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Explicitly mentioned as a book published in 1724. A passage from the first volume is read aloud describing Rochester and Chatham. Described as 'a massive success' and 'by far his best-selling book' after Robinson Crusoe.

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Mentioned as Defoe's best-selling book when comparing it to his Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain. Referenced as evidence of Defoe's importance as 'Britain's first novelist.'

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Discussed as the novel for which Dickens used Restoration House in Rochester as inspiration for Miss Havisham's 'Satis House.' Dominic mentions winning a school reading competition four years in a row with the opening of this novel.

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Described as Dickens's 'last novel, which he never completed.' The hosts discuss the plot involving 'the opium addict and cathedral organist, John Jasper' and note that Rochester in the novel is called 'Cloisterham.'