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A Shakespeare scholar talks to actual clever people about what normal domestic activity was like during the life and times of William Shakespeare. Partly informative, and mostly fun, the series aims to shed some light on the lesser discussed aspects of early modern life in England, namely poo, pants, passion and other such ponderings. Written, hosted, edited and produced by Anjna Chouhan. Please contact me via e-mail: anjna@shakespearespants.com
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In this festive episode, I ask lots of wonderful people all about early modern Christmas and how it impacted domestic life. We cover everything from clothes to music, entertainment, fasting and feasting, and even a bit of decorating! For a Christmas treat, we hear from Brett Dolman, Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, as well as the wonderful Roxann…
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Introducing the Christmas Special! Filled with fun and informative explorations of all things festive in the early modern period. The episode goes live on December 23rd.By Anjna Chouhan
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In this episode, Anjna talks all things fitness: body and mind! We learn all about the power of music and dance with former Director of Music at Shakespeare's Globe, Bill Barclay, and historian, Roxanne Bennis. The social and cultural signficiance of exercise is covered by Dr. Eleanor Rycroft and the marvellous Dr. Sara Read (whose book about Gossi…
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In this episode, we learn all about meal times, cutlery, dining etiquette, what people were eating and where it came from, as well as concerns over snacking and sugar! Fascinating insights from Prof. Rebecca Earle, Dr. Joan Fitzpatrick, Esme Wise, Amie Bolissian, and Dr. Sara Read, with gorgeous voice performances from Rich Bunn, Tim Atkinson, Will…
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This episode is all about the world of beauty in early modern England. What counted as beautiful in the period, and how did people keep themselves looking fabulous? I also discuss hair, beards and how all of this manifests itself in Shakespeare's plays. Absolutely packed with insight from Dr. Edith Snook, Dr. Eleanor Rycroft, Dr. Alun Withy, Esme W…
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This episode is all about the experience of getting and being pregnant, as well as the process of childbirth. Lots of fantastic insight from Lorna Giltrow-Shaw, Dr. Hannah Lilley, Amie Bolissian, Dr. Sara Read, Lesley Smith and Dr. Tara Hamling. Featuring the beautiful voices of Richard Bunn, Sarah Horner and Tim Atkinson.…
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This episode is all about how the various institutions conceptualised sexual activity in early modern England and what the rules were. It includes words like 'dildo', 'masturbation' and involves a copper wire up a private part - so if any of this sounds awful, this won't be for you!By Anjna Chouhan
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In this episode, Anjna explores the ins and outs of emptying one's bowels and asks whether any of it was considered remotely funny during Shakespeare's lifetime. Invaluable insights from Dr Pete Smith, Dr Sara Read, Dr Tara Hamling and rollicking readings from Rich Bunn, Charlie Clee, Donald Craigie and Neil Hancock. Please rate and review my littl…
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In the second episode, Anjna discovers the world of pants. Well, what passed for undergarments in early modern England, how they were cleaned, and why any of this matters in Shakespeare's works. Wisdom from Dr Sara Read, Dr Hannah Lilley, Amie Bolissian, Nic Fulcher and Lorna Giltrow-Shaw. Voicework by Catherine Forrester, Jonathan McGarrity and Ri…
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In the first episode of Shakespeare's Pants, Anjna talks about cleaning and washing the body in early modern England, with lots of fun references to ablutions in Shakespeare's works. Insights from Dr. Sara Read, Dr. Tara Hamling, Dr. Hannah Lilley, Amie Bolissian, Lorna Giltrow-Shaw and Nic Fulcher. We also hear lots of extracts performed by Rich B…
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A snippet of the first episode of Shakespeare's Pants, on the subjects of washing and bathing.By Anjna Chouhan
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Introducing Shakespeare's Pants: a new podcast all about poop, sex, hair, and other domestic body stuff. And pants. And Shakespeare. Enjoy!By Anjna Chouhan
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