Devil in the Wilderness
Saul Wordsworth
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BONUS FIVE: In conversation with Michael Frayn and Blake Morrison
Devil in the Wilderness
05/11/24 • 35 min
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.
The Observer piece cited in this episode can be found here
Images from the series - including photographs taken during this three-way discussion - can be found here
Original music by Saul Wordsworth from the series is available on Spotify and other streaming services.
The executive producer of the series is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter.
BOOKS BY MICHAEL FRAYN
Amongst Others: Friendships and Encounters
BOOKS BY BLAKE MORRISON
And When Did You Last See Your Father?
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4. Isolation
Devil in the Wilderness
10/16/23 • 70 min
4 of 6. After five years with Susan Russell, three friends rent Christopher Wordsworth an impossibly remote, derelict cottage seven miles from civilisation. Here he remains, freezing, starving and haunted by the past - until his fortunes finally begin to shift.
Executive producer of the series is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter.
Original music by Saul Wordsworth from the series is available on Spotify and other streaming services.
Images from the series can be found here
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2. Snowdonia
Devil in the Wilderness
10/14/23 • 44 min
Executive producer of the series is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter.
Original music by Saul Wordsworth from the series is available on Spotify and other streaming services.
Images from the series can be found here
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1. Troubled beginnings
Devil in the Wilderness
10/13/23 • 44 min
1 of 6. Video trailer here. Christopher Wordsworth was a Fleet Street journalist from 1962 until his death in 1998, when he was 83. He left behind five diaries that span 1953 to 1963, a period when he was divorced, penniless, living in Snowdonia and trying to pen the great novel.
Episode one serves as background, covering his early years of promise, destruction, divorce and despair - and leads up to his arrival in Snowdonia in 1953.
Executive producer of the series is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter.
Original music by Saul Wordsworth from the series is available on Spotify and other streaming services.
The track featured at the end of this episode was mixed and mastered by Erik Holmberg @ K51 Studios, Stockholm.
Images from the series can be found here
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SERIES TRAILER: Devil in the Wilderness
Devil in the Wilderness
09/22/23 • 3 min
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Christopher Wordsworth was a literary critic and sports writer on Fleet Street from 1962 until his death in 1998, when he was 83 and his son Saul Wordsworth was 25. He left behind five diaries that cover 1953 to 1963, a period when he was divorced, penniless, living in the wilderness of Snowdonia, and trying to write the great novel. When Saul finally read them, he discovered a trove of secrets, uncomfortable truths and clues his father may have been involved in a truly terrible crime. Producer: Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). Series release date: October 15th 2023.
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BONUS SIX: The Search for Spratt (part two)
Devil in the Wilderness
07/19/24 • 26 min
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".
Saul Wordsworth's new album Hope Is Not A Strategy is available on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming services.
Images from the series can be found here
Executive producer of the series is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter. The other voice featured on this episode is Chris Chakraborty.
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BONUS FOUR: The Search for Spratt
Devil in the Wilderness
04/01/24 • 24 min
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".
Link to BBC feature
Images from the series can be found here
Original music by Saul Wordsworth from the series is available on Spotify and other streaming services.
Executive producer of the series is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter.
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BONUS THREE: New material
Devil in the Wilderness
02/01/24 • 22 min
This episode features previously unheard diary entries including an original poem by Christopher Wordsworth, plus a letter that has recently come to light.
NEW RELEASE: Devil in the Wilderness: Original Podcast Soundtrack by Saul Wordsworth is available on Spotify, Amazon Music and all other streaming services.
Images from the series can be found here
Executive producer is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter.
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BONUS TWO: The Self-Inflicted Wound
Devil in the Wilderness
12/16/23 • 42 min
Reproduced in full: Christopher Wordsworth's essay The Self-Inflicted Wound - which would propel him from isolation and hunger in the depths of bleak Snowdonia moorland, to Fleet Street. Plus discussion of future bonus episodes and the ripple effect of the series.
The music video cited in the episode can be found HERE
Original music by Saul Wordsworth from the series is available on SPOTIFY and other streaming services.
Executive producer of the series is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter.
Images from the series can be found here
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BONUS ONE: Speeches at the launch
Devil in the Wilderness
12/04/23 • 25 min
El Vino's on Fleet Street played host to an event marking the launch of the series. The speeches were captured and are replayed here. Plus reflections from Saul Wordsworth, and diary entries not featured previously.
Executive producer of the series is Paul Kobrak (The Louis Theroux Podcast). The voice of Christopher Wordsworth is performed by Chris Porter.
Original music by Saul Wordsworth from the series is available on Spotify and other streaming services.
The Observer article cited in this episode can be found here
Images from the series can be found here
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FAQ
How many episodes does Devil in the Wilderness have?
Devil in the Wilderness currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does Devil in the Wilderness cover?
The podcast is about Literature, Society & Culture, True Crime, Murder, Family, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Devil in the Wilderness?
The episode title 'BONUS SIX: The Search for Spratt (part two)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Devil in the Wilderness?
The average episode length on Devil in the Wilderness is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Devil in the Wilderness released?
Episodes of Devil in the Wilderness are typically released every 21 days.
When was the first episode of Devil in the Wilderness?
The first episode of Devil in the Wilderness was released on Sep 22, 2023.
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