12 episodes
Devil in the Wilderness Saul Wordsworth
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4.4 • 70 Ratings
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A son uncovers disturbing secrets in the diaries his journalist father left behind.
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BONUS FIVE: In conversation with Michael Frayn and Blake Morrison
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.
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
My Father's Fortune
Amongst Others: Friendships and Encounters
BOOKS BY BLAKE MORRISON
And When Did You Last See Your Father?
Two Sisters
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BONUS FOUR: The search for Spratt
Saul Wordsworth visits 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
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
NEW RELEASE: Devil in the Wilderness: Original Podcast Soundtrack by Saul Wordsworth is available on Spotify, Amazon Music and all other streaming services.
This episode features previously unheard diary entries including an original poem by Christopher Wordsworth, plus a letter that has recently come to light.
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
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
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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6. That moment in Iraq
6 of 6. Christopher Wordsworth's son, Saul, weighs up the evidence of what happened in Iraq and reaches a conclusion. He also charts his father's final years - and considers his legacy.
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.
If you enjoyed the series please give it a star rating or leave a review. Many thanks.
Images from the series can be found here
The track featured in this episode was mixed and mastered by Erik Holmberg @ K51 Studios, Stockholm.
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Customer Reviews
Superb
Enjoyed this Story / Podcast immensely from start to finish. Bringing the dairies to life was really well done by all , especially Saul Wordsworth. What an interesting and fascinating story . Saul’s music through out was so cool and blended with the spoken words.
Chris Porters voice is outstanding, could listen to him all day.. what a beautiful voice he has. He really did a marvelous job here.
Give this a listen you will love it.
Struggled
I should have realised in episode one that I was going to struggle with this podcast because my mind kept drifting and I had to keep rewinding it. I plodded on but the same kept happening, plus I found it difficult to listen to the antics of a narcissist toddler posing as a man. I found myself loathing him. There were various plummy English voices and I couldn’t keep up with who was who - elderly siblings, cousins, godparents, the poor friends who had had to tolerate this man.
I also hated the music.
I think I would have stuck with it if it had been presented differently. The story didn’t flow for me. I carried on until episode six but five minutes in I found myself drifting again so I finally decided that life was too short to keep rewinding something that I was struggling with, so I just deleted the lot.
Having said all that, I can see why some would find it interesting so I suppose it’s worth a try.
Fascinating story
A really interesting podcast that delves into a fascinating life story and a father/son relationship. Thought provoking and a wonderful insight into a complex character. Definitely recommend.