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Literal Literature

Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they challenge one another to write a completely new story based on the title of a famous piece of literature. Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
41 minutes
Episodes
38
Years Active
2020 - 2022
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Trainspotting

Trainspotting

Surprise! We're back. Just for one more episode this series though. Was the wait worth it? Almost certainly not.
This week finally see's Irvine Welsh's seminal phenomenon hung drawn and quartered by H…

00:37:14  |   Wed 06 Apr 2022
A Study In Scarlet

A Study In Scarlet

MYSTERY! INTRIGUE! PODCAST! This week Sam tackles the Arthur Conan Doyle classic 'A Study In Scarlet'. Will the mystery be solved? Will Sam and Howard be able to complete a read through without any m…

00:46:34  |   Wed 17 Nov 2021
One Hundred Years of Solitude

One Hundred Years of Solitude

This week the lads tackle Gabriel Garcia Marquez' debut novel. Or is it? Either way, this is the hand that's been dealt. Plus, a brand new sponsor and the inaugural outing of the greatest game ever p…

00:51:22  |   Wed 03 Nov 2021
A Sleep Walker's Guide To Dancing

A Sleep Walker's Guide To Dancing

This week things get a little bit weird as Sam and Howard take on their first evening recording session. Sam has brought his version of Mira Jacob's debut novel 'A Sleepwalker's Guide To Dancing' to …

00:42:31  |   Wed 20 Oct 2021
The Time Traveller's Wife

The Time Traveller's Wife

This week Howard takes the helm with a much needed steady hand as he tackles Audrey Niffenegger's debut novel in the only way he knows how. By rehashing some of his previous work. Todays offering inc…

00:43:25  |   Wed 06 Oct 2021
The Wasp Factory

The Wasp Factory

We're back! For real this time! It's Episode 1 of Season 2 and  Sam & Howard are back sending only the best of Literature  based comedy into your lugs! This week Sam is tackling 'The Wasp Factory' a …

00:36:42  |   Wed 22 Sep 2021
We're Still Here!: A Season 2 Preview

We're Still Here!: A Season 2 Preview

It's back! Well sort of! Sam and Howard drop in to say hi and to update everyone with the goings on in their lives and what is next to come for the Literal Literature Podcast. Howard gives us his hop…

00:30:11  |   Wed 21 Jul 2021
Season Finale: A Christmas Carol

Season Finale: A Christmas Carol

What if 'A Christmas Carol' wasn't a classic Christmas Novel by Charles Dickens but the result of Sam and Howard combining their comedy writing powers to create the biggest, most hilarious episode of…

01:21:04  |   Wed 06 Jan 2021
A Christmas Apology

A Christmas Apology

What if  Sam and Howard missed their own deadline to get their Christmas special out on time? They release a mini apology episode of course! Join Sam and Howard as they apologise profusely, share a t…

00:07:30  |   Wed 30 Dec 2020
Further Reading: The Wizard of Oz

Further Reading: The Wizard of Oz

A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'The Wizard of Oz'.  Join Sam and Howard as they discuss the latest episode, tackle a quiz and bore you to death with Sam's stories of home.

00:41:25  |   Wed 23 Dec 2020
The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

What if 'The Wizard of Oz' wasn't a classic novel written by L. Frank Baum, but the story of an Australians misadventures in London? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they prese…

00:42:24  |   Wed 16 Dec 2020
Further Reading: A Game of Thrones

Further Reading: A Game of Thrones

A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'A Game of Thrones'.  Join Sam and Howard as they discuss the latest episode, tackle a quiz about quizzes, and Sam's last artistic offering …

00:37:40  |   Wed 09 Dec 2020
A Game of Thrones

A Game of Thrones

What if 'A Game of Thrones' wasn't a fantasy novel written by George RR Martin, but a vengeful battle for a Prime time quiz hosting slot involving a veritable who's who of the British quiz show host …

00:46:38  |   Wed 02 Dec 2020
Further Reading: A Clockwork Orange

Further Reading: A Clockwork Orange

A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'A Clockwork Orange'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and discuss all things Oranges and Clocks.

H…

00:42:11  |   Wed 25 Nov 2020
A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange

What if 'A Clockwork Orange' wasn't a highly controversial piece of Modern Literature, but a story about the famous inventor Thomas Edison and his not so famous brother Jimmy?  Join Comedy Performers…

00:37:45  |   Wed 18 Nov 2020
Further Reading: Silence of the Lambs

Further Reading: Silence of the Lambs

A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Silence of the Lambs'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and listen to some bloops and goofs!

Hosts…

00:44:32  |   Wed 11 Nov 2020
Silence of the Lambs

Silence of the Lambs

What if 'Silence of the Lambs' wasn't a classic novel written by Thomas Harris, but a hard hitting and gritty True Crime Podcast hosted by award winning Documentarian Stewart Vocal-Fry? Join Comedy P…

00:38:11  |   Wed 04 Nov 2020
Further Reading: Tom Jones

Further Reading: Tom Jones

A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Tom Jones'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and celebrate the return of everyones favourite sege…

00:51:06  |   Wed 28 Oct 2020
Tom Jones

Tom Jones

What if 'Tom Jones' wasn't a classic novel written by H. Fielding Hall, but Music Documentary looking back at the so called true stories behind the biggest hits of Welsh singing legend Tom Jones? Joi…

00:40:55  |   Wed 21 Oct 2020
Further Reading: No Country For Old Men

Further Reading: No Country For Old Men

A Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'No Country For Old Men'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, listen to Howards original music and of course take on…

00:52:32  |   Wed 14 Oct 2020
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