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Charles Dickens: A Brain on Fire! 🔥

Actor Dominic Gerrard hosts an exciting new series that explores the Life and Times of Charles Dickens: his extraordinary novels, who he was as a person, his career as a performer, and his activism.
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"Master Humphrey's Christmas": Read by Dominic Gerrard

December 05, 2025 • Dominic Gerrard

Dominic reads a quietly enchanting festive episode from “Master Humphrey’s Clock” by Charles Dickens.

Master Humphrey is wandering the snowy streets, one 25th December, and casually walks into a tavern. A decision that will change his life forever ...

A MERRY CHRISTMAS to all you listeners, wherever in the world you are!

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Host: Dominic Gerrard
Series Artwork: Léna Gibert
Original Music: Dominic Gerrard

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