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I love books (and biscuits) but there are so many great books to choose from! This weekly podcast includes author interviews, book reviews, chat and biscuits. Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hear Me Out with Lucy Eaton

Hear Me Out: Discussions about Great Theatre and Greater Plays

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Hear Me Out puts the audience back in the stalls (or, closer still, the rehearsal room), inviting theatre-loving audiences to re-connect with theatre-makers in a unique celebration of language and performance. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, it's the insider chat that audiences would love to have. The format is simple: Lucy asks 'What is your favourite speech?' From the brilliance of the language to the personal anecdotes behind the choice, it’s part Desert Island Discs, part literary analysis and par ...
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What day are you on? How can you best channel your power? What powers? Your menstrual powers. Lucy Peach, author of Period Queen is a period preacher blowing the lid off shame and empowering people to have their greatest period ever. With science, stories, songs and special guests Constance Hall, Mama Kin, Claire Baker and Clementine Ford delving into their own cycles, learn how you can life hack your cycle for creativity, productivity, connection and self-love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co ...
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Outback Stories

ExtraOrdinary Media Co

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What makes an ordinary person extraordinary? Join regional journalists Lucy Samuels and Lucy Taylor as they fly across remote Australia, yarning to the unsung heroes of the bush. Walk alongside some of the unique characters that inhabit the back country, as we meet a world renowned motocross rider turned goat chaser, a burns survivor with an unbreakable spirit and a bush dressmaker that can make all of your wedding day dreams come true ... plus so many more. Buckle in!
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Norfolk Folklore Society

Norfolk Folklore Society

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The Norfolk Folklore Society podcast hosted by Siofra Connor & Stacia Briggs. We hope to entice folklore lovers, stone spotters, paranormal investigators, cryptozoologists, folk horror enthusiasts, ufologists, magic users and any other curious souls to join us on our strange journeys around Norfolk.
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Vision of a Champion with Anson Dorrance

Tar Heel Sports Properties and Creative Allies

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"The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when nobody else is watching.” On the Vision of a Champion Podcast, 22 time national champion and 8 time coach of the year Anson Dorrance - along with co-hosts Dean Linke and Natalie Bode - talk about what it means to be a champion with elite athletes and coaches who have been a part of Anson's Hall of Fame journey - Tobin Heath, Roy Williams, Lucy Bronze, Crystal Dunn, April Heinrichs and mo ...
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Mythmakers

Oxford Centre for Fantasy

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Welcome to Season 4 of Mythmakers! Mythmakers is the podcast for fantasy fans and creatives brought to you by the Oxford Centre for Fantasy. We will be exploring fantasy old and new, look at what went into writing your favourite series, learn tips from the experts, and discuss new books, TV shows and films. Mythmakers is brought to you from the city of Oxford - home to many of the world's greatest fantasy writers, from J.R.R. Tolkien and Middle-earth, to C.S. Lewis, creator of Narnia, and th ...
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Plea Bargains: Righteous or Evasive?

Jennifer Allen, Mateo Carvalho, Gregory Hall, Jolie Lau, and Lucy Russell

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In our podcast, we will focus on the perils and triumphs of plea bargains. We will examine their role in the criminal justice system, as well as the ramifications of their use. Our examination will include evaluations of the use of plea bargaining, the people affected by plea bargains, and their overall impact on the justice system on a local and national scale. We will examine different types of plea bargaining within numerous different court cases and how they relate to the issues of overu ...
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Worldmusicnight

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Worldmusicnight 2021 La puoi ascoltare sulle radio che aderiscono al circuito e su Itunes podcast Worldmusicnight sound designer by Miki Dj un viaggio appassionante alla scoperta della musica lounge più glamour del momento. World Music Night vi accompagnerà alla scopertà della musica lounge prodotto da Digital Media Video.com È un viaggio appassionante di un’ora alla scoperta della musica lounge più glamour del momento con brani di musica lounge, chillout, ethno beat acid jazz e ambiente, po ...
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A comedy chat show hosted by award-winning comedian, author and accidental relationship guru Rosie Wilby. She and a rotating cast of her acclaimed performer pals look back at their best and worst romantic breakup stories. Tragedy plus time equals comedy, right? The Breakup Monologues was initially developed as part of a multi-platform project supported using public funding by Arts Council England. The music used in the series is Hackbeat Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creativ ...
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Podcast From The Past

Postcard From The Past and Wardour Studios

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In each episode of PODCAST FROM THE PAST, Tom Jackson - who curates the hugely popular twitter feed and book Postcard From The Past - welcomes to the studio two guests, each armed with old postcards they couldn’t bear to throw away. Together, in funny, human and sometimes moving conversations, they explore the memories, mysteries and stories held by those postcards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Train Happy Podcast

Train Happy Podcast

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Tally Rye is a Personal Trainer and Author of the book 'Train Happy' which helps readers to have a positive and fun relationship with exercise whilst becoming more intuitive with movement. This podcast explores the themes within Train Happy with leading experts in their respective fields. Each episode will help us to better understand the links with exercise and mental health, body image and food and why regular movement is so great for us. #TrainHappy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
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Inspirational interviews with female founders sharing their honest stories on raising investment – the highs, the lows, the challenges… and top tips for how to be successful. Fundraising Stories is hosted by Julia Elliott Brown, CEO and Founder of Enter The Arena, serial entrepreneur and equity fundraising expert. Enter The Arena is the organisation for female founders, providing investment expertise and business coaching. Enter The Arena empowers female founders to fly through pre-raise and ...
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Wardrobe full of clothes but nothing to wear? This series of Down To Earth asks why we’re buying so much and how it affects the world around us. Meet the designers, experts and change makers who unpick why our wardrobes aren't working for us and the planet. This podcast is bought to you by Hubbub. At Hubbub we're all about finding ways to make it easier for us all to make choices that are good for the environment - from food to fashion and from reuse to greener and more connected communities ...
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I interview LAURA KAY about her latest book called MAKING IT Laura RECOMMENDS 3 books: Experienced by Kate Young Unsuitable - A history of lesbian fiction by Eleanor Medhurst The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel And I review some of the HIGHS and LOWS of my holiday reading: The Guncle by Steven Rowley The Home Child Liz Berry Rubber …
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We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite …
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I interview Francesca de Tores about her book called Saltblood plus I review: Where The Heart Should Be by Sarah Crossan The Husbands by Holly Gramazio The Love Of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood Body Language by A K Turner Be A Birder by Hamza Yassin The Revenge Club by Kathy Lette The three books that Francesca de Tores recommends are: Days With…
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Which was your first Robin? Today on Mythmakers, Julia Golding speaks with author T.K. Hall about Robin Hood and how this tale has changed with the centuries. We take our cue from the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring where Galadriel says 'History became legend. Legend became myth.' Do all Robin stories fall somewhere along that line? Tim has…
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We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite …
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Today’s podcast is the NFS’s own version of the General Election and, as such, we get to the heart of a very pressing issue: whether a dog-headed monk or a monk-headed dog would be more terrifying to meet down a dark alley? For many years, the dog-headed monk/monk-headed dog conundrum has been our very own personal litmus test…but for the first tim…
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One of the things we love most is encouraging new voices in fantasy - and so on today’s episode of Mythmakers, we are delighted to meet Liz Hyder, author of award-winning Bearmouth and forthcoming The Twelve (coming October 2024 from Pushkin Press). The Twelve is a wonderful YA fantasy adventure set in Pembrokeshire Wales, it is a gripping mystery …
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In this captivating series finale, Lucy Eaton is joined by the extraordinary Susan Wokoma, recent star of 'Taskmaster' and one of Britain's most versatile talents. Together, they delve into the depths of Mick Gordon's thought-provoking play 'On Religion', underscoring the importance of kindness in both the arts and wider life. Their conversation br…
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We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite …
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Have you heard about the new Lord of the Rings film? Not The Hunt for Gollum, but another from the Peter Jackson writing team! Philippa Boyens has teamed up with the next generation, in her daughter Pheobe Gittins and her writing partner Arty Papageorgiou, to produce an anime-style fantasy film based on the story of Helm Hammerhand and his family. …
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Meet and get an insight in to the process of TV / Film Director Charles Sturridge. 100% of all Donations go to Medecins Sans Frontieres. https://www.msf.org Television: World In Action (Granada 1978) Coronation Street (1977) Brideshead Revisited (1981, Granada), Soft Targets (1983, BBC), The Storyteller (1988, C4), A Foreign Field (1993, BBC), Gull…
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Q&A Format Meet and get an insight in to the process of TV / Film Director Edward Hall! 100% of all Donations go to Dementia UK! Acclaimed theater, television, and film director Edward Hall returns to Chicago Shakespeare to take on the role of Artistic Director, Carl and Marilynn Thoma Chair. The appointment marks a homecoming for Hall, who has mai…
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I interview Laura Wood about her new book “Under Your Spell” Plus I review: Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz (Audiobook) And Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella (audiobook) Laura Wood recommends: Date with Destiny by Lucy Vine Love Story By Lindsey Kelk The Map That Led To You by Ella Mc…
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Charlotte Hope, renowned for her roles in "Game of Thrones" and "The Spanish Princess", joins Lucy in her childhood home in Dorset. Together, they dive into Duncan Macmillan's powerful play "Lungs" and the complexities of deciding to have children in an uncertain world. Charlotte shares her thoughts on balancing the demanding life of an actress wit…
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We talk all about Independent Bookshop Week - what, why & where. I talk to bookshop manager Ruth Brookes from Booka bookshop all about what makes Independent Bookshop Week so special. https://www.bookabookshop.co.uk https://www.booksaremybag.com/IndependentBookshopWeek/About #IndieBookshopWeek The three books Ruth recommends are: Twelve Moons - A Y…
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We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite …
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I interview L.J. Shepherd about her book The Trials of Lila Dalton I also review Sandwich by Catherine Newman The Troop by Nick Cutter Piglet by Lottie Hazell L J Shepherd recommends: The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini Unlawful Killings by Wendy Joseph KC The Escape Artist by Jonathan Freedland. Do join our Facebook group here: https://www.face…
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In the atmospheric setting of England’s largest and most elaborate provincial medieval city hall, wonderful tales were woven about Norwich’s dark past. We joined forces with performer Laura Cannell to create a magical night filled with tales of ghosts and witchcraft, secret tunnels and dreadful murders linked to this distinctive building in the hea…
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Ever wondered what it would be like to be caught in a living nightmare and shipped off to a mysterious island to attend a lethal boarding school? You can find out by joining Julia Golding and Lucy Strange on today’s episode of Mythmakers as they celebrate the publishing of Lucy's new middle grade novel: The Island at the Edge of Night. Stick around…
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William Shaw about his latest book: The Wild Swimmers Plus I review My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor, The Last Resort by Heidi Perks and The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard. The three books Williams recommends are: Body Language by A K Turner The Reader by Bernhard Schlink Dissolution by C J Sansom Join our Facebook group here: https://w…
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Francesca Moody, esteemed theatre producer of "Fleabag" and "Baby Reindeer", joins host Lucy Eaton for an eye-opening chat in this week's episode. Francesca shares her profound admiration for Dennis Kelly, choosing Jess' final monologue from "Love & Money" as her favourite speech. The conversation also explores Francesca's long-standing relationshi…
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Amazon has released its teaser trailer and the first 'behind the scenes' video of The Rings of Power: Season 2. Join Julia Golding on today’s episode of Mythmakers to find out what appears to be included in this upcoming season. Do you share our hopes and fears that this series might not regain its mojo? Is it too sprawling, as Julia believes, or d…
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I interview Imran Mahmood about his latest book called 'Finding Sophie' Plus I review ‘Dead Head’ by C J Skuse and ‘Greenwild - The World Behind The Door’ by Pari Thomson Imran mentions the latest Janice Hallet “The Examiner” out later this year. Plus his 3 book recommendations are: The Mars House by Natasha Pulley (out now) Hunted by Abir Mukherje…
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Very excitingly, Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis have announced that they are teaming up for a new film: The Hunt for Gollum. Join us on today’s episode of Mythmakers where Julia Golding will take us through the material that they will be drawing on and what the story possibilities are in this LotR prequel. Don't forget to let us know what you'd like…
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I interview Samuel Burr about The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers plus I review: You Are Here by David Nicholls Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly The Trawlerman by William Shaw Books recommended by Samuel Burr We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman The Night In Question by Susan Fletcher The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey Hos…
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Today on Mythmakers we enter into the second part of our discussion of evil in fantasy stories, progressing on to contemporary fantasy stories, and beginning with Harry Potter. Who is the most interesting evil character in Rowling's world? See if you agree with Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker’s picks! The discussion moves on to mad scientists, spa…
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I Interview Lucy Vine all about her latest book Date With Destiny and I also review: The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay Can’t Spell Treason without Tea by Rebecca Thorne Blessed Water by Margot Douaihy PLUS Lucy Vine recommends the following books: Pity Party by Daisy Buchanan Reasonable People by Caroline Hulse The Love Of My Afterlife by Kirsty…
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Special Friday Episode Interview with Helen Lederer about her new book Not That I’m Bitter PLUS Helen recommends the following books: Big Girl, Small Town by Michelle Gallen Wahala by Nikki May The Book Of Witty Women - Collection of short stories for the Comedy Women In Print Prize Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Terry Pratchett famously said that “dark lords should be rationed” - but there is so much more to say about evil in fantasy than the cliche of the dark lord in a sinister tower at the bottom right of your map! On today’s episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker look at the philosophical underpinnings of evil, starting with the Inklin…
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I interview C J Skuse author of the Sweetpea series, the lates one is “Thorn In My Side”. I also review A Sign Of Her Own by Sarah Marsh Five Minds by Guy Morpuss An Inspector Calls by J B Priestley PLUS C J Skuse recommends the following books: Fix the System, Not the Women by Laura Bates The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls by Mona Eltaha…
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This week’s enlightening conversation is thanks to esteemed actor Shaun Dooley, known for his roles in Apple’s recent “Criminal Record, “Broadchurch”, “Mr Bates vs The Post Office” and “Saltburn”. Joined by host Lucy Eaton, Shaun delves into the depths of Harold Pinter's timeless play, "The Caretaker," focusing on Aston's poignant monologue. Along …
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Join us on today’s episode of Mythmakers where we've boldly picked our top five moments in The Lord of the Rings novels! Have a listen as Julia Golding takes a closer look at each moment, diving into what exactly makes these five the top contenders. Agree with our choices? Let us know! For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writ…
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This is a short episode of two halves; the first recorded earlier this week with Philippa's top 6 books that she would like to see on the shortlist and then the second part recorded just after the shortlist was announced. Philippa has strong views, prepare yourself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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I interview Lesley Thomson about her latest book “The Mystery of Yew Tree House” Plus I review 4 more books from the Women’s Prize Fiction Longlist which include: Soldier sailor by Claire Kilroy 8 Lives of a Century Old Trickster by Mirinae Lee. Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad (audiobook version) A Trace of Sun by Pam Williams PLUS Lesley Thomsonrec…
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Join in on today’s episode of Mythmakers as we dive into the surprising similarities between writing historical fiction and fantasy fiction. Julia Golding, whose adult historical novel ‘The Persephone Code’ comes out this week, reflects on her experience of writing both. We go through the research, locations, rule setting and much more that goes in…
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I Interview Caz Frear about her latest book “Five Bad Deeds” Plus I review 4 more books from the Women’s Prize Fiction Longlist which include: Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie, Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan. And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliot. Hangman by Maya Binyam. PLUS Caz Frear recommends the following books: In the Woods by Tana French.…
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Step into the unsettling world of Oscar Wilde's Salomé as Lucy Eaton sits down with acclaimed author and visionary storyteller, Neil Gaiman (write of The Sandman, Good Omens and Coraline). Gaiman shares his insights and reflections on this iconic piece of literature, as he dissects the influence of Wilde's lesser known work. He offers a unique pers…
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Friday special with Alexandra potter I interview Alexandra Potter about her latest book “More Confessions of a Forty Something F Up” Alexander’s book recommendations are: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Excitements by C J Wray One Love by Matt Cain One Day by David Nicholls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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What's all this fuss about romantasy? Accompany Julia Golding on today’s episode of Mythmakers on a quest for the origin of this sub-fantasy genre, and for the subsequent deep dive into Rebecca Yarros' breakout success: Fourth Wing. Can you find the recipe for a successful romantasy? Is it too late to join in the craze if you are a writer whose boo…
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I interview C L Taylor about her latest book “Every Move You Make”. Plus I review another four books from the Women’s Prize Fiction longlist: Brotherless Night by V V Ganeshananthan In Defence Of The Act by Effie Black The Maiden by Kate Foster The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright. PLUS The 3 books CL Taylor recommends are: The Collector by John Fowl…
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Netflix’s 3 Body Problem has raised some questions as to whether or not it is right to move a story’s adaptation to a different country. Is it cultural appropriation or a justifiable reinterpretation? On today’s episode of Mythmakers, we’re taking a journey through Blade Runner, Matilda, and Wonka to HG Wells. Join the discussion as Julia Golding c…
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I discuss the Women's Prize Longlist and interview Alina Khawajah about her latest book “Maya’s Laws of Love” Plus I review four books from the Women’s Prize Fiction longlist: Western lane by Chetna Maroo Restless Dolly maunder - Kate Grenville River East River West - Aube Rey Lescure The Blue Beautiful World by Karen Lord The 3 books Alina recomme…
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In this episode, Isabella interviews Maya Wassell Smith, assistant curator of art at the National Maritime Museum and a PhD student at Cardiff University. The two discuss naval embroidery in all of its forms. Images and sources are available at @sewwhatpodcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The podcast has a website, sewwhatpodcast.com.…
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Iconic "Misfits" star Antonia Thomas takes centre stage on this week's Hear Me Out episode, offering an inside look into her illustrious career spanning both sides of the pond. Antonia delves into her favourite speech from Nina Segal's "Shooting Hedda Gabler," opens up about the challenges of pushing actors to their limits in film creation, and can…
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What makes for a good adaptation of a beloved book series? Today on Mythmakers, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker discuss the latest fantasy series to undergo a significant adaptation: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. What are the strengths of the book? What went wrong - or right - in the movie adaptation in 2010? And what has Disney made of t…
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