Jul 1, 2026
Can a crime novel help us understand the long shadow cast by the First World War?
In this episode of Oh! What a Lovely Podcast, we explore Christina Koning's acclaimed Blind Detective series. The novels follow Frederick Rowlands, a veteran who lost his sight at Ypres and must navigate the challenges of postwar Britain...
Jun 2, 2026
What happens when a classic Agatha Christie story is reimagined with the memory of war lingering behind it?
In the latest episode of Oh! What a Lovely Podcast, Jessica, Chris and Angus are joined by Kemper Donovan, author and host of All About Agatha, to discuss Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials Mystery and its...
May 11, 2026
Was patriotism in the First World War really shared by all, or was it shaped and enforced from above?
In the latest episode of Oh What a Lovely Podcast, we speak with Richard Batten about his book For King and Country, an examination of patriotism in Devon during the First World War.
Using Devon as a case study, Richard...
Mar 1, 2026
What does the First World War look like when it arrives not as a battle, but as an invasion of home, family, and childhood?
In this episode of Oh! What a Lovely Podcast, we discuss My Soul, A Shining Tree, a novel by Jamila Gavin that explores the opening months of the First World War through the experiences of...
Feb 1, 2026
What does the First World War look like when the story is driven not by battles, but by loss, hope and unanswered questions?
In this episode of Oh! What a Lovely Podcast, we turn to A Very Long Engagement, Jean Pierre Jeunet’s 2004 French film set during and after the First World War. The story centres on Mathilde, a...