Devil in the Wilderness
Saul WordsworthA son uncovers disturbing secrets in the diaries his journalist father left behind.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | ||||
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In this last ever episode, Saul gets his hands on extraordinary official documentation offering full details surrounding the death of Sergeant William Spratt, victim of “that moment in Iraq".
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With the help of an archivist (and distant relative) Saul Wordsworth closes in on Spratt, a name cited in his father's diaries - and very likely the victim of “that moment in Iraq".
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In this extra-special bonus episode two huge literary figures, Michael Frayn and Blake Morrison - both of whom knew Christopher Wordsworth - join host Saul Wordsworth for a discussion about father-son memoirs.
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Saul Wordsworth revisits the British Library in search of Spratt, a name cited in his father's diaries and very likely the figure central to “that moment in Iraq".
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- Charming
This is such an interesting listen. Fascinating story of a writer ‘manque’. Saul tells the story of his father so honestly, lovingly and with humour. I binged listened the whole show. Highly recommended and the added bonus I have discovered Saul’s music !
Apple Podcasts5lolatopping
United Kingdom5 months ago - Not terrible not great
I listened to the first couple podcasts, until I realized his father was not really that interesting and the secrets were just not interesting enough to compel me to continue. Father was awful, the end
Apple Podcasts2mysterymach
United States2 years ago - Truly fascinating
Such an interesting story & really well told. Highly recommended. There are no annoying breaks to plug other shows & it seems far more professional than so many podcasts out there.
Apple Podcasts5***LADHUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Struggled
I should have realised in episode one that I was going to struggle with this podcast because my mind kept drifting and I had to keep rewinding it. I plodded on but the same kept happening, plus I found it difficult to listen to the antics of a narcissist toddler posing as a man. I found myself loathing him. There were various plummy English voices and I couldn’t keep up with who was who - elderly siblings, cousins, godparents, the poor friends who had had to tolerate this man.
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Apple Podcasts2southseagirlUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Superb
Enjoyed this Story / Podcast immensely from start to finish. Bringing the dairies to life was really well done by all , especially Saul Wordsworth. What an interesting and fascinating story . Saul’s music through out was so cool and blended with the spoken words.
Chris Porters voice is outstanding, could listen to him all day.. what a beautiful voice he has. He really did a marvelous job here.
Give this a listen you will love it.
Apple Podcasts5Jacx6United Kingdom2 years ago
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