The Essay Episodes Available now
Episode 1—The Sound and the Fury
1/5 Andrew Martin explains 'phonophobia' and the strange measures he takes to banish it.
The Canon of Comics—New Generation Thinkers, 2011
5/5 Jon Adams compares the work of modern comic book enthusiasts to ancient biblical scholars.
Looking beyond the Dead—New Generation Thinkers, 2011
4/5 Zoe Norridge ask why photos of Africa fix perceptions of the continent at its worst times.
Light in the Dark—New Generation Thinkers, 2011
3/5 Alexandra Harris explores the history of artificial light through literary sources.
Parallels and Paradoxes—New Generation Thinkers, 2011
2/5 Shahidha Bari examines the ideas behind the founding of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra.
The Entrepreneur—New Generation Thinkers, 2011
1/5 Philip Roscoe asks whether our expectations of the lone entrepreneur are unrealistic.
Dunkirk—British War Films of the 50s
Simon Heffer on one of the last and best-loved films of the post WWII era: Dunkirk.
Carve Her Name with Pride—British War Films of the 50s
Writer Simon Heffer celebrates the 1958 film Carve Her Name with Pride.
The Dam Busters—British War Films of the 50s
Simon Heffer discusses the depiction of British heroism in the film The Dam Busters.
The Colditz Story—British War Films of the 50s
Simon Heffer discusses the film The Colditz Story, which celebrated British resilience.
