Podcasts about Becky Sharp

Thackeray's comic masterpiece, 'Vanity Fair', is a Victorian novel looking back to Regency England as an object both of satire and nostalgia. Thackeray's disdain for the Regency is present throughout the book, not least in the proliferation of hapless characters called George, yet he also draws heavily on his childhood experiences to unfold a complex story of fractured families, bad marriages and the tyranny of debt. In this episode, taken from our Close Readings podcast series 'Novel Approaches', Colin Burrow and Rosemary Hill join Tom to discuss Thackeray's use of clothes, curry and the rapidly changing topography of London to construct a turbulent society full of peril and opportunity for his heroine, Becky Sharp, and consider why the Battle of Waterloo was such a recurrent preoccupation in literature of the period.To listen to the full episode, and all our other Close Readings series, subscribe:Directly in Apple Podcasts: https://lrb.me/applecrnaIn other podcast apps: https://lrb.me/closereadingsnaSponsored Links:'Wahnfried' at Longborough Festival Opera: https://lfo.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thackeray's comic masterpiece, Vanity Fair, is a Victorian novel looking back to Regency England as an object both of satire and nostalgia. Thackeray's disdain for the Regency is present throughout the book, not least in the proliferation of hapless characters called George, yet he also draws heavily on his childhood experiences to unfold a complex story of fractured families, bad marriages and the tyranny of debt. In this episode, Colin Burrow and Rosemary Hill join Tom to discuss Thackeray's use of clothes, curry and the rapidly changing topography of London to construct a turbulent society full of peril and opportunity for his heroine, Becky Sharp, and consider why the Battle of Waterloo was such a recurrent preoccupation in literature of the period.Non-subscribers will only hear an extract from this episode. To listen to the full episode, and all our other Close Readings series, subscribe:Directly in Apple Podcasts: https://lrb.me/applecrnaIn other podcast apps: https://lrb.me/closereadingsnaRead more in the LRB:John Sutherland on Thackeray:https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v22/n02/john-sutherland/wife-overboardRosemary Hill on 'Frock Consciousness':https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v22/n02/rosemary-hill/frock-consciousness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE 74 - “SWEETHEARTS FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD" 2/10/2025 As Cupid sharpens his arrows, and the candy and greeting card companies prepare to make bank, we celebrate Valentine's Day. In this episode, we take a loving look at some of Hollywood's most enduring real-life love stories. From JOEL McCREA and FRANCES DEE to JEAN HARLOW and WILLIAM POWELL, join us as we discuss their lives, films, and, most importantly, their beautiful love stories.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Ladies of the Westerns (2015) by Michael C. Fitzgerald and Boyd Magers; Joel McCrea: Ride The High Country (1992), by Tony Thomas: “William Powell: Hollywood Star, Detective Film Icon," Jan. 27, 2025, Britannica,com; Letters From Hollywood: Jean Harlow , January 21, 2023 by David Stenn, TCM.com; The Love Story of Jean Harlow and William Power: Hollywood's Iconic Couple, Documentary (2023), Youtube.com; “McIntire and Nolan: A Romance Wright In Radio,” June 27, 2022, Travelanche; “12 Times Real Life Couple John McIntire and Jeanette Nolan Played a Couple Onscreen,” July 18, 2022, MeTV.com; “It Took Three Separate Actors To Bring Psycho's Norma Bates to Life,” November 30, 2022, www.slashfilm.com; “John McIntire and Jeanette Nolan Mix Business With Pleasure,” 2022, by J. Johnson, www.vocal.media/geeks; “John McIntire & Jeanette Nolan: Life Together,” by Jerry Skinner, YouTube.com; “Mary Pickford,” April 5, 2005, American Experience, PBS; “Douglas Fairbanks,” American Experience, PBS; Life and Times of Mary Pickford, Documentary (1998), Youtube.com; Harlow: The Blonde Bombshell, Documentary (1993), directed by Tom McQuade; “William Powell,” The State Historical Society of Missouri, www.missouriencyclopedia.com; Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars.org): Mary Pickford; “William Powell, Film Star, Dies at 91,”March 6, 1984, by Peter B. Flint, New York Times; “Jeanette Nolan, Spouse Rough it in Montana Wilderness Home,” March 24, 1974, The Indianapolis Star; TCM.com; MaryPickford.org; McCreaRanchFoundation.org; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Wikipedia.com; AcademyMuseum.com Movies Mentioned:  JOEL MCCREA & FRANCES DEE: The Jazz Age  (1929); The Silver Horde (1930); Playboy of Paris (1930); King of the Jungle (1930); An American Tragedy (1931); Caught (1931); Born to Love (1931); Bird of Paradise (1932); The Silver Cord (1933); One Man's Journey (1933); Little Women (1933); Finishing School (1934); Of Human Bondage (1934); Gambling Lady (1934); Becky Sharp (1935); Barbary Coast (1935); These Three (1936); Come and Get It (1936); The Gay Deception (1936);   Wells Fargo (1937); Dead End (1937); If I Were King (1938); Union Station (1939); Foreign Correspondent (1940); I Walked With A Zombie (1943); Four Faces West (1948); Ride The High Country (1962); JEAN HARLOW & WILLIAM POWELL: Man of the World (1931); Ladies Man (1931); Hell's Angels (1930); Reckless (1935); Libeled Lady (1936); After The Thin Man (1936); Saratoga (1937); My Man Godfrey (1936); JOHN McINTIRE & JEANETTE NOLAN: The Ramparts We Watch (1940); Northside 777 (1948); MacBeth (1948); Words and Music (1948); River Lady (1948);   Command Decision (1948); Top of The Morning (1949); No Sad Song For Me (1950); The Asphalt Jungle (1950); Winchester '73 (1950); The Secret of Convict Lake (1951); The Happy Time (1952); The Big Heat (1953); Westward The Women (1951); Apache (1954);  The Far County (1954); Flaming Star (1960);  Summer and Smoke (1961); The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962); Rooster Cogburn (1975); The Rescuers (1978); True Confessions (1981); Cloak and Dagger (1984); Turner and Hooch (1989); The Horse Whisperer (1998); MARY PICKFORD & DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS: *** Please email us for list of Pickford & Fairbanks movies*** --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli review Rotten Tommy by David Sodergren, a gory horror novel that pulls readers into a confusing mystery. The story follows Becky Sharp, whose mother vanished forty years ago without a trace. Becky stumbles upon a set of unmarked videotapes hidden in the walls of her childhood home, hoping they might hold clues to her mother's disappearance. However, what she discovers is far more horrifying than she could have imagined. Join the besties as they discuss whether or not this book was worth the read for this spooky season! Support the showbecome our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFixbuy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfixBusiness Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.comfollow us on Tiktok! ♡ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix

Preparations for Paris 2024 are firmly in the final stages, and we finally have all the action from the US Olympic Trials from Deena Kastor herself! It's a jam-packed episode of Marathon Talk this week, where we tackle debutant winners, a heart-wrenching story from this week's guest & London Marathon hopeful Dan Sharp, and a Training Talk that touches on how to put a positive spin as you reflect on your progress. In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Topping off the show with Martin's parkrun escapades and Deena's role at the recent Olympic Trials 7:30 - All the latest from the US Olympic Trials, from a debut performance earning Fiona O'Keefe her spot, and our guest last week Ed Eyestone comes through with his two young charges taking a 1-2 finish in the men's race 24:45 - Training Talk this week focuses on reflections and progress, with a three-step plan to regain control of your motivation during a run 33:40 - Dan Sharp is our special guest this week, running London Marathon for Brain Research UK this year; he talks us through the emotional turmoil that's brought him to this point, and wife Becky Sharp makes a charming appearance on the show sharing her own goals alongside Dan's Marathon Talk is proudly powered by Abbott World Marathon Majors, who create, build and support opportunities for all to discover the power of the marathon community. Learn more at https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/

Get ready for a delightful journey into the golden age of radio with this week's "Saturday Matinee" episode. We bring you three captivating plays that will transport you back to the charm and excitement of vintage radio broadcasts. First up, we have "Vanity Fair" from the Theatre Royal, originally aired on July 21st, 1954. Adapted from the timeless novel by William Thackeray, this radio play stars the talented Margaret Lockwood. Set in 19th-century England, "Vanity Fair" takes us on a captivating journey through the lives of two contrasting women, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley. Follow their adventures as they navigate the complexities of society, ambition, and love. The full cast for this enchanting radio play includes Margaret Lockwood, along with a talented ensemble of actors who bring Thackeray's vivid characters to life. Next, we present "America Dances with Count Basie" from the popular radio show "America Dances." This special episode was originally broadcast on July 6th, 1938, and features the legendary Count Basie as a guest star. In this exhilarating radio play, you'll be transported to the swinging jazz era, as Count Basie and his orchestra take center stage. Experience the infectious rhythms, energetic melodies, and soulful solos that defined the Big Band era. Alongside Count Basie, the radio play includes a talented ensemble of performers who showcase their dancing prowess and musical talents, making it a truly memorable listening experience. Lastly, we bring you the "Abbott and Costello show" starring Cary Grant this week. Originally aired on April 6th, 1944, this comedic mystery stars the iconic comedy duo Abbott and Costello, along with the legendary actor Cary Grant. Join Abbott and Costello as they caught up in a web of hilarious misadventures. . Tune in to this episode of the Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee" to immerse yourself in the enchanting worlds of "Vanity Fair," the toe-tapping rhythms of "America Dances with Count Basie," and the hilarious Abbott and Costello Show starring Cary Grant this week. Grab your popcorn, sit back, and let these timeless radio plays transport you to a bygone era of entertainment. Vintage Classic Radio presents "Saturday Matinee". Tune in every Saturday for a mix of comedy, music or romance from the golden age of radio that will keep you entertained.

The first Technicolor feature has a lot to offer This episode is also available as a blog entry at https://tashpix.wordpress.com/2019/04/28/becky-sharp/

The Waverider is flying us back to STAR Labs from Smallville.  Barry & Iris are sticking to cars and no superspeed during the pregnancy. They are off on a babymoon adventure. Cecile is trying to balance her work, superheroing, and family but it is not going well. She is sleeping at her office and work is causing her to miss important events. Allegra is there to help her get perspective.  Chuck is helping Mark to test Khione for powers. But they find none. Mark is living with regret for never telling Frost he lover her. He is projecting Frost on to Khione because he wants Frost to live on in her. She says Frost does live in him. Chuck sends the test results out for verficaiton. They find no dark matter and no meta indicators in Khione. But they also fince that she is not human. Becky Sharp a.k.a. Hazard is back from the dead after Crisis. But her luck changes after her engagement. Cecicle & Allegra work to help her clear her name of attempted murder.   Cougar's Comic Corner The Flash One-Minute War: Start The Clock (2023) (The Flash (2016-))   https://www.amazon.com/Flash-One-Minute-War-Start-Clock-ebook/dp/B0BTTXZD2S/ The Flash One-Minute War: Start the Clock collects The Flash #790-792, parts 1-3 of the One-Minute War story! The most intense battle the Earth has ever waged in the span of 60 seconds begins!   Contact Information If you want to join in the discussion, you can submit feedback via email to TomorrowsLegendsPodcast@gmail.com. Please submit all feedback by 7:00 pm eastern on Friday. You can also join the Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/tomorrowslegends. Answer all the questions and agree to the group rules to be accepted. You can follow us on Twitter @tomorowslegends.  You can support the show on our Patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/TomorrowsLegends You will get access to bonus content like advanced releases, extra questions answered, hang-out sessions, bonus episodes, and merchandise of course!

A Winter Grave – Peter May  From the twelve-million copy bestselling author of the Lewis trilogy comes a chilling new mystery set in the isolated Scottish Highlands.  A TOMB OF ICE  A young meteorologist checking a mountain top weather station in Kinlochleven discovers the body of a missing man entombed in ice.  A DYING DETECTIVE  Cameron Brodie, a Glasgow detective, sets out on a hazardous journey to the isolated and ice-bound village. He has his own reasons for wanting to investigate a murder case so far from his beat.  AN AGONIZING RECKONING  Brodie must face up to the ghosts of his past and to a killer determined to bury forever the chilling secret that his investigation threatens to expose.  Set against a backdrop of a frighteningly plausible near-future, A WINTER GRAVE is Peter May at his page-turning, passionate and provocative best.  Becky – Sarah May  It's peak 90s London. Shoulder pads are out, crimped hair is in, supermodels are known by their first names, and Becky Sharp will do anything to escape her past.  From mingling with tabloid millionaires to trading favours and fortunes with royalty, she will stop at nothing to reach the top of the career ladder at the Mercury newspaper. Landing scoop after scoop, Becky ruthlessly carves a place for herself in a society determined to ignore her. These are the biggest stories and scandals of the decade, and she has something to do with every one of them.  But Becky may have more in common with the people she writes about than she thinks – what takes a lifetime to build takes only a moment to destroy . . .     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lydia and Christopher discuss the worlds first major motion picture filmed in 3-strip Technicolor! Learn more about this groundbreaking filming process at, https://www.eastman.org/technicolor/technology/three-strip-camera Promo: The Rating Room (https://www.theratingroom.com/) Please click, follow, rate and review! https://linktr.ee/TSPandOE_Podcasts (The song "Memory Subtract" by seven7hwave used under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. http://seven7hwave.bandcamp.com/track/memory-subtract). Orphaned Entertainment Podcast is […] The post Becky Sharp (1935) appeared first on Orphaned Entertainment.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 601, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Shopping U.s.a. 1: In 1996 Graceland Gifts in this city sold a limited edition Elvis Cabbage Patch Kid in a gold lame suit. Memphis. 2: Elvis Presley Enterprises owns several gift shops in this city; they're all close to Graceland. Memphis. 3: Rumors on Royal Street in this city specializes in hand-crafted Mardi Gras masks. New Orleans. 4: Browsing for baubles? Tiffany, Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels all have shops on this chic Beverly Hills street. Rodeo Drive. 5: This L.A. street noted for its Mexican handicrafts is named for Los Angeles' first county judge. Olvera Street. Round 2. Category: Character Study 1: Freddy Eynsford Hill,Col. Pickering,Henry Higgins. Pygmalion (or My Fair Lady). 2: Natasha Rostova,Pierre Bezuhov,Napoleon. War and Peace. 3: Rusty Trawler,Sally Tomato,Holly Golightly. Breakfast at Tiffany's. 4: Bertha Mason,Grace Poole,Mr. Rochester. Jane Eyre. 5: Amelia Sedley,George Osborne,Becky Sharp. Vanity Fair. Round 3. Category: "C" In Shakespeare 1: Juliet's maiden name. Capulet. 2: Tragic tramp who two-timed Troilus. Cressida. 3: Co-conspirator who says, "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves...". Cassius. 4: In "Hamlet", he's the king of Denmark. Claudius. 5: This play about a king of Britain contains the famous poem "Hark, hark! the lark...". Cymbeline. Round 4. Category: Around The Horn 1: The southernmost point in South America, Cape Horn is part of this country. Chile. 2: SE of Cape Horn is the "South" version of this Scottish island group that shares its name with dogs and ponies. the Shetlands. 3: This strait that separates the Pacific and Atlantic oceans is named for a Portuguese guy. Magellan. 4: Cape Horn is the southern extremity of this fiery archipelago. Tierra del Fuego. 5: The largest desert in the Americas is in this Argentinean region visited by Darwin on his Beagle trips. Patagonia. Round 5. Category: Flops 1: Ford, '57, flop, 'nuf said. Edsel. 2: This former NFL linebacker's show "Lawless" was sacked in March 1997 after one airing. Brian Bosworth. 3: With teams including the Florida Blazers, this football league lasted for 1 1/2 seasons in '74-'75. WFL (World Football League). 4: Roger Ebert called this 1980 Michael Cimino film "Painful and unpleasant to look at". Heaven's Gate. 5: "La Traviata", his modern-dress opera version of "La Dame Aux Camelias", flopped in its 1853 premiere. Giuseppe Verdi. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

Presented by the Apollo app as part of their 2022 Creator Showcase! Follow a day in the life of Becky Sharp, an ambitious HR employee for the Conspiracy What Runs The World. When Becky gets a chance to prove to management she's ready for bigger tasks, it may be more than she can handle... Written, directed, produced, edited, and sound designed by Christopher Dole Starring: Michelle Agresti as Becky Sharp Alex Denney as Mr. Stan Shannon Estabrook as Emmy Caleb Del Rio as Vann and Benjamin Watts as Josh Visit https://www.apollopods.com/chris to see all new episodes in the Showcase, and support Apollo and fiction podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new special now available exclusively on the Apollo app! Becky Sharp is an ambitious careerist working in Human Resources for the conspiracy that runs the world. But a special assignment may test how far she's willing to go to get what she wants. Listen to the full special here: https://www.apollopods.com/chris Starring: Michelle Agresti as Becky Sharp Alex Denny as Mr. Stan Shannon Estabrook as Emmy Caleb Del Rio as Vann and Benjamin Watts as Josh Written, Directed, Sound Designed, Edited, and theme music performed by Christopher Dole Sponsored by Apollo, the new home for fiction podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Generally considered to be his masterpiece, Vanity Fair is Thackeray's resplendent social satire that exposes the greed and corruption raging in England during the turmoil of the Napoleonic wars. Subtitled "A Novel Without a Hero," it traces the changing fortunes of two unforgettable women: the scheming opportunist Becky Sharp—one of literature's most resourceful, engaging, and amoral heroines—and her foil, the faithful, naive Amelia Sedley. Thackeray's subversive, comic attack on the hypocrisy and "dismal roguery" of an avaricious world resonates 150 years later with implications for our own times. "Thackeray is an urbane nineteenth-century guide and commentator in a portrait gallery that is for all time," observed Louis Auchincloss. "He is the restless inhabitant of a prudish age, nostalgic, discursive, anecdotal, sentimental, worldly-wise, now warning us, now making fun of us, now reproving us …. Thackeray's harshest criticism of humanity is simply the point where ours commences. His perception of self-interest in every act is the ABC of modem --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ang189/support

Vanity Fair was a 19 month serial published by William Makepeace Thackeray from 1848 and has become a classic of English literature, not least for the incredible character of Becky Sharp to the world. The original Mean Girl and still one of the best.

This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes Manish Mathur of It Pod to be You and Queer and Now to discuss the 1935 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Bette Davis won for her performance in "Dangerous," beating Elisabeth Bergner in "Escape Me Never," Claudette Colbert in "Private Worlds," Katharine Hepburn in "Alice Adams," Miriam Hopkins in "Becky Sharp," and Merle Oberon in "The Dark Angel." We discuss all of these performances and discuss why the confirmed runner-up was the runner-up. 0:00 - 14:43 - Introduction 14:44 - 30:04 - Elisabeth Bergner 30:05 - 43:18 - Claudette Colbert 43:18 - 1:00:43 - Katharine Hepburn 1:00:44 - 1:12:57 - Miriam Hopkins 1:12:58 - 1:26:10 - Merle Oberon 1:26:11 - 1:37:04 - Bette Davis 1:37:05 - 1:51:44 - Why Bette Davis won / Twitter questions 1:51:45 - 1:58:54 - Why was ____ the runner-up? Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter Follow Manish Mathur on Twitter Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter and Instagram Theme/End Music: "Diamonds" by Iouri Sazonov Additional Music: "Storming Cinema Ident" by Edward Blakeley Artwork: Brian O'Meara

It's Time For TV TUESDAY     In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan and Gretta discuss the latest shows in the Spoiler Free Section and then after the music discuss the spoilery Goodness of this week's Television episodes. As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening so you are not spoiled. First our intrepid hosts go over the latest episode of The Bad Batch S1E03 "Replacements" directed by Nathanial Villauneva   Next,Xan and Gretta go over the quarter finales of The Masked Singer S5E09: "The Quarter Finals - Five Fan Favorites" And Then finally Gretta gets to go over a show that came out a few years about but is new for her. So enjoy as they review the 2018 adaptation of WM Thackery's Vanity Fair S1E1: "Miss Sharp in the Presence of the Enemy" directed by James Strong     As they discuss these television programs, Xan goes over the various Star Wars easter eggs, Gretta goes overs the unique nature of Becky Sharp and there is tons of debate on who the Chameleon is. Hope you Enjoy As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening so you are not spoiled. If there is a show you want us to watch and discuss email us at xan@spiraken.com  Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, Support our Patreon and also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode. #spiraken  #televisiontuesday #starwars  #badbatch #maskedsinger #disneyplus #hulu #spirakenreviewpodcast #hulu #amazonprime #vanityfair2018  Music Used in This Episode: Mid Theme- Easy Saturday by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library) WHERE TO FIND US Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Discord Tinyurl.com/spiradiscord Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/spiraken Our Twitter https://twitter.com/spiraken Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Day: Who is the chameleon?

Arthur and Andrew watch the first color film on the list, The Adventures of Robin Hood starring Errol Flynn. We compare this adaptation of the myth with the many other film adaptations throughout the years, and we ask why the Robin Hood franchise feels out of date. We also discuss the Technicolor company and their innovative process to create color film.Where to watch The Adventures of Robin HoodNYT review of Becky Sharp (1935)Variety review of The Adventures of Robin HoodWhere to watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

Fiorella Files Episode 37-Take Six Girls: The Lives of the Mitford Sisters, Vanity Fair, The Carer Fiorella Files Episode 37 – Take Six Girls: The Lives of the Mitford Sisters, Vanity Fair, The Carer  Take Six Girls: The Lives of the Mitford Sisters – Laura Thompson The Mitford family is one of the most notorious aristocratic families of the twentieth century, largely because of the colourful and controversial sisters – Unity, Nancy, Jessica, Deborah, Diana and Pamela. This is an excellent and intelligent biography, but the reader will be left wondering whether this ghastly family ought to be remembered at all… Vanity Fair – William Makepeace Thackeray  Enjoy another dose of high society, this time against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, and meet a plethora of colourful characters – beautiful, manipulative Becky Sharp, determined to get ahead in society through whatever means necessary; sweet, naïve Amelia Sedley; her fat, useful brother; her philandering husband who does everyone a favour and gets killed at a famous battle…and the ever-faithful Dobbin, whose love for Amelia knows no bounds.  The Carer – Deborah Moggach James needs a carer as old age takes hold and his middle-aged children are a bit too busy to look after him. Enter Mandy, the live-in carer who is such an angel and such a blessing for a busy family… or is she? As Mandy inveigles her way into James’ life, family tensions come to the surface and the family become suspicious of Mandy’s true intentions. What exactly is she playing at??  What Is The Crusade Channel? The CRUSADE Channel, The Last LIVE! Radio Station Standing begins our LIVE programming with our all original CRUSADE Channel News hosted by 28 year radio ace, Stacey Cohen. Coupled with Mike “The King Dude” Church entertaining you during your morning drive and Rick Barrett giving you the news of the day and the narrative that will follow during your lunch break!  We’ve interviewed over 200 guests, seen Brother Andre Marie notch his 200th broadcast of Reconquest; the The Mike Church Show over 900 episodes; launched an original LIVE! News Service; written and produced 4 Feature Length original dramas including The Last Confession of Sherlock Holmes and set sail on the coolest radio product ever, the 5 Minute Mysteries series! We are the ONLY outlet to cover the Impeachment of President Trump from gavel to gavel!  The Crusade Channel is an open forum for the great thinkers of our time, those who accept the REALITY that Truth is higher than opinion and are willing to speak it with clarity, courage and charity.  Now that you have discovered The Crusade, get 30 days for FREE of our premium service just head to: https://crusadechannel.com OR download our FREE app: https://apps.appmachine.com/theveritasradionetworkappIti- Did you know about Graham Greene? If you are interested in supporting small business, be sure to check out the official store of the Crusade Channel, the Founders Tradin Post! Not to mention our amazing collection of DVD’s, Cigars, T-Shirts, bumper stickers and other unique selection of items selected by Mike Church!

Becky Sharp, executive director at the Columbus Center for Human Services, talks with DODD Director Jeff Davis about her career, the crucial work of direct support professionals, and how her company took care of the people they support, and each other, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our original episode 107 was lost to the sound gods so we've kept the Hot Date chosen at the end of that podcast and move forward with the Vanity Fair adaptation Becky Sharp from 1935 starring Miriam Hopkins and directed by Rouben Mamoulian.  The film was the very first to employ the three strip Technicolor process which allowed for the full spectrum of color to be represented on film.  Your podcast hosts, recording remotely after weeks of sound issues, check in on each other during the continued pandemic and recent social uprisings.  In addition to Becky Sharp, they share their thoughts on things they've been watching including the Young Vic production of Streetcar Named Desire with Gillian Andersen, documentaries on Roger Vadim and Jane Fonda, and films including Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Get In, League of Gentleman, The Crimson Kimono, Tea and Sympathy, and The Lovebirds. Hot Date 107: Becky Sharp.  Have a listen and leave us feedback on our social media.  Check out our website at hotdatepod.com.

“I am alone in the world,” said the friendless girl. “I have nothing to look for but what my own labour can bring me; and while that little pink-faced chit Amelia, with not half my sense, has ten thousand pounds and an establishment secure, poor Rebecca (and my figure is far better than hers) has only herself and her own wits to trust to. Well, let us see if my wits cannot provide me with an honourable maintenance, and if some day or the other I cannot show Miss Amelia my real superiority over her. Not that I dislike poor Amelia: who can dislike such a harmless, good-natured creature?—only it will be a fine day when I can take my place above her in the world, as why, indeed, should I not?”William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair is a massive novel that follows the lives of two women: Amelia Sedley, who is naive and sweet and devoted, and Becky Sharp, who is cunning and manipulative and beautiful. But novel's subtitle is “A Novel without a Hero”, and Thackeray doesn't paint either woman as entirely good or entirely evil. And as their fortunes rise and fall, they offer a glimpse into the mercurial, ambitious, and often cruel world of Vanity Fair, in which everyone scrambles for money, power, and status, and for what? It's a world that the narrator lampoons mercilessly while also participating in fully, and Chris and Suzanne start to unpack it—and talk about whether they're #TeamBecky or #TeamAmelia. (Oh, come on, you know the answer to that one.)Show Notes.William Makepeace Thackeray: Vanity Fair. [Gutenberg. Librivox. Bookshop.]Our episode on C.L.R. James's The Black Jacobins.John Bunyan: Pilgrim's Progress.Our episode on Little Women.Boethius: The Consolation of Philosophy.Also by Thackeray: The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon [and its film adaptation] and The History of Henry Esmond.Becky Sharp (1935).Speaking of that spicy meal that Becky can't handle…How a recent ITV adaptation of Vanity Fair dealt with the book's racism.On Mira Nair's recent adaptation of the book into a movie.Next episode: C.L.R. James: Beyond a Boundary. [Bookshop.] Support The Spouter-Inn on Patreon, if you can.

Episode Notes The 2019 National Film Registry was announced in Decemeber, but I'm only now able to talk about it! Women Directors are around! There's some classics that I thought were already on! And more Complete List Amadeus 1984 Becky Sharp 1935 Before Stonewall 1984 Body and Soul 1925 Boys Don't Cry 1999 Clerks 1994 Coal Miner's Daughter 1980 Emigrants Landing at Ellis Island 1903 Employees Entrance 1933 Fog of War 2003 Gaslight 1944 George Washington Carver at Tuskegee Institute 1937 Girlfriends 1978 I am Somebody 1970 Last Waltz, The 1978 My Name Is Oona 1969 A New Leaf 1971 Old Yeller 1957 Phenix City Story, The 1955 Platoon 1986 Purple Rain 1984 Real Women Have Curves 2002 She's Gotta Have it 1986 Sleeping Beauty 1959 Zoot Suit 1981 Find out more at https://registry-a-podcast.pinecast.co

Jess and Chris continue their monthly journey into the weird world of single seasons TV shows with the pilot episode of yet another series canceled by FOX, Kitchen Confidential (2005).The show, created by David Hemingson, follows the comeback of once-famous chef Jack Bourdain as he, along with his ragtag group of chefs, attempts to regain credibility and fame in the crowded restaurant scene of New York City. Based on the book of the same name by chef Anthony Bourdain, it's a biting, hilarious, and irreverent look at somewhere very few folks get to see: the back of the house at a fine dining restaurant.Jess and Chris dive into episodes five through seven of the series which includes the introduction of Becky Sharp, a new female chef to the kitchen, a test of wills in the kitchen, and the aftermath of a robbery.You can follow Jess @writerjessbyard, Chris @casualty_chris, and the show @oneseasonshow along with a big thanks to Forever Sunset for their song "City Lights, City Dreams."

The third and final series of Mum is currently airing on BBC2 and Pauline is proving to be as terrifyingly class-conscious as ever. Why do so many British sitcoms and novels centre around women who are obsessed with status? From Margot in The Good Life to Hyacinth Bucket, from Mrs Bennett to Becky Sharp - why are so many of our iconic female characters shameless social climbers? Jenni talks to television critic Julia Raeside and journalist and critic Alex Clark.Jenni speaks to Jo Miller as she steps down from one of the most high-profile local government jobs in the UK. Jo was appointed Chief Executive of Doncaster Council by central Government in 2012, when the Council was officially a “failing” local authority. Jo's turnaround strategy has brought in investment of £2 billion and the town is now in the UK's top ten for growth. How did she achieve this and why is she leaving?A report by Lancaster University and Fatherhood Institute earlier this year states that the number of men working in early years childcare is just 2%, a figure which has not changed for decades. What can be done to attract more men into the career? And, for those working in the sector already, what is the reaction from parents to having a man working with young children?Nearly 2,000 domestic abuse survivors iare being put at risk of homelessness because local authority rules state they aren't vulnerable enough, according to a new report published by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Ending Homelessness. The research and funding was carried out by Crisis, the national charity for homeless people. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Laura Northedge Interviewed Guest: Alex Clark Interviewed Guest: Julia Raeside Interviewed Guest: Jo Miller Interviewed Guest: Rebecca Pritchard

William Makepeace Thackerayn Vanity Fair (1847) eli Turhuuden turuilla ei ole sotaromaani eikä kerro sotasankareista, vaikka siinä sotaan mennäänkin. Vanity Fair on romaani ilman sankaria, niin kuin alaotsikko kertoo. Tämä on kiertoilmaisu sille, että tarinassa ei ole varsinaista miessankaria ja se on jo kannanotto. Thackeray halusi purkaa tapoja, joilla sankaruutta käsiteltiin. Vanity Fairin päättäväisin, dynaamisin ja skarpein hahmo on vaatimattomista lähtökohdista ponnistava, eteenpäin pyrkivä nainen. Nimi on Becky Sharp. Thackerayn kirja ja sen sankaritar ovat olleet suosittuja kohteita elokuville ja tv-sarjoille. Gwyneth Hughesin dramatisointi on jo kuudes tv-sarjaversio, eli sen myötä Thackeray kilpailee tasaveroisesti aikalaistensa Bronten sisarusten, Charles Dickensin ja edellisen sukupolven edustajan Jane Austenin kanssa. Becky Sharp on kaikkea muuta kuin puhdas pulmunen, mikä tekee hänestä erityisen kiinnostavan ja ristiriitaisen hahmon. Itse asiassa tarinassa on alusta saakka mukana kaksi naispäähenkilöä, mutta Beckyn ystävätär Amelia on kiltti, hyväntahtoinen, lojaali ja - tylsä. Becky sen sijaan viettelee, huijaa ja juonittelee tiensä sosiaalisessa portaikossa ylöspäin. Becky on helppo tunnistaa myös nykyisen instagram-sukupolven, itseään valokuvaavien ja markkinoivien selfie-nuorten sukulaiseksi. Jos Beckyltä kysyy, miksi menestys ja kuuluisuus ovat niin tärkeitä, niin vastaus voisi olla, että no, ne todistavat, että olen olemassa. J.P. Pulkkisen kanssa Vanity Fairista keskustelee draaman ja teatterin tutkimuksen professori Hanna Suutela. Kuva: Robert Viglasky/ITV

For April and May, we are reading William Makepeace Thackeray's doorstop of a serial novel, Vanity Fair. Part 1 follows Becky Sharp and her frenemies from the beginning of the novel to their time in Brussels (after that pesky Corsican dug his way out of jail, we're assuming with an early prototype of the Spork). We discuss Thackeray's literary influences, the influence of the Regency period on romance novels today, and the historical impact of the Napoleonic era through to World War One. We also, importantly, dig into Thackeray's racist opinions and how they unfortunately come through in this novel and his other work. There were some technical difficulties while recording, so we thank you for your patience, and we thank co-host Manik Hinchey for her deep dive into the Napoleonic Era. Fascinating stuff! Recommendations to come next month, but the BBC miniseries and the 2000s Reese Witherspoon adaptation are both good.

This episode Sara and Amelia discuss Josie Rourke's directorial debut, Mary, Queen of Scots and our historical heroine is Vanity Fair's Becky Sharp. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @marryamitford

I think imagining different fictional people in their jobs, why they are there, what kind of personalities they have and what brought them to where they are is really fun. So I thought, today we are going to talk about Becky Sharp, the fictional governess in Vanity Fair. Becky is thought to be a composite inspired by several real women. And that isn't really surprising to me, what do you think?   Becky Sharp is the first time a governess was the main character of a story, she was poor without social status, and typically at the time her friend Amelia would have been the main character.   So Becky does something that with the tweaks and twirls of time and culture still happens today, doesn't it? From a cynical point of view we can read her as being a ruthless opportunist who uses people as stepping stones in her quest to climb the social ladder to riches and glamour. I have seen it in the CVs I get from people from marginalized countries with no childcare experience who say “I will take any job in Monaco”. (just a side note, we do not work with people who are not in it with the same values we have, quality is king with us, so no thank you.)   From a less cynical and more modern and entrepreneurial perspective she disregards the social norms of the time and goes out to get what she wants. I see that too in CVs I get from people who tell me, I know I don't have any childcare experience, can you please help me build my CV to be a nanny. For those people, I am happy to see if I can help.

Restoring in 4K: Jack Theakston on Becky Sharp, from Kino Lorber, and Mike Pogorzelski and Heather Linville on Detour, from Criterion

Lindsey Kelk is back on the podcast today to catch us up on what she's been up to in the last year. Lindsey is the author of the best-selling I Heart series of romantic comedies as well as countless other books and an exciting new project we possibly have the world exclusive on. She's also the cohost of two podcasts. We talked about her favourite books of the year, the podcasts she likes, the joys and challenges of writing a beloved series, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: One in a Million, by Lindsey Kelk I Heart Hawaii, by Lindsey Kelk Cinders & Sparks, by Lindsey Kelk I Heart New York, by Lindsey Kelk I Heart Vegas, by Lindsey Kelk I Heart Christmas, by Lindsey Kelk I Heart Forever, by Lindsey Kelk The Rise and Fall of Becky Sharp, by Sarra Manning The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage, by Philip Pullman To All the Boys I've Loved Before, by Jenny Han Crazy Rich Asians, by Kevin Kwan Wilde About The Girl, by Louise Pentland Louis & Louise, by Julie Cohen Becoming, by Michelle Obama From the Corner of the Oval, by Beck Dorey-Stein The Immortalists, by Chloe Benjamin Lullaby/The Perfect Nanny, by Leila Slimani The Travelling Cat Chronicles, by Hiro Arikawa Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe (A note on my book links: they usually take you to Amazon, and I get a few pence per sale at no extra cost to you if you click them and buy from there, which will help me make this podcast viable long-term. But better than Amazon, who are, let's be honest, not the greatest, is Blackwells or Waterstones, or, even better, your local independent bookshop. If you live in the US or elsewhere further afield, you can find UK books at Book Depository (also owned by Amazon) at a good price and with no postage cost, or sometimes at Wordery.com, or you can buy them from Amazon US, or, even better, an independent bookshop.) ***** Podcasts mentioned: Full Coverage Tight and Fights Getting Curious The Emma Guns Show Who Weekly The High Low At Home With ***** Support Claire on Patreon to get bonus content and personalised book recommendations. Buy Brit Lit Podcast merch to show your love for your podcast and help support it. Pre-order Claire's novel, Unscripted. Sign up to Claire's newsletter to get updates on her writing, as well as recommendations for books and podcasts. For daily news and views from British books and publishing, follow the Brit Lit Blog. Questions? Comments? Need a book recommendation? Email Claire at britlitpodcast@gmail.com ***** The Brit Lit Podcast Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Website Claire Twitter / Facebook / Blog / Novel Lindsey Kelk Twitter / Website

Elizabeth Bennett, Captain Hook, Miss Havisham, Mr Collins, Becky Sharp, the Weasley twins... these are just a few of our guests for our Fictional Dinner Parties! Sarah's fictional dinner party will be at the Taj Mahal. Bronwyn's in a castle in the Scottish Highlands. John just wants a lot of money to fund his large and extravagant party. Who would you invite? Some of the books mentioned in this podcast: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen --> https://bit.ly/2Ln166a Great Expectations by Charles Dickens --> https://bit.ly/2BrGCEQ The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling --> https://bit.ly/2R9NKPY Peter Pan by JM Barrie --> https://bit.ly/2A4pDsy Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo --> https://bit.ly/2GrEZwB Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie --> https://bit.ly/2A7q0Cv Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray --> https://bit.ly/2LqHxKm Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons --> https://bit.ly/2ClY2oe Frankenstein by Mary Shelley --> https://bit.ly/2CkD7lp Othello by William Shakespeare --> https://bit.ly/2LqJ7M5 The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde --> https://bit.ly/2Gr5JNH Confessions of Felix Krull by Thomas Mann --> https://bit.ly/2PLMSwg Mansfield Park by Jane Austen --> https://bit.ly/2rKrkqw Le Morte D'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory --> https://bit.ly/2UOnfyC Host: Bronwyn Eley Guests: Sarah McDuling and John Purcell

This week John and Andy are joined by novelist and literary journalist Sarra Manning (author of The Rise and Fall of Becky Sharp) to discuss Elaine Dundy's sparkling debut The Dud Avocado and its follow-up The Old Man and Me. Other books under discussion are Anna Burns's Man Booker-shortlisted Milkman and Daniel Deronda by George Eliot, published 150 years ago and still startlingly relevant.

Andrew Miller, who won the Costa Book of the Year Award for his novel Pure, discusses his new book Now We Shall Be Entirely Free, an adventure story set during the Napoleonic wars.We consider how the idea of the artist's muse has changed over time, and ask what makes a modern muse? With art critic Louisa Buck, novelist and critic Matt Thorne and Andrew Miller.As the latest TV adaptation of William Thackeray's Vanity Fair hits our screens this weekend, Emma Bullimore reports from the set, where she speaks to Olivia Cooke, who stars as Becky Sharp, the consummate and shameless social climber, as well as screenwriter Gwyneth Hughes and Michael Palin, who plays the narrator Thackeray.Neil Simon, the pioneering playwright who set a new tone in theatrical comedy with such shows as The Odd Couple and captured the spirit of the middle-class American family with plays like Lost in Yonkers, has died. Critic Michael Carlson pays tribute. Presenter : Samira Ahmed Producer : Dymphna Flynn.

Becky Sharp 1935 Public Domain http://oldtimeradiodvd.com

Becky Sharp 1935 Public Domain http://oldtimeradiodvd.com

Since the beginning of film as a narrative and artistic medium, historical events and eras have been popular subjects for filmmakers. The decade of the 1810s, however, has not tended to show up in movies or on TV as frequently or consistently as other eras—but there are still plenty of examples of the second decade on film. Beginning in the 1920s with French filmmaker Abel Gance, depictions of the 1810s, many involving Napoleon or adaptations of popular and classic novels, have woven their way through the history of visual media with varying results. From Miriam Hopkins’s Technicolor turn as Becky Sharp in 1935 to Paul Dano as Pierre Bezhukov in the 2016 miniseries War and Peace, the analysis of the second decade in film covers a lot of fun and interesting ground. In this episode, a slight departure from the usual emphasis on factual events, historian Sean Munger takes you on a brief tour of the 1810s as they appear on the screen. Films and shows discussed include Ridley Scott’s The Duellists, the 2002 European-made Napoleon miniseries, the classic 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, as well as lesser-known (and less historically serious) efforts like Woody Allen’s Love and Death or the whimsical sendup Lost in Austen. If you’re a fan of the period and you’d like to see it on screen, this episode may give you some new items to add to your Netflix list! At the website for this episode, you can view YouTube videos for trailers and/or scenes from all the films and shows discussed here. Correction: in the episode, actress Jennifer Ehle is incorrectly identified as “Elizabeth Ehle.” My apologies to Ms. Ehle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Stephen and Swara discuss the key points of the article “Star Wars Politics Part Two: The Right Side Strikes Back.” How does the franchise reach out to and inspire conservative audiences? Did Star Wars take any inspiration from family values, limited government, and other issues on the political right? Also on this weeks jam packed episode: We connect with our friend Michael O'Connor (@oconnoblog) on his article “Phantom Menaces: Star Wars Tribalism.” We also discuss the Women's March and the presence of Princess/General Leia on the resistance and feminist signs, the new Episode VIII title The Last Jedi and much more. This extra long episode of Beltway Banthas is one you won't want to miss. Piece by Becky Sharp: https://www.retrozap.com/star-wars-politics-right/ Tribalism by Mike O Connor: https://www.retrozap.com/star-wars-tribalism/ We are going to be launching bonus content soon for subscribers to a super not-so-secret email list. Sign up here: eepurl.com/cxPyoX Get full access to Geeky Stoics at www.geekystoics.com/subscribe

This week Stephen and Swara discuss the key points of the article “Star Wars Politics Part Two: The Right Side Strikes Back.” How does the franchise reach out to and inspire conservative audiences? Did Star Wars take any inspiration from family values, limited government, and other issues on the political right? Also on this weeks jam packed episode: We connect with our friend Michael O’Connor (@oconnoblog) on his article “Phantom Menaces: Star Wars Tribalism.” We also discuss the Women’s March and the presence of Princess/General Leia on the resistance and feminist signs, the new Episode VIII title The Last Jedi and much more. This extra long episode of Beltway Banthas is one you won't want to miss. Piece by Becky Sharp: https://www.retrozap.com/star-wars-politics-right/ Tribalism by Mike O Connor: https://www.retrozap.com/star-wars-tribalism/ We are going to be launching bonus content soon for subscribers to a super not-so-secret email list. Sign up here: eepurl.com/cxPyoX