Our Story Podcast: “The Ancestor: A Tale of A Picture Theft”


our story podcast

It’s time for a new episode of our award-winning story podcast: Reading Between The Lines…


Precocious children! Untrustworthy servants! Whisky! “The Ancestor” has it all. This episode, Iain is joined by “Friend” Fiction Ed Lucy, Marion from the Features team and DC Thomson archivist David to pore over a story first published in the magazine all the way back in 1913.

Listen Online

You might have seen the link to listen to our story podcast on our social media. In order to make sure everyone can access it – and our past episodes – just use the player below.

If you’d like to give it a listen, just click on the link for this or any other episode:

Don’t already get “The People’s Friend” delivered to your door? We have a new special offer just for “Reading Between The Lines” listeners – if you sign up today, you’ll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information.

Remember to follow “The People’s Friend” on social media for more from the world’s longest-running weekly women’s magazine!

Visit us on Facebook (facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine) or Twitter (twitter.com/TheFriendMag).

This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society and give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack. Or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch.

The Dear Old “People’s Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin

Alex Corlett

I am the "Friend's" Features Editor, working with the talented Features Team to bring you everything from cryptic crosswords to financial advice, knitting patterns to international travel and inspirational real life stories. Always on the hunt for a new feature idea, I also enjoy cycling and love a good tea room.

Our Story Podcast: “The Ancestor: A Tale of A Picture Theft”

our story podcast

It’s time for a new episode of our award-winning story podcast: Reading Between The Lines…


Precocious children! Untrustworthy servants! Whisky! “The Ancestor” has it all. This episode, Iain is joined by “Friend” Fiction Ed Lucy, Marion from the Features team and DC Thomson archivist David to pore over a story first published in the magazine all the way back in 1913.

Listen Online

You might have seen the link to listen to our story podcast on our social media. In order to make sure everyone can access it – and our past episodes – just use the player below.

If you’d like to give it a listen, just click on the link for this or any other episode:

Don’t already get “The People’s Friend” delivered to your door? We have a new special offer just for “Reading Between The Lines” listeners – if you sign up today, you’ll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information.

Remember to follow “The People’s Friend” on social media for more from the world’s longest-running weekly women’s magazine!

Visit us on Facebook (facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazine) or Twitter (twitter.com/TheFriendMag).

This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society and give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack. Or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch.

The Dear Old “People’s Friend” theme: Words by Charles J Cunningham Music by Arthur Harold Performed for piano and clarinet by Neil Brand Sung by Jennifer Phin

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