Horrific murders that led to public debate about the ethics of true crime as drama
Victorian
Shedcast 41c Reform - Members Only
Shedcast 40b Discovering the Nation - Members Only
Sh 39d Victorian Rural Life – Challenge and Change - Members Only
Sh 39c Victorian Rural Life: Variety and Conflict - Members Only
Sh 39b: Victorian Rural Life: Household and Labourers - Members Only
Sh 39a Victorian Rural Life: Region and Elite - Members Only
Victorian Rural Life: Introduction - Members Only
HiT Zulu
The 1964 Epic Zulu, first major role for Michael Caine was super popular – I saw it in my youth for sure. So how well has it worn? Is itRead More
Sh 36a British Constitution and Law The Early Middle Ages - Members Only
We discuss what a Constitution is; and then go in search of one and the development of justice in English Medieval history, from the Anglo Saxons to Edward IIRead More
Sh 34 John Clare – the Peasant Poet - Members Only
HiT Immortal Beloved
The story of Beethoven’s life and music, through the lens of the mystery he left behind – who was the ‘Immortal Beloved?’ The Music is great, by the way.
Gold, Praise and Glory
Same Hume introduces English trade and exploration in the Tudor era – the trade companies that spring up after 1550 and the discovery ventures that follow. With a bit ofRead More
Geronimo An American Legend
The 1993 film which tries to present a balanced picture of Geronimo and his armed resistance – through the eyes of a young US army officer. Geronimo: An American Legend covers justRead More
HiT Charge of the Light Brigade
Director Tony Richardson came from a background of kitchen sink dramas that challenged the accepted social norms. In Charge of the Light Brigade, he brought that same critical eye toRead More
222a The Tower of London by James Holdstock
James Holdstock is a big fan of The Tower of London; he talks about a fortress which has a history as winding, bloody, mysterious and inspiring as England’s, and is a mustRead More