The Essay Episodes Available now
The Saturday Night Massacre—Autumn 1973
3/5 Michael Goldfarb on the moment when the Watergate scandal became a constitutional crisis.
The October War—Autumn 1973
2/5 Michael Goldfarb explores the meaning of the October War between Israel and its neighbours
The Chilean Coup—Autumn 1973
1/5 Michael Goldfarb reflects on the coup in Chile 1973 that overthrew Salvador Allende.
Glenn Patterson—If Walls Could Talk
5/5 Novelist Glenn Patterson with a uniquely Belfast view of Derry, UK City of Culture 2013.
Nuala Hayes—If Walls Could Talk
4/5 Actress Nuala Hayes explores shirt-making and storytelling in Derry, UK City of Culture.
Brian McGilloway—If Walls Could Talk
3/5 Crime novelist Brian McGilloway explores how a city can shape a writer.
Neil Cowley—If Walls Could Talk
2/5 Composer Neil Cowley revisits his year as musician-in-residence for Derry-Londonderry.
Susan McKay—If Walls Could Talk
1/5 Journalist Susan McKay returns to her native Derry to ask what is a 'City of Culture'?
Episode 3—Between the Essays Retrospective
3/5 Audio producers from around the world bring a touch of Between the Ears to The Essay.
Matthew Sweet—Sound of Cinema: You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet
5/5 Matthew Sweet explores silence in film and the effect on sound of digital technology.
