Of A Shopkeeper's Clever Trick”, which sums things up quite nicely! Even if it does encourage you to distrust correspondence from your local retailers… Iain, Lisa, Abbie and Barry are impressed by the characterisation on show in this work, first published in “The People's Friend“ in 1913. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
This episode, Iain is joined by Lisa from the “Friend” Features team, Poetry Ed Abbie, and archivist Barry to discuss “A Mysterious Elopement”, first published anonymously in the magazine in September 1913. This story has a Frasier-like farcical element to it, and one of the most impressively laid-back protagonists ever committed to paper… If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
The protagonist of “To Catch The Post” isn't just in one race against time, he's in two! Iain, Angela, Judey and David are along for the ride, stopping to discuss female characterisation in the “Friend”, inexplicable illnesses, and the magazine's moral centre along the way. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
Our series of American adventures continues this episode with “The Cloudburst At Pine Creek” by W. D. Morris, which was first published in “The People's Friend” in March 1910. Editor Angela, Production Editor Judey and archivist David join Iain for a chat about drama, setting and the importance of nailing down whose story you're trying to tell. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
Precocious children! Untrustworthy servants! Whisky! “The Ancestor” has it all. This episode, Iain is joined by “Friend” Fiction Ed Lucy, Marion from the Features team and DC Thomson archivist David to pore over a story first published in the magazine all the way back in 1913. Don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door? We have a new special offer just for “Reading Between The Lines” listeners: sign up today and you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
This episode, Iain is joined by “Friend” Features Editor Alex, Fiction Team's Abbie, and Barry from the DC Thomson Archives to chat over “A Modern Knight Errant: The Tale Of A Rescue”, by James Donald, which was first published in February 1910. Is the age of chivalry over? Ralph Denton thinks so, until he receives an unexpected piece of aerial correspondence… Don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door? We have a new special offer just for “Reading Between The Lines” listeners: sign up today and you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
On this episode of "Reading Between The Lines", host Iain, "Friend" Fiction Editor Lucy, Features team's Marion and DC Thomson archivist David take a look at "Susie The Flower Girl: A Romance Of The War", by Ethel Edwards. This story of love, class and conflict was first published in the magazine in January 1915. Don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door? We have a new special offer just for “Reading Between The Lines” listeners: sign up today and you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
"Reading Between The Lines" returns after a bit of a break . . . and after some awards success! On this episode of PPA Scotland's Podcast Of The Year 2021, host Iain is joined by "Friend" Fiction Editor Lucy, Features team's Marion and DC Thomson archivist David for a chat about "A Deal In Hearts". This humorous summer romance was first published (anonymously) in our magazine in 1913. Don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door? We have a new special offer just for “Reading Between The Lines” listeners: sign up today and you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
On this episode of "Reading Between The Lines", host Iain is joined by "Friend" Production Editor Judey, Fiction team's Abbie and DC Thomson archivist Barry Sullivan for a chat about "The MacPeever Wrangles: Over The Football Match" by A.P. Macdonald. First published in 1906, this is another humorous vignette from Macdonald's popular series, which follows the tribulations of an elderly, bickering couple from Glasgow. Don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door? We have a new special offer just for “Reading Between The Lines” listeners: sign up today and you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
"Reading Between The Lines" is back with a bang! We're starting our second season with a story by the inimitable Annie S. Swan. Host Iain is joined by "Friend" Editor Angela, DC Thomson archivist David, and special guest Charlotte Lauder, a PhD student at the University of Strathclyde and the National Library of Scotland, to discuss "Her Promise Broken". This family drama was first published in the Annie Swan Annual in 1936. Don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door? We have a new special offer just for “Reading Between The Lines” listeners: sign up today and you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
The first season of "Reading Between The Lines" concludes with "My Connemara Ghost", the light-hearted tale of a spooky encounter that has Iain, Angela, Lucy and Barry wondering about our relationship with the supernatural; how reliable narrators can be; and whether or not it's rude to drink someone else's whiskey, even on a special occasion. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
The first season of "Reading Between The Lines" concludes with "My Connemara Ghost", the light-hearted tale of a spooky encounter that has Iain and the team wondering about our relationship with the supernatural; how reliable narrators can be; and whether or not it's rude to drink someone else's whiskey, even on a special occasion. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
In the penultimate episode of our first season, the "Reading Between The Lines" team unearth "A Marked Man", by Paul Herring, which was first published in the magazine in January, 1911. In many ways typical of the sorts of stories readers would expect at the time, it somehow leads Iain, Judey, Marion and David into a discussion on which "Carry On" stars would play each character in its film adaptation . . . If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
This episode, the team from "The People's Friend" get together to chat about "Stella And The Spy: The Romance Of A Spring Holiday", by Margaret Douglas. This story was first published in the magazine in 1917, and has welcome shades of Enid Blyton about it . . . If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
This episode, host Iain is joined by Marion, Tracey and Barry for a chat about "The Black Sheep Of The Family: A Tale Of A Fancy Dress Ball", by Evelyn Hope. This story was first published in "The People's Friend" in 1911, and comes complete with some intriguing plot holes that the team would have liked to have seen explored a little further . . . If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
This episode, host Iain is joined by Marion, Tracey and Barry for a chat about "Caroline Wickham", a story first published in "The People's Friend" in April 1910. This one had us all a little surprised by the end . . . let us know on our social media channels if you were surprised as well . . . or better still, leave us a review! If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
We knew we were on the right track the moment we discovered this story in our Archives. We're keen to see if you're onboard! This is "The Girl Engine Driver: A Tale Of A Race With A Forest Fire" by W.D. Morris, first published in "The People's Friend" in 1916. Host Iain is joined by Marion, Tracey and Barry for a chat that begins with the benefits of an American story, and ends with emulating the late Fred Dibnah . . . If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
You were never really meant to hear this episode of “Reading Between The Lines”… this was our pilot, recorded for our ears only. So you'll notice the audio quality isn't quite as good as our other discussions— but we hope you'll bear with us, and agree it's worth it in the end! Not just for the wonderful “The MacPeever Wrangles: The Burglar”, or for “Friend” Editor Angela's podcast debut, but also for a delightful surprise Barry unearthed in our Archives! If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
The team are in the Roaring Twenties this week with “Love And Pride”, first published in “The People's Friend” in 1927. Judey, Abbie and Barry join host Iain to pick over a “society” story that may have been written in a hurry – and to invent a new rating system for fiction from the “Friend” archives. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
The “Reading Between The Lines” team is back with the MacPeevers again this week, as the man of the house makes a comedic attempt to join the masons. This story, expertly read by “Friend” Production Editor Judey, is laced with the same good-natured humour first encountered in our festive episode (“The MacPeevers' Christmas Cards”) — but it also gives Iain, Judey, Abbie and Barry a little insight into the inner workings of the ancient, clandestine order. That's if Mr MacPeever's account is to be believed! If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
Host Iain and the team are reaching back to the start of the last century in this episode of “Reading Between The Lines”, as they sit down for a chat about “The Story Of A Masterpiece: An Artist's Romance” by Agnes Grozier Herbertson. First published in “The People's Friend” in 1905, this slightly darker story leaves Alex, Mairi, and archivist David struggling a little to sympathise with any of the main characters; pondering the meaning of the word romance; and exploring the relationship between artist and muse. If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
In this special festive episode of “Reading Between The Lines”, the team from “The People's Friend” have picked out a comedic little Christmas story by frequent contributor AP Macdonald, first published in the magazine in 1906. Judey, Marion, and archivist Barry join host Iain for a chat about the festive spirit, good-natured points scoring between spouses, and breaking the fourth wall. Plus, they get the chance to play a little word-based parlour game Mr Macdonald invented for that year's Christmas issue. It'' simple, fun — and perfect for family Zoom calls! If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
In the first episode of “Reading Between The Lines”, the team from “The People's Friend” have unearthed a wee gem of a story first published all the way back in 1871 – just two years after the magazine was first founded! Alex, Mairi, and archivist David join host Iain for a chat about the humour and language use in the story; how difficult it was to narrate; and just how American this American adventure really is… If you don't already get “The People's Friend” delivered to your door, because you listen to “Between The Lines” you'll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £8. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up. Remember to follow “The People's Friend” on social media for more from the world's longest-running weekly women's magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People's Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin
The People's Friend magazine has been publishing for over 150 years, so we have a wonderful archive of stories. We're going to share some of them with you, and have a wee chat about them too. Pull up a chair, make yourself a cup of tea, and join us!
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