Episode 11 | Tumberly is Brat (w/ Peter Grosz)
Summary
The Bitcherton family attempts to secure their fortune by pretending Gwendolyn is engaged to the wealthy Lord Timothy Tumberley, a lie sparked by a rumor in Lady Big Withers. As Timothy arrives, the family frantically stages a courtship, with Gwendolyn feigning fainting spells and Violet providing chaotic support. Despite the deception, Timothy and Gwendolyn bond over shared superficial interests, leading him to propose marriage while the family plots to hide the truth about her father's abandonment.
Topics discussed
Season 2 premiere announcement and Patreon perks
Sponsor read and cast banter before recording
The Bittertons prepare for Tim Tumberley's visit
Tim Tumberley arrives and meets the family
Courtship conversation: sharks, sisters, and future plans
Family strategy session and the golden ribbon
Walk on the promenade and family dynamics
Sponsor reads: Pocket Bard and Wild Sailor
Violet and Tim discuss family size and romance
Tim meets Lord Bitterton and the truth is revealed
Confrontation: Tim rejects the deception and leaves
Aftermath: Gossip sheet and Davis's spit ritual
Credits and final sponsor read
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