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The World of Wodehouse

The World of Wodehouse

Alexander Armstrong

13 episodesEN

Show overview

The World of Wodehouse launched in 2025 and has put out 13 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 2 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 8 min and 14 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.

There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 4 months ago. The busiest year was 2025, with 12 episodes published. Published by Alexander Armstrong.

Episodes
13
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
10 min
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) brings you The World of Wodehouse Podcasts, marking the 50th anniversary of the death of PG Wodehouse. The Society has invited Patrons and other celebrated fans of the great humourist to discuss why they love his work and to share favourite passages.With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:Sir Stephen FryLynne TrussBen EltonNigel ReesSimon BrettLucy TregearNeil PearsonMartin JarvisFollow the Society’s news on social media:FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseukInstagram https://www@pgwsocietyukThreads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyukBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.socialSound Editor: Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.comArtwork: Jonathan MorganCopyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

Latest Episodes

S1 Ep 11The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Hal Cazalet

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents: The World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Hal Cazalet – ‘P G Wodehouse on Broadway’Hal Cazalet is the step great-grandson of P G Wodehouse (who was affectionately known to his family and friends as ‘Plum’). Hal is an active member of the P G Wodehouse Society (UK). He is a British tenor, composer and lyricist known for creating leading roles in new operas. He has performed at major venues including Glyndebourne Opera House, Barbican Centre and Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall and is also known for his one-man shows in the UK and overseas celebrating P G Wodehouse’s Broadway career. He often appears with his sister Lara Cazalet, who is featured on this podcast. We are grateful to them and to Steven Blier, the pianist you will hear accompanying Hal and Lara in this episode on the theme: ‘P G Wodehouse on Broadway’.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).Credits: All music is from the album, The Land where the Good Songs Go - The Lyrics of PG Wodehouse featuring Sylvia McNair, Hal Cazalet and Lara Cazalet with Steven Blier on Piano (and musical arrangements). Sound editor Adrian Gordon of Cutting MustardArtwork: Jonathan MorganPhotograph by Clive Barda

Jan 23, 202617 min

S1 Ep 10The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Vikram Doraiswami and Shrabani Basu

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents: The World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Vikram Doraiswami and Shrabani Basu.Vikram Doraiswami, a Patron of the P G Wodehouse Society (UK), the High Commissioner of India to the UK discusses his admiration of P G Wodehouse with the distinguished author, journalist, and historian, Shrabani Basu. She is the author of several books including the acclaimed ‘Victoria & Abdul’ which was adapted for a film.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:Sir Stephen FryLynne TrussBen EltonNigel ReesSimon BrettLucy TregearNeil PearsonMartin JarvisVikram Doraiswami and Shrabani BasuFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseukInstagram https://www@pgwsocietyukThreads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyukBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.socialSound Editor - Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.comArtwork: Jonathan MorganCopyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

Dec 22, 202514 min

S1 Ep 9The World of Wodehouse Podcast with Paul Kent

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Paul KentPaul Kent, author and Vice-Chairman of the P G Wodehouse Society (UK), is a distinguished Wodehouse scholar. He has written 14 books about Plum, the latest of which – “Plum’s Literary Heroes” - is published in May. Paul Kent is a keynote speaker at a celebration of the life of Wodehouse to be staged at The British Library on 9 May 2025: “P G Wodehouse: The Man, the Musicals, the Manuscripts”. Buy tickets now via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/p-g-wodehouse-the-man-the-musicals-the-manuscripts-tickets-1263773373179This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:Sir Stephen FryLynne TrussBen EltonNigel ReesSimon BrettLucy TregearNeil PearsonMartin JarvisPaul KentFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseukInstagram https://www@pgwsocietyukThreads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyukBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.socialSound Editor - Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.comArtwork: Jonathan MorganCopyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

Apr 16, 202510 min

S1 Ep 8The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Martin Jarvis

Martin Jarvis, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is a distinguished actor and a long-standing fan of Wodehouse. With thanks to Jarvis & Ayres Productions for use of the clip. Image credit: Dawn Bowery.

Apr 12, 202513 min

S1 Ep 7The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Neil Pearson

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents: The World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Neil Pearson.Neil Pearson, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is an acclaimed actor and antiquarian book dealer anddevotee of Wodehouse.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:Sir Stephen FryLynne TrussBen EltonNigel ReesSimon BrettLucy TregearNeil PearsonMartin JarvisFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseukInstagram https://www@pgwsocietyuk Threads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyukBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.socialSound Editor: Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.comArtwork: Jonathan MorganCopyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

Apr 3, 202515 min

The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Lucy Tregear

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Lucy Tregear.Lucy Tregear, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is a distinguished actor who has been a Patron for 28 years. She was cast as Honoria Glossop in By Jeeves, the musical, by Alan Ayckbourn (another Society Patron) and Andrew Lloyd Webber.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:Sir Stephen FryLynne TrussBen EltonNigel ReesSimon BrettLucy TregearNeil PearsonMartin JarvisFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseukInstagram https://www@pgwsocietyuk Threads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyuk Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.socialSound Editor - Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.comArtwork: Jonathan MorganCopyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

Mar 27, 202510 min

The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Simon Brett

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Simon Brett.Simon Brett, Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is an eminent writer and producer who attended the same school as Wodehouse.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:Sir Stephen FryLynne TrussBen EltonNigel ReesSimon BrettLucy TregearNeil PearsonMartin JarvisFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseukInstagram https://www@pgwsocietyuk Threads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyuk Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.socialSound Editor - Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.comArtwork: Jonathan MorganCopyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

Mar 20, 20257 min

The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Nigel Rees

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Nigel Rees.Nigel Rees, who became a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK) in 2008, is a notable broadcaster and the inimitable presenter of the BBC programme Quote Unquote, serves up a quantity of favourite Wodehouse quotes.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:Sir Stephen FryLynne TrussBen EltonNigel ReesSimon BrettLucy TregearNeil PearsonMartin JarvisFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseukInstagram https://www@pgwsocietyuk Threads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyuk Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.socialSound Editor - Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.comArtwork: Jonathan MorganCopyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

Mar 13, 202512 min

The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Ben Elton

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Ben Elton.Ben Elton, Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), the brilliant writer, broadcaster, and comedian, has loved Wodehouse’s work since the age of 11.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:Sir Stephen FryLynne TrussBen EltonNigel ReesSimon BrettLucy TregearNeil PearsonMartin JarvisFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseukInstagram https://www@pgwsocietyuk Threads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyuk Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.socialSound Editor - Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.comArtwork: Jonathan MorganCopyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

Mar 6, 20254 min

S1 Ep 4The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Lynne Truss

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Lynne Truss.Lynne Truss, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is an acclaimed writer, who believes that Wodehouse “simply was the greatest, funniest writer that ever lived”.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:Sir Stephen FryLynne TrussBen EltonNigel ReesSimon BrettLucy TregearNeil PearsonMartin JarvisFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseukInstagram https://www@pgwsocietyukThreads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyukBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.socialSound Editor - Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.comArtwork: Jonathan Morgan Copyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

Feb 27, 20256 min

S1 Ep 3The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Sir Stephen Fry

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents: The World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Sir Stephen Fry.Sir Stephen Fry, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK) and celebrated actor, writer, broadcaster, pundit, cricket fan, who played opposite Hugh Laurie in the TV series, ‘Jeeves and Wooster’.This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:Sir Stephen FryLynne TrussBen EltonNigel ReesSimon BrettLucy TregearNeil PearsonMartin JarvisFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseukInstagram https://www@pgwsocietyuk Threads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyukBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.socialSound Editor: Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.comArtwork: Jonathan MorganCopyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

Feb 21, 20258 min

S1 Ep 2The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Alexander Armstrong

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presentsThe World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Alexander Armstrong.Alexander Armstrong, the English comedian, actor, television presenter and bass-baritone singer, is President of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK).This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:Sir Stephen FryLynne TrussBen EltonNigel ReesSimon BrettLucy TregearNeil PearsonMartin JarvisFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseukInstagram https://www@pgwsocietyuk Threads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyuk Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.socialSound Editor: Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.comArtwork: Jonathan MorganCopyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

Feb 13, 202512 min

S1 Ep 1The World of Wodehouse Introduction by Alexander Armstrong

The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents: The World of Wodehouse PodcastsThe PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans.Alexander Armstrong, the English comedian, actor, television presenter and bass-baritone singer, is President of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK).This podcast and others in the series is brought to you by The PG Wodehouse Society (UK).With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors:Sir Stephen FryLynne TrussBen EltonNigel ReesSimon BrettLucy TregearNeil PearsonMartin JarvisFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pgwodehouseukInstagram https://www@pgwsocietyukThreads https://www.threads.net/@pgwsocietyukBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pgwsocietyuk.bsky.socialSound Editor: Adrian Gordon www.cuttingmustard.comArtwork: Jonathan MorganCopyright ©The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) except where otherwise indicated.

Feb 12, 20251 min
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