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Murder comes in two familiar forms. Whether as a crime of passion with high emotions or a cold dispassionate plot to take life in order to gain in some way, the act strikes us all as somehow inhuman. Beneath us as civilised beings. But however we cloak our animal instincts the need to remove a human being and gain relief from abuse or gain from money, the term is just the same – MURDER. Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Doyle, J M Barrie, W W Jacobs and many others bring their literary heft to bear in as calculating a way as any killer could.

Within this decade are writers of incredible ability who are able to fashion gem-like stories that astonish our ears and brains across many genres; a literary culture that seems to endlessly build and create new paths for the restless human imagination to tread.

Discover the untold stories behind Broadway's most intriguing flops and near-misses in "Unfinished Scores: Broadway's Lost Musicals." Hosted by James Hugo, this podcast dives deep into the fascinating and often bizarre world of musicals that almost made it to the big stage. Each episode uncovers the creative visions, unexpected challenges, and behind-the-scenes drama that led to these forgotten projects. From ambitious adaptations of iconic films to groundbreaking original productions, join us as we explore the dreams that dazzled, delighted, and ultimately disappeared from Broadway history.

SEA STORIES tells the entire tale. You will find excerpts of some of the most famous nautical stories of all time. Most of us have passed through a period of life during which we have ardently longed to be, if not actually a rover, a buccaneer, or a pirate, at least and really a sailor!