The Essay Episodes Available now
Communication Withheld—Listen Harder
Actor Sophie Stone explores communication, performance and deaf identity.
1970s, Into the Mainstream—Renewing the Past: The BBC and Early Music
Nicholas Kenyon explores early music at the BBC in the 1970s.
1950s and 60s, Performance in Period Style—Renewing the Past: The BBC and Early Music
Nicholas Kenyon explores early music at the BBC in the 1950s and 60s.
1940s, New Life for Old Music—Renewing the Past: The BBC and Early Music
Nicholas Kenyon explores early music at the BBC in the 1940s.
1930s, Creating a National Music—Renewing the Past: The BBC and Early Music
Nicholas Kenyon explores early music at the BBC in the 1930s.
1920s, Reviving Old Ayres—Renewing the Past: The BBC and Early Music
Nicholas Kenyon explores early music at the BBC in the 1920s.
Diversity—The Beeb and the Bard
Samuel West and Andrea Smith discuss diversity in BBC radio's productions of Shakespeare.
Radiophonia—The Beeb and the Bard
Samuel West and Andrea Smith discuss sound in BBC radio's productions of Shakespeare.
A century of Juliets—The Beeb and the Bard
Actor Samuel West and Dr Andrea Smith discuss changing styles of acting in Shakespeare.
Shakespeare in war and peace—The Beeb and the Bard
Samuel West and Andrea Smith talk about performances of Shakespeare during WWII.
