
Literal Literature
Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they challenge one another to write a completely new story based on the title of a famous piece of literature. Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com
Episodes
38 episodes
Trainspotting
Surprise! We're back. Just for one more episode this series though. Was the wait worth it? Almost certainly not.This week finally see's Irvine Welsh's seminal phenomenon hung drawn and quartered by Howard as the lads cope with an attempt at...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:14

A Study In Scarlet
MYSTERY! INTRIGUE! PODCAST! This week Sam tackles the Arthur Conan Doyle classic 'A Study In Scarlet'. Will the mystery be solved? Will Sam and Howard be able to complete a read through without any mistakes? Will the podcast be released on time...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:34

One Hundred Years of Solitude
This week the lads tackle Gabriel Garcia Marquez' debut novel. Or is it? Either way, this is the hand that's been dealt. Plus, a brand new sponsor and the inaugural outing of the greatest game ever played. 'What's Howard Dropping on his Desk'?<...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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51:22

A Sleep Walker's Guide To Dancing
This week things get a little bit weird as Sam and Howard take on their first evening recording session. Sam has brought his version of Mira Jacob's debut novel 'A Sleepwalker's Guide To Dancing' to the reading table, and the guys reminisce abo...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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42:31

The Time Traveller's Wife
This week Howard takes the helm with a much needed steady hand as he tackles Audrey Niffenegger's debut novel in the only way he knows how. By rehashing some of his previous work. Todays offering includes sci-fi quizzes, jingles, and even a bra...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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43:25

The Wasp Factory
We're back! For real this time! It's Episode 1 of Season 2 and Sam & Howard are back sending only the best of Literature based comedy into your lugs! This week Sam is tackling 'The Wasp Factory' a book that both he and Howard kn...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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36:42

We're Still Here!: A Season 2 Preview
It's back! Well sort of! Sam and Howard drop in to say hi and to update everyone with the goings on in their lives and what is next to come for the Literal Literature Podcast. Howard gives us his hopes and dreams for the England football team (...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:11

Season Finale: A Christmas Carol
What if 'A Christmas Carol' wasn't a classic Christmas Novel by Charles Dickens but the result of Sam and Howard combining their comedy writing powers to create the biggest, most hilarious episode of Literal Literature ever? In this seaso...
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Episode 29
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1:21:04

A Christmas Apology
What if Sam and Howard missed their own deadline to get their Christmas special out on time? They release a mini apology episode of course! Join Sam and Howard as they apologise profusely, share a teaser from the upcoming Christmas Specia...
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7:30

Further Reading: The Wizard of Oz
A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'The Wizard of Oz'. Join Sam and Howard as they discuss the latest episode, tackle a quiz and bore you to death with Sam's stories of home.Hosts: Sam Sheldon and How...
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Episode 28
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41:25

The Wizard of Oz
What if 'The Wizard of Oz' wasn't a classic novel written by L. Frank Baum, but the story of an Australians misadventures in London? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'The Wizard of Oz', based...
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Episode 27
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42:24

Further Reading: A Game of Thrones
A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'A Game of Thrones'. Join Sam and Howard as they discuss the latest episode, tackle a quiz about quizzes, and Sam's last artistic offering gets a dressing down from a secondary sc...
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Episode 26
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37:40

A Game of Thrones
What if 'A Game of Thrones' wasn't a fantasy novel written by George RR Martin, but a vengeful battle for a Prime time quiz hosting slot involving a veritable who's who of the British quiz show host scene? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater a...
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Episode 25
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46:38

Further Reading: A Clockwork Orange
A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'A Clockwork Orange'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and discuss all things Oranges and Clocks.Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam She...
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Episode 24
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42:11

A Clockwork Orange
What if 'A Clockwork Orange' wasn't a highly controversial piece of Modern Literature, but a story about the famous inventor Thomas Edison and his not so famous brother Jimmy? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they p...
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Episode 23
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37:45

Further Reading: Silence of the Lambs
A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Silence of the Lambs'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and listen to some bloops and goofs!Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater
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Episode 22
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44:32

Silence of the Lambs
What if 'Silence of the Lambs' wasn't a classic novel written by Thomas Harris, but a hard hitting and gritty True Crime Podcast hosted by award winning Documentarian Stewart Vocal-Fry? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as th...
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Episode 21
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38:11

Further Reading: Tom Jones
A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Tom Jones'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and celebrate the return of everyones favourite segement, 'Howard Loves His Neighbours'!H...
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Episode 20
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51:06

Tom Jones
What if 'Tom Jones' wasn't a classic novel written by H. Fielding Hall, but Music Documentary looking back at the so called true stories behind the biggest hits of Welsh singing legend Tom Jones? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam She...
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Episode 19
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40:55

Further Reading: No Country For Old Men
A Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'No Country For Old Men'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, listen to Howards original music and of course take on a quiz!Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard...
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Episode 18
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52:32

No Country For Old Men
What if 'No Country For Old Men' wasn't a classic novel written by Cormac McCarthy, but a Heist Movie starring Hipsters, Old Actors and a Royal? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'No Country f...
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Episode 17
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45:31

Further Reading: The Grapes of Wrath
A Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'The Grapes of Wrath'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, attempt dolphin impressions and of course take on a quiz!Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater<...
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Episode 16
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48:14

The Grapes of Wrath
What if 'The Grapes of Wrath' wasn't a classic novel written by John Steinbeck, but a story about The Pope, The Trumps and a Sinful bowl of Fruit? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'The Grapes...
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Episode 15
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43:04
