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The main subject of the entire podcast episode - they are discussing the book, its origins, characters, and locations in London associated with it

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Mentioned as one of Dickens' earlier successful books before A Christmas Carol

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Mentioned as one of Dickens' earlier successful books before A Christmas Carol

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Mentioned as one of Dickens' earlier successful books before A Christmas Carol

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Mentioned as Dickens' most recent book before A Christmas Carol, described as 'a bit of a failure' which motivated him to write something successful

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Mentioned as Dickens' very first work, noting it included a sketch about Christmas

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Mentioned as Dickens' last unfinished novel, noting it features a murder on Christmas

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Referenced when discussing the character Little Nell and comparing Tiny Tim to her as a sentimental figure

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One of the hosts mentions reading it during lockdown, describing being moved to tears by the ending

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Mentioned when one host discusses reading children's books to his son and getting emotional

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Mentioned in connection with 1922 and the description of people crossing London Bridge, referenced when discussing the atmosphere of the City of London