

#6954
Mentioned in 6 episodes
The 39 Steps
null
Book •
John Buchan's "The 39 Steps" is a thrilling adventure novel that follows Richard Hannay, a Canadian who becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy.
Hannay's journey takes him on a suspenseful chase across Scotland, as he evades capture and uncovers a plot to undermine Britain.
The novel's fast-paced action, memorable characters, and suspenseful plot have made it a classic of the adventure genre.
Buchan's writing style masterfully blends realism with thrilling suspense, creating a captivating reading experience.
The novel's themes of patriotism, espionage, and the fight against evil have resonated with readers for generations.
Hannay's journey takes him on a suspenseful chase across Scotland, as he evades capture and uncovers a plot to undermine Britain.
The novel's fast-paced action, memorable characters, and suspenseful plot have made it a classic of the adventure genre.
Buchan's writing style masterfully blends realism with thrilling suspense, creating a captivating reading experience.
The novel's themes of patriotism, espionage, and the fight against evil have resonated with readers for generations.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 6 episodes
Mentioned by 

, quoting the author on the Belgian stand at Liege.


Dominic Sandbrook

635 snips
594. The First World War: The Invasion of Belgium (Part 1)
Mentioned by 

as a book written by John Buchan who also was a politician, a statesman, governor general of Canada.


Anita Anand

83 snips
304. Orwell: Animal Farm, 1984 & Totalitarian Dystopia (Part 3)
Mentioned by 

when discussing anti-Semitic sentiments in British fiction.


Dominic Sandbrook

63 snips
374. The Battle of Cable Street: Fascism Defeated
Mentioned by 

, featuring a Christian hero against pagans.


Ronald Hutton

42 snips
113. Hallowe'en and modern paganism
Mentioned as the author of the novel adaptation "The 39 Steps".

13 snips
Alfred Hitchcock
Mentioned by 

as a source of inspiration for James Bond, particularly the character Richard Hannay.


Dominic Sandbrook

11 snips
101. James Bond
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a great book with a protagonist named Richard Hannay who gets embroiled in espionage.

Jeremy Lee

Jeremy Lee: The Most Magical Conversation on London’s Restaurant History, Creativity, Art






