Four Tall Towers

A fun daughter and dad podcast for fans of the children’s TV drama series Malory Towers based on the books by Enid Blyton.

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#59
Monday · 54 min
S4 E6 The Midnight Surprise
In the next episode of Four Tall Towers Podcast, we're discussing everything about Series 4 Episode 6 The Midnight Surprise... and it involves a LOT of delicious food! 🙌🍬 Felicity and June are plotting a midnight adventure... and so are Alicia and Darrell! But will their plans go smoothly? Spoiler: probably not! 😬 And in this episode, we really get to know Fred's character - and his love for fish and chips! (Who doesn't love vinegary chips?!) 🐟🍟 We chat about all the best bits from this slightly spooky episode, from missing tennis balls to outside midnight feasts - and we take a look at how this storyline compares to the books. 📚 Get ready for an episode filled with yummy treats and intriguing mysteries! 🔎 Oh, and is it pathetic fallacy or prophetic fallacy? 🤔 Listen to us argue over it in this episode 😂
#58
August 9 · 1 hr 2 min
S4 E5 The Kiss
We're back from our annual trip to Cornwall and Devon - and we're continuing our journey through Malory Towers Series 4, this time with Episode 5 The Kiss! 💞 There are plenty of twists and turns in this episode, particularly for Gwen, who is determined to get a reply from Teddy. Mary-Lou and Ron try to let her down gently, but their attempts to help lead to a surprising romance! 😮 And it's Irene's birthday, but she gets a shock when she finds out who her father's mystery woman is! 🎂🎵 We chat all about it, from Gwen showing her softer side to the first formers' new prank, to the symmetries between the two love stories in this episode. 💘 And there are some fantastic Gwen quotes in this one!! 🎉
#57
July 26 · 52 min
S4 E4 The Essay
In the latest episode of Four Tall Towers Podcast, we're chatting all about Series 4 Episode 4 The Essay! 📝 Connie is struggling with her work, and Ruth is trying to help - but is her "helping" really just cheating?! And Felicity and June make a plan to go on a midnight adventure, and find the Cruel Captain's ghost! 🌕👻🏴‍☠️ In this episode, we discuss it all, including how we'd feel about sneaking out at night, the dynamic between Ruth and Connie, and our thoughts on Darrell's pick for the Head of First Form! We also talk about how we feel about the word "essay", and all the homework-based memories it brings back! 😬 Oh, and if you have any ideas for the name of that skeleton (or if you know what it's actually called), make sure you let us know! 😂🦴
#56
July 12 · 1 hr 1 min
S4 E3 The Inter-Tower Match
It's time for us to chat all about Series 4 Episode 3 of Malory Towers - The Inter-Tower Match! And be prepared, because this one has a LOT of hilarious "Gwen-isms"!! 🙌 Clarissa shines during the lacrosse trials, but why is she so hesitant to be part of the North Tower team? 🥍 What is Mr Edward's big news? 🎼 And will Gwen ever change?! 😂 We discuss everything about this episode, including Darrell's bias towards Felicity, Matron's determination for a North Tower win and Clarissa's very "honourable" title. 😉 Oh, and did we mention there are many fantastic Gwen quotes in this episode?? 🥳 We loved this episode - and we hope you enjoy listening to all our thoughts on it! 💛🧡🤎
#55
June 28 · 56 min
S4 E2 The Doubloon
It's time for us to chat about Series 4 Episode 2 The Doubloon! 🪙 A pair of twins have arrived at Malory Towers - no, not the Miss Johnson twins! 😅 Connie and Ruth Batten have a very eventful first day, including getting involved in June's latest prank, but will they settle into boarding school life? And, there's a new adventure on the horizon - long lost pirate treasure! 👀🏴‍☠️ We discuss everything about this episode, from Darrell's Head of Lower School struggles, to June's wild ways! We also talk about our own recent adventure, fish dissecting and how the word 'doubloon' is very nice to say 😂
#54
June 14 · 54 min
S4 E1 The Rivers Sisters
It's time for us to begin Malory Towers Series 4, and we're beginning with Episode 1 - The Rivers Sisters! 👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏻 Felicity is extremely excited to finally become a Malory Towers girl, but a confident new classmate could be about to cause a whole lot of trouble for her... and for Darrell! 😬 We chat all about this opening episode, including Alicia's return to pranks, June's wild ways and (of course!) Gwen's ever-dramatic quotes! Plus, there's conversations about cool snake names... obviously. 😂🐍 We hope you enjoy this episode, and we can't wait to continue our journey through Malory Towers Series 4 over the coming months! 🎉
#53
June 8 · 38 min
S4 Prelude
It's time for us to begin our journey through Malory Towers Series 4! 🙌 There's quite a lot of changes in this series, so we're beginning with a Series 4 Prelude to give you an idea of what to expect. From returning and departing characters to brand new storylines (including a whole new form! 😮), our introduction episode has everything you need to know about Malory Towers Series 4! We'll be diving into the S4 E1 The Rivers Sisters next time. We can't wait to get into this series - it's definitely an exciting one...! 🎉
#52
May 17 · 1 hr 3 min
Special Episode - An Interview with Jennifer Wigmore
“Miss Grayling will see you now…” 🎙️🏫 We had the absolute pleasure of talking with Jennifer Wigmore about her journey as Miss Grayling in Malory Towers, a role she reprises for Series 4 which we will be starting soon! We discussed it all, from her very first scene to the emotional experience of saying goodbye to the role (twice!). We spoke about friendships on set (including the brilliant Ashley McGuire as Matron), unforgettable filming moments, the atmosphere behind the scenes, and why strong female characters like Miss Grayling matter so much to young audiences. Jennifer was funny, thoughtful, warm, and so generous with her time - and we genuinely think Malory Towers fans are going to love hearing her stories. And yes… Grace also tested her on how well she really knows Miss Grayling with a quiz at the end 👀 💛🤎🧡
#51
May 10 · 1 hr 1 min
S3 Mega Quiz
It's time for the Series 3 Mega Quiz! 🙌 This has certainly been an eventful series, but how much of it can you remember? 🤔 Join us for a look back at Malory Towers Series 3 including 39 questions from our previous episodes... and a surprise bonus question (or rather, riddle!) at the very end! Will Dad get full marks? (Spoiler: probably not 😂) BUT will you? Grab a pen and a piece of paper and take part in the mega quiz! 💕 We've loved this series, and we're going to be diving into Series 4 next... but not before a very special episode coming next week - keep an eye out for some teasers soon! 👀
#50
May 3 · 59 min
S3 E13 The Thief
It's the finale of Series 3!! 🎉 Darrell and the rest of the third form don't have long to uncover who the true art thief is - will they manage to free Ron, solve the mystery and return the spirit of Malory Towers to the school? 🤞 We discuss all the details of this exciting episode, from Miss Johnson's ever-cunning ways to Gwen's development throughout the series and how all the third form girls play their part! 💕 We also pick up on some unexpected rhyming from Mary-Lou, and attempt to create a whole new tongue twister! 😂 And, after 3 series, is Dad finally going to get full marks on the quiz?? 😮 Make sure you listen to the end to find out!
#49
April 26 · 54 min
S3 E12 The Arrest
We're nearing the end of Series 3, and this time on Four Tall Towers Podcast, we're chatting all about Episode 12 The Arrest! 👮‍♀️ The girls are shocked to find out there's a mysterious art thief using Malory Towers to hide stolen goods - but who is it? 🤔 Miss Johnson is acting suspicious as usual... but the evidence is pointing towards Ron! 😲 We share all our thoughts on this dramatic episode, from Darrell and Sally's surprising conflict to Miss Grayling returning to Malory Towers! 🎉 And there's discussions about sweet shops, the wives of Henry VIII and being arrested 😂 Plus, make sure you listen to the end to join in with the episode quiz - and a special bonus game all about the phonetic alphabet... 👀
#48
April 19 · 54 min
S3 E11 The Ride
In our latest episode, we're chatting all about Series 3 Episode 11 The Ride! 🐎 Bill is worried about Thunder - but Miss Johnson is refusing to get in touch with the vet. Though will Matron be the unexpected heroine of this episode? 🦸‍♀️ Plus Gwen is tasked with keeping an eye on Bill, but it's not long before the girls come up with a plan to distract her! We share our thoughts on this episode, including Gwen's ever-brilliant quotes, Miss Johnson's harsh words towards Bill and (of course) Thunder's revenge!! 😂😜 We also talk about some fun hidden details and nods to the crew we've noticed in this episode, and in some others too - if you've seen any more that we haven't noticed, we'd love to hear them! 👀
#47
April 7 · 54 min
S3 E10 The Peaches
We've had a bit of an Easter break, but we're back now and ready to chat all about Series 3 Episode 10 "The Peaches" in our latest episode! 🙌🎉 Darrell and Sally have a plan, and they're determined to make Operation Peaches a success - but will Miss Johnson's eagle eyes ruin their chances? 👀 And Matron's looking forward to a nice day eating a box of chocolates whilst watching the television... unfortunately for her, there's not much chance of that! 😅 We discuss everything about this episode, including Mavis and Irene's lost letters, whether it was really wise for Mary-Lou to paint the pictures... and tinned potatoes (obviously)! 😂 We hope you enjoy this episode, and hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend too! 🍫🐣 💛🧡🤎
#46
March 15 · 46 min
S3 E9 The Hamper
The latest episode of Four Tall Towers Podcast is out now and this time we're chatting all about Series 3 Episode 9 The Hamper! 🍬🍰🍭 Alicia's replied to the girls' letter - but has she deciphered their acrostic code? And it's the day of the county trials, but Miss Johnson (unsurprisingly!) is determined to stop Darrell from getting into the team! Will Darrell be able to make the reserves? 🥍 Plus... Irene's got a new prank up her sleeve! 🙌 We discuss it all, including what we'd have in our dream hamper, whether or not prune cake sounds very nice and share the story of when we had some friendly mice living in our loft! 🐭 (Don't worry, no mice were harmed! 😅)
#45
March 9 · 53 min
S3 E8 The Sisters
This time on Four Tall Towers Podcast, we're chatting all about Series 3 Episode 8 The Sisters!💕 Darrell's excited to show her younger sister Felicity around Malory Towers - but Miss Johnson's harsh rules threaten to ruin the entire day! Meanwhile, the girls are trying to send a message to Alicia, but will they manage to come up with a plan without Miss Johnson knowing? 🤞 We discuss the whole episode - from Mary-Lou's disguise to Ellen's clever poem and everything in between! Plus, Grace shares her acrostic poem... which has something to do with messy alligators and fiery otters 😂 (It was written in three minutes, alright?! 😅) But will you be able to decipher the code?
#44
March 1 · 52 min
S3 E7 The Dance
We're officially over halfway through Series 3! 🎉 And this time on Four Tall Towers Podcast, we're chatting all about Episode 7 The Dance! 💃🎶 It's the day of the dance lesson and the Thackerton boys are back - and it's clear they want revenge on Malory Towers for beating them in the quiz! But will the girls manage to outwit them? 🤞 Meanwhile, there's a new mystery arising... and Darrell's determined to solve it! 🔎 We share our thoughts, including whether we feel sorry for Gwen or not, how the girls' dance outfits reflect their personalities and (of course) all our favourite quotes from this episode! Plus, we talk about our favourite dance styles - oh, and we have an in depth discussion about bananas 😂🍌 💛🤎🧡 (PS: We realised after recording this episode that we completely forgot to talk about the disappearance of the sculpture after Darrell and Mary-Lou take Miss Johnson to see it! 😂 Apologies for the mistake - and, for the record, it's very suspicious...!)
#43
February 22 · 52 min
S3 E6 The Voice
In the latest episode of Four Tall Towers, we're chatting all about Series 3 Episode 6 The Voice! 🎤🎶 Mavis and Irene have an important audition on the way - but will Miss Johnson's villainous ways get in the way of their places at the Conservatoire? And, Sally's back! 🎉 But unfortunately, she arrives to find a very different Malory Towers... don't worry though, she's got a plan! ✨ We discuss everything about this episode, from Sally's slightly rebellious streak to the girls' cunning trick on Matron and Miss Johnson. And Grace gives a bit of a lesson on what arpeggios actually are! 🎹 (At least it's not a lesson in Posture and Deportment... 😂)
#42
February 17 · 52 min
S3 E5 The New Headmistress
In the latest episode of Four Tall Towers Podcast, we're chatting all about Series 3 Episode 5 The New Headmistress! 🥍 Miss Johnson is clearly enjoying having so much power as acting headmistress - and the girls are beginning to get a little frustrated by her 'Golden Rules'! And, with an important lacrosse match on the way, will Darrell manage to get into the county team?! 🤞 We discuss the whole episode - everything from half time oranges to whether we think Miss Johnson's rules are fair or not! And, was Mary-Lou's fall in the match an accident, or was it all the work of Gwen? We share our thoughts! 💛🤎🧡
#41
February 10 · 46 min
S3 E4 The Accident
We're back! The newest episode of Four Tall Towers Podcast is out now, and this time, we're chatting all about Series 3 Episode 4 The Accident! Miss Grayling can tell that not seeing Thunder is getting Bill down, but her help is about to cause a whole lot more trouble! 🐎 And the girls panic when they find out about a last minute dorm inspection, but will they get the room tidy in time before Matron can hand out a long list of order marks? 😬 Or... maybe they just need some of Ellen's chemistry knowledge and an excuse to do with cabbages and blocked drains! 😄🧪 Plus, we find out who can do the best horse (or chicken) impression, and see how Thunder compares to other animal heroes from the television world! 🙌
#40
January 12 · 48 min
S3 E3 The Surprise Picnic
It's our first podcast of 2026, and we're jumping straight back into Series 3, with Episode 3 - The Surprise Picnic! 🎉 Bill's still struggling to follow boarding school rules, so the girls plan a midnight feast in the stables to cheer her up - but could it just get them into even more trouble? We chat about it all! 💛🤎🧡 Join us to explore all the details of this episode, including how similar new character Mavis is on TV compared the books, why Miss Johnson is hanging around the stables so much and Bill's surprise for the rest of the third form! 🍪 Plus we share our (rather eventful!) experiences of picnics - it's fair to say that sometimes the weather doesn't always go to plan...! 😂⛈️

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