Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 22, 1914

A witty snapshot of Edwardian Britain, this volume delivers the sharp‑tongued humor that made Punch a household name. It ribs politicians, lampoons the latest headlines and turns everyday absurdities—like a Surrey village clamouring for a name change—into sparkling satire. Readers will hear the clever turn of phrase that turns a “beauty doctor’s” price list into a punch‑line about high society’s vanities.

The collection also peeks into the era’s quirks, from oil speculation in Somaliland to a quirky advert for “Fancy Color Dyer for Ostrich.” Brief, punchy sketches capture the spirit of a time when parliamentary debate, suffragette proposals and even billiards wagers could be reduced to a wry observation. Listeners get a lively, breezy tour of 1914’s public discourse, all delivered in the unmistakable, tongue‑in‑cheek style that defined the magazine’s legacy.