Honeysuckle Cottage by P. G. Wodehouse

In this episode, we dive into the charming and humorous world of P.G. Wodehouse's "Honeysuckle Cottage." Join us as we follow the adventures of James Rodman, a mystery novelist who inherits a house in the country from his romance novelist aunt. As James spends time at the cottage, he becomes embroiled in a series of romantic and comedic misadventures, full of unexpected twists and turns. With Wodehouse's signature wit and humor, "Honeysuckle Cottage" is a delightful and entertaining short story that is sure to leave you smiling.
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[@vickkara7641]

Thank goodness wodehouse was not lazy and left all these gifts to us..i cherish every one of his books and stories!

[@psychedianic]

The Germans took over the town where he and his wife were located, and took them into custody. They got him to make a radio broadcast and that was what caused the uproar back home in the UK. He wasn't being pro axis but emotions were so high at the time, the general assumption was that he was. He moved to the US due to UK tax issues as well as the fuss over his broadcast. He was a brilliant man. He and his wife loved dogs so much, during the war they gave their meat rations to their dogs. Lovely couple. ❤

[@vickycotham6937]

Love hearing this! I am an animal lover too!!!

[@smasome]

Isn't it fascinating that we humans come together like this? We all like the stories, and your voice, how you create something special, unique, and then I realize I've been smiling for an hour. I can listen to the same ones over and over again without diminished enjoyment. Here I am, a septugenarian grandmother in a senior living apartment in Ohio, my cocker spaniel lying on my feet. I'm keeping up with my friend, Tony Walker, who is half a continent and an ocean away. Such a gift you have. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. And yes, I'm a patron and pre-ordered your new book. ❤🙏

[@holgerhaupt]

It sure is, I just tuned in because my little cottage is named Honeysuckle cottage.

[@louise7552]

​@@holgerhaupt beautiful name for a cottage. Reminds me of my travels through Warwickshire and the Cotswolds. I'm born in Australia, the wrong time and country. 😢😢

[@craigoliver8712]

I agree, greetings to you from northeast England "half a continent+an ocean away"best of health+happiness to you+yours 💕

[@michaelknight4041]

Hear! Hear! 👍

[@asimaarif7466]

Exactly... It's wonderful how we... Like - minded souls... happen to come together... Except for my husband of 25 years.... I know no one around me who knows or likes Wodehouse... I feel blessed for having such a gem of a husband... Greetings from 🇵🇰

[@kathyputnam84]

I believe in ghosts, goats, P.G. Wodehouse, and you, Tony. Thank you for all your wonderful stories and excellent narration!

[@BarbaraJV1]

This is the one story that had me laughing at points, especially William. This was lovely, I’m a hopeless romantic, but I’m so glad that it was the dog who won his heart 💜

[@CharlieOkeson]

Thanks, Tony. I'm suffering from insomnia tonight; it's almost 2 am, and I've gotten my second wind but I have a busy day tomorrow. I'm turning out the lights and listening to this new story. I appreciate you. ✌️🛌💤

[@djstarr-lowery4047]

Isn't it dreadful only get our second wind in the middle of the night????

[@CharlieOkeson]

@@djstarr-lowery4047 yeah, after fighting through the yawn tears for two or three hours until bedtime. Aaaargh 😫

[@ImCarolB]

Wodehouse never fails! Your reading is perfect, Tony.

[@la_princesse_des_beauxarts]

25:50 roaring from laughter 😂 thank you for this story!!!

[@janflower4068]

Oh ho ho😅 chuckle hardaway this is a good and funny story

[@JakeHkd2]

Very good story and narration as usual. I wasn't expecting such a comedic twist to the tale and like you found myself laughing quite a lot as well.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you very much!

[@sumar207]

Wodehouse’s humor is in a class by itself. Writing while being a prisoner probably kept him sane.

[@louise7552]

I didn't know he was a prisoner. How interesting 🤔. Wonder what he did.

[@moragcampbell3577]

@@louise7552He did some broadcasts for nazi’s during ww2 .

[@martiwilliams4592]

"Ghosts not goats!" Let the fun begin! Delightful also this time around, with your usual masterful narration. Thank you, Tony!

[@StalinLovsMsmZioglowfagz]

Some believe in UFOs, some in God- I myself put all of MY faith ENTIRELY in your average goat; and not necessarily even in the g.(g.)o.a.t., EITHER.

[@angelachouinard4581]

Just in time for a nice "happy hour" after a very rough week. And Wodehouse too! Thank you ever so much Tony.

[@Adot_is_Adrienne]

I'm giggling because this was not the ghost story I was expecting 😂. So far so good.

[@sandrapicton6349]

So extraordinary that Wodehouse was villified for writing books while imprisoned by the Germans. What else was he supposed to do it seems to me. People were perhaps jealous of his success and ability to delight so many people.

[@vickycotham6937]

I never knew this! God bless him!

[@reneegriffin8904]

I'm a new listener and this is the first Wodehouse story I've ever heard. If I were trapped in a bad place, I'd write lots of stories to let my mind escape. My Uncle Gordon did that when he was in Vietnam. Creating a happier place in his head helped him cope.

[@janflower4068]

Love love love that story no pun intended it's one of my new favorites and that's one of my new favorite authors

[@tonietteh2015]

Another beautiful narration thank you so very much Your soothing voice, excellent accents and steady flow have helped me with my depression and anxiety and my sleep patterns. I may fall asleep during a longer story,yet it's a pleasure to " rewind" and listen again

[@ClassicGhost]

I have some longer compilations to help you sleep. Hope they work.

[@robynmarler1951]

God bless you 🌱🌿🌾

[@rhondabuhler2984]

The story was great and your narration of it was excellent! I love P G Wodehouse.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks

[@sky-frequency]

That was so enjoyable. Thank you. And the comments afterwards are so appreciated. I totally agree about the black and white stance so many have these days. So aggressively too I think they,ve become tyrannical preachers on the vulnerable most often. And preach a terrible gospel.

[@angrymarie7755]

This.Was.Perfect. I was in genuine suspense. My heart was in my very throat. Applause!Applause! Bravo! And furthermore, yippee what fun!

[@jennifermcdonald5432]

I believe that Wodehouse would’ve been criticised just as much, but by the opposite group, if he had stopped writing. It’s none of our business what he did really. I was nearly 30 before I found out that not everyone thinks like me! It shocked me to the core! I honestly believed, that with the exception of a few weird people, most people thought like me. Ridiculous I now know.

[@eunicestone6532]

I love Wodehouse

[@DenWell-SeedsOfChaos]

I loved this story! Fantastic! That dog, William, stole my heart, he and I could both polish up our social skills a bit! 😄 As for that billionaire werewolf, tell him to ☎me. Seriously, I always want to read those paranormal romances with the bare chested vampire-pirate ghost, but I get about 10 pages in and can not do it. The book gets set on my desk until a month later, then it goes to another table for a month and then it goes on a book shelf for 4 years and then it goes to a garage sale for 25 cents. This has happened -a hundred- 4 or 5 times in the last couple of decades... 🐕

[@ClassicGhost]

But I think there is money in bare-chested vampire pirate ghost billionaires. I will write them under a pen name of course

[@DenWell-SeedsOfChaos]

@@ClassicGhost I hope you will read them to us! 😲😊

[@thurayya8905]

I believe there's a bare-chested vampire ghost story outside being marked "25 cents" as we speak.

[@DenWell-SeedsOfChaos]

@@thurayya8905 😄

[@ainemoroney9965]

Yes! Woodhouse is my favourite 🎉❤

[@allysonlewis1576]

I thoroughly enjoyed honeysuckle cottage. Very entertaining.loved it. On the subject of Wodehouse continuing to write while he was locked up what was that all about.what was he supposed to do.honestly some people just love to sit in judgement on his fellow man. I don’t blame him escaping into his writing.outrageous that he was vilified for trying to stay sane. Good for him.

[@electrictofumuffins6384]

Another Classic Ghost Story Podcast!!! Truth, morals are objective. There is only one law of nature that has existed since the begining: Do not steal. Not an opinion, a fact born out in evidence.

[@stardust949]

ROFLMAO!!! I just listened to this one among your multi-story mix of humorous ghost stories! My husband and I are huge Wodehouse fans, he's currently reading a biography about him. I sent him a link to this, your reading of it, in hopes he'll listen to it too. I'm enjoying it again, even more. Thank you, Tony!

[@tonyinit8488]

Uncle Henry sounds like Colonel Melchit "gallant by jove, gallant by George man" ha 😆

[@colinellesmere]

PG Wodehouse was a genius. In almost any situation he created a safe atmosphere of beautiful humour with quirky characters, the main character oftrn wanting to escape any responsibility to continue carrying out harmless fun. Tony. You are a masterful narrator. I have listened to so many Wodegouse books read Jonathan Cesil - the quintisenssial reader for Wodehouse. All other readers including Stephen Fry I put you above. Give up the day job. You have talent.

[@susanday3478]

As a former resident if Clacton on sea it made me smile to hear it so unexpectedly mentioned. Poor William 🙂

[@ann7882]

Great story to relax to. Even greater voice.

[@thurayya8905]

I became a little hysterical with "daddy's dying wish".

[@gayleburns8974]

That was hilarious, I really enjoyed this one. Like everyone says, you are a great narrator. I hope you do this for a long time.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks a lot. No plans to stop yet

[@Vasislaw]

Extremely well written and beautifully told.

[@scoutrifle6827]

Your commentary is absolutely spot-on; demonizing your opponent allows you to 'justify' whatever you want to do to them; who wouldn't kill Hitler?

[@Story-Voracious66]

I believe that Hitler loved dogs and other animals; it was just humans he didn't like, only then certain types.

[@nancyM1313]

Love this one. Thank you. Have a great weekend too. ❤🌹❤

[@Glitterwalrus]

I’ve listened to you for awhile now. This time you’ve gone from comedic writing to religious Nazism to pediatric veterinary. Fabulous! My adhd loves the convoluted journey…

[@ClassicGhost]

Yep it’s a blessing and a curse :)

[@captain2fat]

Love Wodehouse, love the Mulliner stories. Many thanks!

[@brandyjean7015]

That was well worth the listen! I laughed & laughed. Well done loyal William.

[@angrymarie7755]

Oh,oh,ooohhh! I haven't started my experience yet,but I love Wodehouse,and Tony Walker presentations,so...hooray!

[@brandyjean7015]

Listening to your ramblings... I'm fondest of the Highland Single Malts, Aberfeldy being my most recent fav. Good luck with your pups.

[@lancelotdufrane]

It’s been way too long, I gave myself the gift or Tony Time. As always. Soothing, entertaining and your voice. Incredible good stuff! Thank you in advance. No doubt, I’ll be looking for more despite my obligations.

[@bmnegus3772]

Thank you so much. Really cheered me up!

[@PhilipLawsonArt]

Amazing story , I always appreciate your commentary too. (Gosh his poor wife )

[@scotforman1894]

Thank you for your wonderful narration. I truly enjoyed it. What you said about people having zero tolerance for other people’s simple opinions. It’s so true. Society is in one of its saddest states that I believe it’s ever been in the last couple hundred years

[@mistresscupcake8913]

I feel like this is a response to Pride and Prejudice. A masculine response perhaps. Although I think William was the best character! Great story! Thanks, Tony!

[@sandy_says]

You re getting better and better at narration. Such a funny storry rendered beautifully 😅❤

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you, Curly!

[@StalinLovsMsmZioglowfagz]

@@ClassicGhost Beautifully read.

[@StalinLovsMsmZioglowfagz]

@@ClassicGhost And I DO believe in GOATS, feverishly and fervently.

[@danaMccabe-dagmarK]

Oh that was delightful, just delightful, thank you 🥰

[@jacksonburnette762]

Very nice reading of a fine short story. I will listen again soon. You have piqued my interest.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks for listening

[@csj9619]

Jolly good performance, my good man! Absolutely capital.

[@ClassicGhost]

Pip pip!

[@lesleykaygosson315]

I enjoyed listening to you talk at the end of the story more than the story itself. 😉❤

[@shelleymarquis2887]

This might be my favorite of your narrations. So many different points of view are perfectly lampooned by Wodehouse but are missed by other narrators. There's not a slack moment in the action. 0 fat content, nothing to trim or add. This is a rollercoaster of character types, all 2 dimensional by design, and yet enormously engaging and entertaining. Wodehouse makes me want to spend time with characters who are basically cardboard cut outs but are more fun than any real people I know. That's his genius. Your genius is hitting every note perfectly and on time, never overdoing the already overdone, and never missing the comic timing. Genius, pure genius. I hope you enjoyed doing it as much as I enjoy listening to it. It's a standard go-to when I'm taking myself too seriously because it reminds me that I'm a cardboard cut out, too.😅 My issues are just as trite and contrived as anyone's, et voilà, I lighten up...thank you. ❤️💐

[@merlapittman5034]

P. G. Wodehouse is a favorite of mine, and Mr. Mulliner's stories are only surpassed by Jeeves and Wooster. Also, hooray for William!

[@louise7552]

Jeeves and Wooster was how I stumbled across P. G. Woodhouse. Quite by accident. Fell in love instantly. So thankful. 😊😊

[@charliethirteen3868]

Ye gads and by jove, that be a riveting dialog of unconstrained delight. A most positive degree of congratulation's upon your successful narration.

[@ruthwalton3457]

Lovely 🥰 thank you for making me smile again 🥰 I hope puppys foot is all good once its worked on . As to the apple tree. Most apple trees are grafted to ensure good consistant crops / nice tasting apples . Trees grien fro pups are a bit hut and miss but worth trying . Quite often you get little apples that are tart (crab apples) but i have to say they make the best apple sauce and sage and crab apple sauce / jelly on pork chops or belly slices is divine 😋🥰 Thank you again 🥰🤗

[@paulmatthews7744]

Superb reading of a great story.

[@kristinacable]

Absolute favorite tale! What a joy!

[@dio7609]

"But don't worry I'll make it cheap" A mood 💀

[@kirtknierim3687]

Love me some Wodehouse!

[@gregcripps7291]

I miss hearing a good a good story. It allows my mind to paint the picture and play the video at whatever speed my mind chooses to be best at the time. Very well done.

[@spitfire_2]

Hilarious story!

[@mrs.cracker4622]

What a wonderful story. Many thanks!

[@sunflowerhelen9933]

This story is hilarious! And so well read. Thanks so much.

[@barbaratozzano6364]

Hilarious. I love it!

[@tammyb8742]

Excellently read, Tony! I really enjoyed it. Wouldn't mind more by this author even though they aren't ghost-y.

[@stevenmiller2427]

Your comments at the end are so right. As a man in my 60s, it scares me to see that nobody can put aside their own dogma to do help with social problems that affect everyone. (homelessness, hunger, drag addiction, poverty, crime just to list a few)

[@amandalee215]

My weekend starts here thank you

[@louise7552]

Love this author, only just discovered him through the Jeeves and Bertie audiobooks. They kill me, brilliant. The narrator is perfection in those, can't wait to curl up in bed now with Honeysuckle Cottage. Thankyou SO MUCH. Louise Australia ❤

[@libertycowboy2495]

Delightful tale

[@synesthete23]

Wodehouse is a welcome addition to your channel! I laughed so hard yet I get the gist of the real haunting - especially as I’m an author too 😂 Loved your interpretation of the voices esp. the apple-cheeked housekeeper

[@ClassicGhost]

She’s was a gem to do

[@sonnetlikely]

“…the instinct of self preservation which animates nature’s bachelors in times of peril.” I can’t even 😂 And William. Sweet William might be my spirit animal 😂 Thank you so much for this. Just perfection. *chef’s kiss* PS- Talisker all the way! And hope the pup’s paw mends.

[@MrsJanLong]

William sounds like my dog - everything is there for him to eat :)

[@emho5135]

I always found the Wodehouse/ A.A. Milne beef hilarious.

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Great ramble. Love your point on lack of discourse. All the Scotches you listed are excellent. I am an American, and Scotch is one of my drinks of choice! Love your discussion about coffee. I love coffee from Africa. Keep up the fantastic work! Great job! I learned more about the English/Welsh countryside as well! Thanks again!

[@ClassicGhost]

Grand, Donald. Thank you for taking the time to write

[@saraslater7949]

Good audiobook

[@mariameere5807]

I really enjoyed this one in the “ Humorous ghost stories “ collection! Thank you 🙏

[@Bedrinonen]

Great story, lots of fun. Thought your tangent at the end about divisions of opinions leading to people de-humanising others and refusing to engage in any dialogue, was very good. I think this whole culture of creating extremely opposed ideological camps has become more intense in the world of social media, not just because everyone is trying to prove their virtue (or put down enemies) vocally, but also the camps have become so varied or niche that even people who would describe themselves as fellow "leftists" (or "rightists" but it seems worse on the "left") attack each other for not having the same specific ideology. Personally I think a lot of people refuse to engage with different opinions because they are terrified theirs just might be wrong...

[@robynmarler1951]

That was feckin brilliant.

[@thurayya8905]

I love Wodehouse and it is difficult to read him aloud effectively without rapid pacing turning into coma inducing speed. Thank you for resisting the urge.

[@fionbharrbutler3373]

Loved this. Please accept my sacrifice to the Al gor ithm 🙌.

[@ClassicGhost]

The algorithms must be worshipped

[@pinstripesuitandheels]

Your narrating skills are impeccable!

[@ClassicGhost]

thank you very much

[@ambushedimagination1931]

What is it about Ivy growing on a little cottage, with a fence and shrubs, that is so cozy and safe? It always takes me to war time British countryside. Nice video

[@Daisymeowsooty]

So funny. Thank you.

[@kathyorourke9273]

So good!

[@F.lower.d]

Tony Walker that is the most eyes open description of humans putting themselves in self righteous boxes. New to your channel, certainly wasnt expecting something like that after an audiobook read. Thank you. I will be checking out the rest of your work.

[@catherine59226]

I’m really enjoying your channel! 👍🏻❤️

[@louisepowell4855]

First time listener, not quite what i expected, romantic easy listening at its best. Will be back to see what the other titles bring! 😊

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Love Wodehouse! I’ve seen all the Laurie/Fry episodes-they’re brilliant. I’ve never heard this gem, and the combo of ghost story and humor is fabulous. Thank you! Re: your comments about the polarization of society, yes it’s true. Enough said, as I’m deeply disturbed by the increase. It’s not boring to hear your tidbits at all-quite interesting! If you want a coffee treat, grind dark roast beans with cardamom pods, star anise and cinnamon. Heavenly! I don’t like whiskey, my preferred tipple is vodka. Hope your puppy gets better soon! I’m amazed you were able to grow apples from seeds. I recommend a magical book called The Man Who Planted Trees and Grew Happiness. 😊

[@tereasia]

Wonderful, thank you

[@NPLnapple]

I will be keeping this for another night!! I definitely love your style of speech, unfortunately my anxiety is too high tonight to only listen to your voice, even as imaginative as it is! Maybe it would be good for morning, as I get ready for my day ❤

[@ClassicGhost]

+Alien Eater 👽 this was a funny story but a bit exuberant. i have sone sleep stories ina. playlist that you might find more relaxing

[@ztgglis]

Good grief, I love your voice!

[@ClassicGhost]

Nice of you to say so.

[@Canalcoholic]

Many thanks for that, I’m not a huge fan of the Mulliner stories but hadn’t come across this one before. Loved your thoughts on modern society and ‘cancel culture’ at the end. Enjoy your voyage of discovery of Scotch malt whiskies, and remember; “The human mind never tires of Glenlivet, any more than of caller (fresh) air. If a body could just find oot the correct amount and proportion which ought to be drank every day, and stick to that, I verily trow (truly believe) that he might live forever, without dyin’ at a’, and that doctors and kirkyards would go out o’ fashion.” James Hogg.

[@deathwrenchcustom]

Wait, WHAT?? I've only listened to the "Jeeves" books! This is gonna be AMAZING! 😲😲😲

[@gillrippingale1173]

Oh this was highly entertaining! I liked the bit about the Nasturtiums - I'm very fond of them..but I don't think I stand before them prettily, with clasped hands! 😂 Hope things turn out OK with the puppy. Good to hear about your success with the Apple 🌳 🌳 I believe they produce fruit much quicker than 20 years, although some varieties cross pollination, so need several planted together...

[@ClassicGhost]

I am going to grow them in our back yard and then plant them on the ground between us and the river when they're big enough

[@gillrippingale1173]

@@ClassicGhost Sounds like a lovely idea..nothing better than planting trees 😊

[@hillaryclinton1232]

Oh Tony your Comments on P.G. Wodehouse is delicious!

[@ClassicGhost]

The response to this story has been so enormous that I am thinking of doing some more of his work.

[@ingridlowrie1029]

Woodhouse? Nooooo. WODEHOUSE. Yesssssss.

[@ClassicGhost]

check this out honoriaplum.com/2018/07/16/how-to-pronounce-wodehouse/ Quote "I had been pronouncing Wodehouse as if it rhymed with road-house and toad-house. Whereas the ‘wode’ in P.G. Wodehouse should rhyme with good. Here’s a little mnemonic to help you remember. Every good house has some Wodehouse." It's like the Jekyll, Jeekyll debate. And while I can't claim that I am never wrong about these things (some of the New England place-names in Behind the Stumps I got wrong) I am right about Woodhouse and Jeekyll.

[@sleethmitchell]

another man of action begins his inevitable descent. no thanks to your splendid reading...

[@evelanpatton]

I❤PG📚📖📚❣️ Love the ghostly, otherworldly but I kinda wish OUTRAGEOUS IMAGINATION sorta fell into this category more, but I’m SO grateful this funny, “spook” of a story popped up on your channel like 🌱🌽popcorn 🧈🍿❣️🤍

[@asimaarif7466]

Thanx a lot.. Great story... Novel idea... Reminded me of movie '' Stranger than fiction'' _ - Emma Thompson😊

[@lyndabrennan4560]

This sound great, 👍