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Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures

Douglas William Jerrold•Narrated by Martin Clifton
GENREcomedy
LISTENED0
RATING4.8
RELEASED2026

Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures

comedy

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Author

Douglas William Jerrold

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Narrator

Martin Clifton

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Genre

comedy

About this Audiobook

by Douglas William Jerrold

Listen to the complete audiobook of 'Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures' by Douglas William Jerrold, a renowned English playwright and journalist, as he weaves a humorous tale of Victorian middle-class life in this engaging audiobook. First serialized in Punch magazine, this classic work has been delighting audiences since its publication in 1846.

At the heart of the story is Job Caudle, a shopkeeper whose wife has a unique way of communicating with him - through 'curtain lectures' that take place in the privacy of their bedchamber. These nocturnal conversations, where Mrs. Caudle freely expresses her thoughts and feelings without interruption, become a source of both comfort and frustration for Job. As the narrative unfolds, Jerrold masterfully explores themes of marriage, social class, and the intricacies of relationships, all set against the rich backdrop of Victorian culture.

Through Jerrold's witty and insightful writing, 'Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures' offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and societal norms of the Victorian era. With its lighthearted and comedic tone, this audiobook is sure to entertain and engage listeners, providing a unique perspective on the challenges and absurdities of married life during this period. The work's historical significance and enduring appeal make it a must-listen for fans of classic comedy and satire.

The audiobook is skillfully narrated by Martin Clifton, whose engaging performance brings the characters and their stories to life. With his clear and expressive voice, Clifton perfectly captures the humor and charm of Jerrold's writing, making this audiobook a true delight to listen to. So why not tune in and experience the wit and wisdom of 'Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures' for yourself? Listen for free on Unodio today and discover a classic comedy that continues to entertain and inspire audiences to this day.

Chapters

01
Introduction
Douglas William Jerrold
8:45comedy
02
Lecture 1: Mr. Caudle has lent five pounds to a friend
Douglas William Jerrold
6:22comedy
03
Lecture 2: Mr. Caudle has been at a tavern with a friend, and is “enough to poison a woman” with tobacco smoke
Douglas William Jerrold
7:11comedy
04
Lecture 3: Mr. Caudle joins a club – “The Skylarks”
Douglas William Jerrold
7:39comedy
05
Lecture 4: Mr. Caudle has been called from his bed to bail Mr. Prettyman from the watch-house
Douglas William Jerrold
2:56comedy
06
Lecture 5: Mr. Caudle has remained downstairs till past one, with a friend
Douglas William Jerrold
4:19comedy
07
Lecture 6: Mr. Caudle has lent an acquaintance the family umbrella
Douglas William Jerrold
6:23comedy
08
Lecture 7: Mr. Caudle has ventured a remonstrance on his day’s dinner: cold mutton and no pudding – Mrs Caudle defends the cold shoulder
Douglas William Jerrold
6:28comedy
09
Lecture 8: Caudle has been made a mason – Mrs Caudle indignant and curious
Douglas William Jerrold
6:08comedy
10
Lecture 9: Mr Caudle has been to Greenwich fair
Douglas William Jerrold
6:02comedy
11
Lecture 10: On Mr. Caudle’s shirt buttons
Douglas William Jerrold
6:29comedy
12
Lecture 11: Mrs Caudle suggests the her dear mother should “come and live with them”
Douglas William Jerrold
7:40comedy
13
Lecture 12: Mr. Caudle having come home a little late, declares that henceforth “he will have a key”
Douglas William Jerrold
7:05comedy
14
Lecture 13: Mrs Caudle has been to see her dear mother – Caudle on the “joyful occasion”, has given a party and issued a card of invitation
Douglas William Jerrold
5:38comedy
15
Lecture 14: Mrs Caudle thinks it “high time” that the children should have summer clothing
Douglas William Jerrold
7:27comedy
16
Lecture 15: Mr. Caudle again stayed out late. Mrs Caudle, at first injured and violent, melts
Douglas William Jerrold
7:18comedy
17
Lecture 16: Baby is to be christened; Mrs Caudle canvasses the merits of probable godfathers
Douglas William Jerrold
7:41comedy
18
Lecture 17: Caudle in the course of the day has ventured to question the economy of “washing at home”
Douglas William Jerrold
7:11comedy
19
Lecture 18: Caudle, whilst walking with his wife, has been bowed to by a younger and even prettier woman than Mrs Caudle
Douglas William Jerrold
6:56comedy
20
Lecture 19: Mrs Caudle thinks “it would look well to keep their wedding-day”
Douglas William Jerrold
7:23comedy
21
Lecture 20: “Brother” Caudle has been to a Masonic charitable dinner. Mrs Caudle has hidden the “brother’s” cheque-book
Douglas William Jerrold
7:26comedy
22
Lecture 21: Mr. Caudle has not acted “like a husband” at the wedding dinner
Douglas William Jerrold
7:47comedy
23
Lecture 22: Caudle comes home in the evening, as Mrs Caudle has “just stepped out, shopping” On her return, at ten, Caudle remonstrates
Douglas William Jerrold
7:43comedy
24
Lecture 23: Mrs Caudle “wishes to know if they’re going to the sea-side, or not, this summer – that’s all
Douglas William Jerrold
7:41comedy
25
Lecture 24: Mrs Caudle dwells on Caudle’s “cruel neglect” of her on board the “Red Rover”. Mrs Caudle so “ill with the sea”, that they put up at the Dolphin, Herne Bay
Douglas William Jerrold
7:47comedy
26
Lecture 25: Mrs Caudle, wearied of Margate, has “a great desire to see France”
Douglas William Jerrold
8:10comedy
27
Lecture 26: Mrs Caudle’s first night in France – “shameful indifference” of Caudle at the Boulogne custom house
Douglas William Jerrold
7:21comedy
28
Lecture 27: Mrs Caudle returns to her native land. “Unmanly cruelty” of Caudle, who has refused “to smuggle a few things” for her
Douglas William Jerrold
7:47comedy
29
Lecture 28: Mrs Caudle has returned home. The house (of course) “not fit to be seen”. Mr Caudle, in self-defence, takes a book
Douglas William Jerrold
6:12comedy
30
Lecture 29: Mrs Caudle thinks “the time has come to have a cottage out of town”
Douglas William Jerrold
8:17comedy
31
Lecture 30: Mrs Caudle complains of the “Turtle Dovery”. Discovers black beetles. Thinks it “nothing but right” that Caudle should set up a chaise
Douglas William Jerrold
7:25comedy
32
Lecture 31: Mrs Caudle complains very bitterly that Mr. Caudle has “broken her confidence”
Douglas William Jerrold
8:02comedy
33
Lecture 32: Mrs Caudle discourses of maids-of-all-work and maids in general. Mr. Caudle’s “infamous behaviour” ten years ago
Douglas William Jerrold
7:08comedy
34
Lecture 33: Mrs Caudle has discovered that Caudle is a railway director
Douglas William Jerrold
7:36comedy
35
Lecture 34: Mrs Caudle, suspecting that Mr. Caudle has made his will, is only “anxious as a wife”, to know its provisions
Douglas William Jerrold
7:36comedy
36
Lecture 35: Mrs Caudle “has been told “ that Caudle has “taken to play” at billiards
Douglas William Jerrold
7:35comedy
37
Lecture the Last: Mrs Caudle has taken cold; the tragedy of thin shoes
Douglas William Jerrold
5:16comedy
38
Postscript
Douglas William Jerrold
1:55comedy

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