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A Court of Thorns and Roses: ''Fairy Smut'' or Fantasy Sensation?

5/4/20261 hr 15 min

How was ACOTAR inspired by traditional folklore? Why has the novel become such a mass sensation? And, what is Romantasy?

Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of A Court Of Thorns and Roses, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.

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Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen

Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

Social Producer: Harry Balden

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  1. Dominic Sandbrook· Host0:00

    I sold my car on Carvana last night.

  2. Speaker 10:02

    [laughs] Well, that's cool.

  3. Dominic Sandbrook· Host0:02

    No, y- you don't understand. It went perfectly. Real offer, down to the penny. They're picking it up tomorrow. Nothing went wrong.

  4. Speaker 10:09

    So wh- what's the problem?

  5. Dominic Sandbrook· Host0:10

    That is the problem. Nothing in my life goes this smoothly. I'm waiting for the catch.

  6. Speaker 10:14

    Maybe there's no catch.

  7. Dominic Sandbrook· Host0:15

    That's exactly what a catch would want me to think.

  8. Speaker 10:18

    [laughs] Wow, you need to relax.

  9. Dominic Sandbrook· Host0:19

    I need to knock on wood. Do we have wood? Is this table wood?

  10. Speaker 10:21

    I think it's laminate.

  11. Dominic Sandbrook· Host0:23

    Okay, yeah, that's good. That's close enough.

  12. Speaker 20:24

    Car selling without a catch. Sell your car today on- Carvana. Pick-up fees may apply.

  13. Speaker 30:30

    So good, so good, so good.

  14. Speaker 40:32

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  15. Speaker 50:55

    Focus Features and Blumhouse present, Obsession.

  16. Speaker 11:00

    When I have a crush on a guy, no one knows.

  17. Speaker 51:02

    Be careful- I wish Nikki loved me more than anyone in the entire world ... who you wish for. Obsession is 96% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. I love you so, so, so, so much. It's blood-soaked nightmare fuel.

  18. Speaker 31:18

    What color sponge you put on her?

  19. Speaker 51:19

    [laughs] You have been warned. Obsession, rated R, under 17 not admitted without parent. Only in theaters May 15th, with special engagements in Dolby.

  20. Unknown speaker1:27

    [upbeat music]

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