The Essay Episodes Available now
The Meaning of Trees: Hawthorn—The Meaning of Trees, Series 2
2/5 Professor Fiona Stafford on hawthorn trees, which have divided Britain for centuries.
The Meaning of Trees: Pine—The Meaning of Trees, Series 2
1/5 Professor Fiona Stafford on the workhorse of the forest, the pine tree.
Dylan's Bardic Heritage—Dylan Thomas Centenary
5/5 Poet and musician Twm Morys explores links between Dylan Thomas and Wales's poetic past.
Dylan Over the Pond—Dylan Thomas Centenary
4/5 Writer and poet Kevin Powell explores Dylan Thomas's influence on black American writers.
Tracing Dylan's Pathway—Dylan Thomas Centenary
3/5 Gwyneth Lewis takes a personal journey through the language of Dylan Thomas.
A Childhood Encounter with Dylan—Dylan Thomas Centenary
2/5 Andrew Davies reflects on the influence of Dylan Thomas, growing up in Wales in the 1950s.
Crossing Dylan's Boundaries—Dylan Thomas Centenary
1/5 John Goodby explores the ways in which Dylan Thomas's poetry and life crossed boundaries.
Dan Cruikshank on Robert Adam—Georgian Portraits
5/5 Dan Cruikshank on the work of neo-classical architect and interior designer Robert Adam.
Martin Rowson on William Hogarth—Georgian Portraits
4/5 Writer and cartoonist Martin Rowson discusses the satiric genius of William Hogarth.
Amanda Vickery on Elizabeth Parker Shackleton—Georgian Portraits
3/5 Historian Amanda Vickery explores the life of Elizabeth Parker Shackleton.
