The Amateur Austenite

The Amateur Austenite

Frances Duncan

Episodes 322
Avg. Duration 14m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2019
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Serial
Consistency
100%
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

An enthusiastic amateur discusses Jane Austen's novels chapter by chapter. All are welcome whether you have a fancy degree or not.

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Recent Episodes

S9E3 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 3

Mar 06, 2026 24m

We are introduced to Edward who Marianne doesn't think is good enough for Elinor.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our…

S9E2 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 2

Feb 27, 2026 30m

Fanny Dashwood emerges as a master negotiator - or is that manipulator?Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our merch on…

S9E1 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 1

Feb 20, 2026 26m

Emma Dunning is back to discuss Sense & Sensibility with me. But don't worry! Rachel will be here every second week.Emma gives us definitions of sense, sensibility and sensible while attempting…

S8E72 Emma: Ultimate casting

Feb 13, 2026 36m

Rachel and I have done the hard work for you; we've watched all the adaptations and now we'll give you our ultimate casting for Emma.Think of it as a valentines present from us to you.I've also…

S8E71 Emma adaptations: The Emma Project (web)

Feb 06, 2026 26m

Not to be confused with the novel of this same name, this webseries was filmed and posted in 2013. It's about 5 hours long and appears to be set at a religious university. You can view it on…

S8E70 Emma adaptations: Emma's Journal (web)

Jan 30, 2026 13m

Easily digestible at about 2 hours run time this webseries is set at university again. It feels like it could almost be real people.You can watch it on YouTubeSupport the podcast and hear episodes…

S8E69 Emma adaptations: Mrs Elton in America

Jan 23, 2026 17m

A wild collection of stories about Mrs Elton.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our merch on Redbubble Book for an Austen…

S8E68 Emma adaptations: The Emma Agenda (Web)

Jan 16, 2026 10m

The queer Emma of our dreams...Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our merch on Redbubble Book for an Austen Society event on…

Emma adaptations: Emma Approved (web)

Jan 09, 2026 25m

I tell Rachel about the very polished Emma Approved webseries from the creators of The Lizzie Bennet Diaries (and we beg for sponsorship)Watch the series on YouTubeSupport the podcast and hear…

S8E66 Emma adaptations: 1972 miniseries

Jan 02, 2026 16m

A Mr Woodhouse who looks like Scrooge, a greying Mr Knightley, an older Emma and a Harriet who is actually prettier. This sound stage adaptation has a lot to offer.Support the podcast and hear…

S8E65 Emma adaptations: Emma 2009

Dec 26, 2025 29m

We discuss Rachel's favourite Emma and announce we'll do a our favourite casting in future, plus there's a brief discussion of Spotify Wrapped.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi…

S8E63 Emma adaptations: 1996 ITV

Dec 19, 2025 20m

The unsexy Andrew Davies adaptation with the exquisite Kate Beckinsale.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our merch on…

S8E62 Emma adaptations: 1996 Movie

Dec 12, 2025 27m

Rachel isn't a fan of the Gwyneth movie - she fell asleep twice!Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our merch on Redbubble…

S8E60 Emma adaptations: 2020

Dec 05, 2025 38m

Amanda joins us to discuss the 2020 adaptation of Emma. Excellent casting all around and we reiterate our desire for Miranda Hart to do a one woman show of every Austen.Support the podcast and hear…

S8E59 Emma adaptations: Clueless

Nov 28, 2025 35m

Rachel tries to argue that Clueless isn't the best adaptation of Emma and fails to convince herself. With special guest Amanda.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on…

S8E60 Emma adaptations: Vanessa Kelly author of Murder at Donwell Abbey

Nov 21, 2025 25m

Murder at Donwell Abbey features Emma Knightley (nee Woodhouse) playing detective to solve a murder that occurred at Donwell Abbey during the engagement party of Mr Woodhouse and Miss Bates.Author…

S8E58 Emma adaptations: Em by Sam Brooks

Nov 14, 2025 24m

We discuss the script for Em and beg someone to stage itYou can access the script here: https://www.playmarket.org.nz/bookshop/playmarket-manuscripts/emSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on…

S8E57 Emma and Taylor Swift

Nov 07, 2025 26m

Join us to discuss a few Taylor Swift songs and how they related to Emma.As I love to do at the end of each season I bring my two special interests together and make Rachel join me.Support the…

S8E56 Emma: the sexy bits

Oct 31, 2025 28m

Dr Alice Nagle of Austen After Dark and Fetch the Smelling Salts joins me to discuss what's going on behind closed bedroom doors in EmmaSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find…

S8E55 Emma Chapter 55

Oct 24, 2025 10m

Austen ties up all the loose ends neatlySupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our merch on Redbubble Book for an Austen Society…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Amateur Austenite have?

The Amateur Austenite has published 322 episodes since November 2019, covering topics in Arts, Books.

Is The Amateur Austenite still active?

The Amateur Austenite is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 14m.

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