Ursula Bloom: A Life in Words
5 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe fascinating life story of bestselling author Ursula Bloom. For most of her life, Ursula Bloom was a household name. Between 1924 and 1981 she wrote over 560 books. Ursula wrote novels, short stories, and radio and stage plays. She was also a Fleet Street journalist, agony aunt, beauty editor and the chief crime reporter who tracked down Ethel le Neve, Dr Crippen’s lover, who had gone into hiding after his execution.Lisa Armytage narrates Ursula’s own words taken from her autobiographical writing.
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Episodes
Very Interested in Murder
January 13, 2021 19:18 - 37 minutes - 86.2 MBUrsula investigates two very famous murder cases (Dr Crippen and John Haigh) in her new role as a Fleet Street crime reporter - and tracks down Ethel le Neve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Success in Fleet Street
January 05, 2021 18:23 - 34 minutes - 78.5 MBIt's now the mid-1920s and Ursula begins to climb the ladder of success in magazines, newspapers and book publishing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Into the World of Books
December 29, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 80.7 MBUrsula experiences her first success on Fleet Street and embarks on her career as a novelist. But there are obstacles along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Youth at the Gate (Part 2)
December 22, 2020 15:39 - 34 minutes - 80.1 MBUrsula meets her future husband. Arthur's personal demons and wealthy family create many problems. Meanwhile, Ursula must face a terrible accusation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Youth at the Gate (Part 1)
December 22, 2020 15:34 - 29 minutes - 69.8 MBA young Ursula Bloom faces the challenges of the home front during the Great War. While the men in her life join the army, closer to home her mother's illness causes grave concern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.