About this episode

The episode addresses the passing of co-host Ellen and the uncertainty of the podcast's future.

You probably noticed that in the last few episodes of our Persuasion season, Ellen had reduced her role in the podcast. This was because her health had begun to decline. I'm very sad to say that she passed away this week, after a short stay in hospital. At this stage, I have not made any decision about whether it will be possible to continue the podcast without her, or if so, who else might join it. I do know that she was very pleased that we were able to complete Persuasion.

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