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Fred Bason's Diary

The first in this new podcast series (12 episodes in total) recounts the life of Fred Bason, a cockney bookseller, as he embarks on a new career in 1920s South London. 

It is read by Clive Farahar, a prominent rare bookseller himself, who brings Fred to life with all his wit, charm and charisma. 

This podcast is sponsored by Adrian Harrington Rare Books of Tunbridge Wells

Fred Bason's Diary - Episode 1

The second of this twelve-part series of Fred Bason's Diary, read by Clive Farahar. 
In this episode Fred shares his views on women and dating in 1920s London, and embarks on a trip to Paris.

Fred Bason's Diary - Episode 2

This is the third episode of Fred Bason's Diary, a Book Collector podcast, sponsored by Adrian Harrington Rare Books.

Once again, Clive Farahar brings Fred back to life in this incredible reading from his 1930s diary.

Fred Bason's Dairy - Episode 3

The fourth episode of Fred Bason's diary, a podcast by The Book Collector, sponsored by Adrian Harrington Rare Books and read by Clive Farahar.

In this episode, Fred shares some tips for how to be a good bookseller in London in the 1930s, and recounts some of his more dramatic experiences of life in London.

Fred Bason's Diary, Episode 4

In this fifth episode of Fred Bason's Diary, Fred muses on the ins and outs of bookselling, shares witty anecdotes and tries cranberries for the first time.

Fred Bason's Diary, Episode 5

This is Episode 7 of the popular Fred Bason Podcast series, produced by The Book Collector, sponsored by Adrian Harrington Rare Books. 
As he comes to the end of the 1930s Fred wonders how he can improve his appreciation of poetry, takes a long trip to Liverpool, goes to the Proms, and has a friendly run-in with Jeffrey Farnol on a bench in Brighton.

Fred Bason's Diary, Episode 7

Episode 8 of Fred Bason's Diary, read by Clive Farahar. 
Produced by The Book Collector, sponsored by Adrian Harrington Rare Books

Fred Bason's Diary, Episode 8

In this, the ninth episode of Fred Bason's Diary we see our favourite cockney bookseller facing his biggest challenge yet - the bombing of London in World War II. 
Listen now to hear how he faced this latest disaster and recounts previous challenges of his past life of poverty.

It is read by Clive Farahar, produced by The Book Collector, and sponsored by Adrian Harrington Rare Books of Tunbridge Wells.

Fred Bason's Diary, Episode 9

Episode 10 of Fred Bason's Diary, read by Clive Farahar, produced by The Book Collector and sponsored by Adrian Harrington Rare Books of Tunbridge Wells.

Fred Bason's Diary, Episode 10

Episode 11 of the podcast series, Fred Bason's Diary, read by Clive Farahar, produced by The Book Collector and sponsored by Adrian Harrington Rare Books of Tunbridge Wells

Fred Bason's Diary, Episode 11

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