pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026What ho, Wednesday! It's International Translation Day. Wodehouse has been translated into many languages, including this fetching volume in Hungarian; but can you tell what story it is from the cover art? 011
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We will be attending the Alliance of Literary Societies Fair in Birmingham this Saturday 3 October! Come along to meet us in person, as well as other societies from across the country. There are a few free tickets available. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-allian... 032
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026What ho, Wednesday! "When a man of Monty Bodkin's mental powers is plunged into thought, nothing happens at all. The machinery just whirs for a while," Let's hope we can get it going, so our minds can pop the "foot on the accelerator, whacking it up to an unprecedented mph" 051
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026What ho, Wednesday! Now for something less text based from the archive at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social - a picture of Plum smoking his infamous pipe. His thoughts seem to be in the Highlands but they don't look like stinkers. #wodehouse 041
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026What ho, Wednesday! Yesterday was International Literacy Day, a day all of our followers can get behind. Our favourite way to celebrate is a nice cocktail and some Wodehouse of course. This is an 'alicubi crepusculum est' - like an Old Fashioned with mead instead of sugar syrup. Thank us later! 031
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026What ho, Wednesday! Did you know Plum wrote for Playboy? 'The Right Approach' from 1959 is the romance between Augustus Brattle, Evangeline Elphinstone-Golightly. It ends with Augustus up a tree, an egg hurled at a butler and a happy ever after. Familiar? Have A Few Quick Ones and get back to us. 041
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026What ho, Wednesday! Today is World Manga Day. What has this to do with Plum we hear you cry? We have over ten volumes of Manga published by Melody containing stories based on Wodehouse! Small dogs, a bottle of aniseed, and a man hiding behind a chest of drawers. Yep, that's Wodehouse alright. 071
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026What ho, Wednesday! We hope you decided wisely on your holiday reading materials. Whether a city break or a lounge by the sea, Wodehouse works for every occasion. 072
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026What ho, Wednesday! As many of us depart for our summer holidays, there is always the vexed question of what to pack by way of reading materials and as a follow up how much of one's suitcase can be dedicated to books without incurring extra costs and angry airport employees. 031
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026What ho, Wednesday! It's International Beer Day on Friday. There are plenty of pubs kicking around in Plum, the Angler's Rest has to be the most famous, where everyone is described by the drink in front of them. The question is, based on the drink in front of you right now, who are you? 021
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026What ho, Wednesday! Another plunge into the archives at the British Library gives you an insight into Plum's creative process and some invaluable advice for life: THIS IS RIGHT. WORK ON IT. 052
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026The World of Wodehouse podcast series has a new episode. Dr Ollie Randall, the historian, cartoonist and writer of the recently published 'Writers in Whites' tells us all about Plum and his exploits on the cricket pitch. Listen in all the usual places! 170
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026What ho, Wednesday! It's National Hammock Day. I've never quite been able to work out how to get into and out of a hammock with any grace and poise. I'll bet Lord Ickenham (Service with a Smile) and Gally Threepwood (A Pelican at Blandings) could do it though. Image by Pepril c/o Pixabay. 031
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026What ho, Wednesday! It's National Give Something Away Day. For some of us this will be a hard day to celebrate, but for others a great opportunity to declutter and make space for more books. I'm eyeing up this shelf for removal to make more space for Wodehouse! 051
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026What ho, Wednesday! The summer holidays are approaching so we are getting ready for the lovely sun to turn into six weeks of rain and wind before the sunshine re-emerges in time for the children to return to school. It's always the way! We've lined up our summertime reading list. What's on yours? 051
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026What ho, Wednesday! What better day than International Joke Day, designed to bring some lightness and laughter into the world. Maybe steer clear of the practical joke, the master of which has to be Bobbie Wickham, whether doing them herself or goading her suitors into doing them for her. 051
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026What ho, Wednesday! Last month we introduced you to 'The Girl in Blue'. Here's another item from that file. Plum's drafts are full of the phrase 'try this'. Why not! Although it takes a strong pair of eyes to read this handwriting. 161
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026What ho, Wednesday! On National Fudge Day, we recommend (as with Brownie Day) to steer clear of the collectables and read something you don't mind getting sticky. This one's fallen apart already! 041
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026What ho, Wednesday! It's Global Wellness Day coming up this Saturday. No better excuse to take care of yourself and read a good book. The choice is yours, of course, but maybe something that goes with a glass of wine and a nice bath. #wodehouse #wellbeing 151
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 03/06/2026What ho, Wednesday! It's World Bicycle Day. Whether used by Constable Oates to cover his patch, for jaunts to retrieve back door keys, or rode naked, they're useful. Avoid pigs, owls and Terriers who look at you "as if they were in the pulpit of the church of some particularly strict Scottish sect" 082
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026What ho, Wednesday! The archive at the British Library takes us to the draft pages for 'A Girl in Blue'. Who hasn't taken a red pen to their work on occasion? We know we have. The 'NO's are quite interesting. 2153
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026"in my teens, twenties and thirties I was an avid reader of PG Wodehouse. In my forties, fifties and now sixties, I find I spend far too much time reading unnecessary nonsense on my phone. I have devised a strategy for gently curing the addiction. Once a month I declare a 'Wodehouse Wednesday'" 192
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 13/05/2026What ho, Wednesday! Today is World Cocktail Day. This is a take on a 'Dutch Master' with vodka, sherry, elderflower and tonic water. Enjoy whatever you're drinking! 071
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026What ho, Wednesday! It's World Password Day tomorrow, designed to raise awareness of the importance of strong passwords. I suppose we'd better not use Wodehouse books, characters and locations followed by the number 1. Image c/o markusspiske on Pixabay 031
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026What ho, Wednesday! Here's our latest find in the archive at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social - a working title of a Blandings novel, but which one? All guesses welcome. And we've given you a page of edited text to help. 152
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026What ho, Wednesday! Tomorrow is World Book Day. Why not dress as your favourite Wodehouse character to go out and about? Maybe Lord Emsworth complete with Empress (here pictured from the BBC series)? Sourcing a pig as a fashion accessory is the tricky part. 041
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026What ho, Wednesday! Another springtime volume for you now, and this time Uncle Fred is in Italian. The roses are particularly fine. Perhaps he hopped over and picked them from the garden at Blandings. 071
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026What ho, Wednesday! We're readying ourselves for a summer of sport starting with the London Marathon, then the Commonwealth Games, World Cup (football/soccer), Rugby League...the list goes on! After watching all that, we will definitely need a sit down with a nice cup of tea and a good book. 131
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2026What ho, Wednesday! It's apparently Edible Book Day today. We're not sure what that means, but here are some edible books in the form of a wedding cake. Of course, a Wodehouse was one of the number. 131
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 25/03/2026What ho, Wednesday! This is an annotated chapter titles page from Plum Pie, housed with the archive in the British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is still the order and style of the titles page to my copy, with Our Man in America highlighted at the bottom. We hope you enjoy! #wodehouse 031
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2026What ho, Wednesday! Our bi-annual members' conference 'Wodehouse in Springtime: The Charm of Chichester' happened last weekend. With a bevvy of great speakers, lovely surroundings and a dinner to wrap things up, a good time was had by all. 051
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026What ho, Wednesday! While we await the arrival of spring to the UK on the 20th March, we are settling in with Heavy Weather and the cast of Blandings in preparation for brighter days. 051
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 04/03/2026What ho, Wednesday! It's World Obesity Day today, and we're missing the point intentionally by wallowing in the many descriptions of the larger characters. From wearing armchairs tight on the hips to tailors getting a good workout in their measuring duties, there's plenty to chuckle about. 050
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026What ho, Wednesday! This month's dip into the archive takes us to handwritten notes for Full Moon. "Tipton rocked back on his heels and his eye came out of his head like a prawn's" Thankfully Marion Dattern's transcript is in the file, making this post much easier than it could have been. 021
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 11/02/2026What ho, Wednesday! It was Chocolate Day earlier this week. We celebrated with all things chocolate to accompany our reading. Taking a leaf out of the Empress of Blandings' diet, we aimed for 57,800 calories worth. Despite our best efforts, we fell well short. #wodehouse #chocolate 051
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 04/02/2026What ho, Wednesday! It's the International Day of Human Fraternity today. From the Drones to the Junior Ganymede, he depicts the fraternity well. But what about clubs for women? We wonder if the University Women's Club might have been host to Florence Craye and Honoria Glossop. What a thought! 051
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 31/01/2026The P G Wodehouse Society (UK) is excited to announce the winner of its essay competition as Brian Hoey, for his piece entitled 'Myths are Such a Muddle Aren't They?: Semiotic Sabotage in the Novels of P G Wodehouse'. Congratulations to Brian! We hope to bring you this piece in Wooster Sauce soon. 040
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 28/01/2026What ho, Wednesday! We're introducing a monthly dip into the Wodehouse archive housed at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social Library for your enjoyment. Here's a hand-annotated version of Spring Fever. Hopefully your ruddy spirit is not on the rack! 041
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 25/01/2026We are excited to announce that there's another podcast for all you Plum fans! Hal Cazalet, PGW's step-great grandson and author/performer known for his shows in the UK and overseas celebrating Wodehouse’s Broadway career, has created a podcast. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and RSS! 073
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 21/01/2026What ho, Wednesday! Since it's US National Pie Day in a couple of days we decided to get baking and use it as a good excuse to tuck in. The pie went badly, so here's our first AI image, or what happens when you tell it to create a humorous image of Plum and a pie. It does what it says on the tin! 131
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026What ho, Wednesday! It's World Logic Day today. Jeeves is surely the go-to character in Wodehouse for logic and reason, but done with such flair and grace. There are far more characters who defy the laws of logic we feel. Image c/o Stevepb (Pixabay). 051
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 07/01/2026What ho, Wednesday! We hope you are getting on well with your New Year's resolutions. Studies suggest that most last less than 20 days! Ours? Well, more Wodehouse of course! #wodehouse #resolutions 071
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 31/12/2025What ho, Wednesday! Wishing everyone a lovely end to the year. It has always struck us that Christmas and New Year needs to happen half a year apart. But good news: it's Bloody Mary Appreciation Day tomorrow. Hair of the dog! #wodehouse #bloodymary 062
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 24/12/2025What ho, Wednesday! Just a brief one to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and whatever you are celebrating, and however you celebrate it, we wish you well. 021
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 23/12/2025A Christmas treat from the P G Wodehouse Society (UK) - a new podcast! Our Patron Vikram Doraiswami is interviewed by the renowned writer and historian, Shrabani Basu, where he talks about his admiration for Plum and why his writing is so popular in India. Find on RSS, YouTube and Apple! 041
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025What ho, Wednesday! As we approach the festive season, we turn our attention to gifts for those of us who've been as organised as Jeeves, and for those of us who like to leave it until the last minute. There's no prize for guessing what these are, and we hope you have plenty in your stockings! 040
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 10/12/2025What ho, Wednesday! We spent National Brownie Day earlier this week hiding our collectable Wodehouses and picking up our favourites with broken spines, worn corners and plenty of tea stains. A few brownie crumbs more won't make a difference. 052
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 03/12/2025What ho, Wednesday! As we approach festivities and we struggle to restrain ourselves with our advent calendars, perhaps some distraction may be in order. Or just tuck in like enthusiastic trenchermen - Bertie for one, and those who 'wear armchairs fashionably tight about the hips this season'. 031
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 26/11/2025What ho, Wednesday! As we approach the tail end of the year and we are having to wake up before it gets light here in the UK, make sure you get your favourite book, a blanket and a hot chocolate as a nice treat. To Wodehouse or not to Wodehouse, that is the 'question'! #hotchocolate #wodehouse 061
pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social @pgwsocietyuk.bsky.social · 19/11/2025What ho, Wednesday! The deadline for the Society's Essay prize for 2025 closed on Monday. We've received tonnes of great entrants and with a big thanks to everyone for submitting. We'll make announcements when we have them! 030
