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Each week I am writing a piece of flash fiction about a particular myth or legend from British history, beginning with the next letter in the alphabet

A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A rich, captivating, and darkly humorous look into the evolution of apocalyptic thought, exploring how film and literature interact with developments in science, politics, and culture, and what factors drive our perennial obsession with the end of the world...

British Art Matters is the official podcast of the Berger Prize, awarded annually for excellence in British art history through the generosity of the Berger Collection Educational Trust; it is hosted by Dr Christina Faraday and brought to you by The Walpole Society. Across eight episodes each year, we explore cutting edge scholarship through conversations with shortlisted authors. Join us as we reveal the extraordinary dedication and creativity involved in researching and writing British art history.X: @WalpoleSocietyIG: @british_art_mattershttps://www.walpolesociety.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. ...

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‘Extraordinary’ Woman&Home A Roaring Girl was loud when she should be quiet, disruptive when she should be submissive, sexual when she should be pure, ‘masculine’ when she should be ‘feminine’. Meet the unsung heroines of British history who refused to play by the rules. Roaring...

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Weekly podcast, British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics, available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. Meet famous and infamous characters, walk with playwrights and peasants, and wander through castles and cathedrals. New episodes every Wednesday. Have a question about British history, something you’ve always wanted to know? Just ask! Let’s explore history together.

Brought to you by Penguin. Travel along with actor and podcaster Tim Downie as he explores the strange and beautiful places that have shaped British folklore. Tim brings to life the mystical stories that shape the character of our isles. Push through the bramble and briar to embark on a journey...

Al Murray's Book of British Common Sense helped Great Britain get back on her feet by providing an injection of common sense to counteract all the balls and waffle we've been subjected to in this once great nation of ours. Now he's back, and he's turning his attention to You. The Pub Landlord knows that you, like so many others in Broken Britain, need help to Help Yourselves.

How did Shakespeare sound to the audiences of his day? For the first time, this audio offers listeners the chance to hear England's greatest playwright performed by a company of actors using the pronunciation of his time. Under the guidance of Ben Crystal, actor, author of Shakespeare on Toast, and an expert in original Shakespearian pronunciation, the company performs some of Shakespeare's best-known poems, solo speeches, and scenes from the plays.

This captivating 1914 book offers an insightful glimpse into the structure and daily life of the British Army during the early days of World War I. Narrated by David Wales, it paints a vivid picture of military life at a pivotal moment in history.

WINNER OF THE HRF KEATING AWARD FOR BEST NON-FICTION CRIME BOOK 2018 An entertaining history of British thrillers from Casino Royale to The Eagle Has Landed, in which award-winning crime writer Mike Ripley reveals that, though Britain may have lost an empire, her thrillers helped save the world...

A podcast celebrating writing and creativity across fantasy, horror, and science-fiction, hosted by authors David Green and Robin CM Duncan.

This 1914 book gives a picture of the British Army structure and life in the early hours of World War I. Summary by david wales

The Red Cross Girls begin their wartime service in the British trenches. Amid explosions and medical emergencies, they learn the true meaning of bravery and selflessness.

In the summer of 2016, British Lit summer school students were challenged to record their partner discussions for the public. Here are their perspectives...

First rule of Book Club? You tell EVERYONE about Book Club. Second rule? Bring wine and your best British accent. Join Kit and Bridge, your two fake British friends, as they dissect books and swill lots of red and whites and everything in between.

The fight for women’s rights is unfinished business. But where do we begin? Join incredible women, including actor and activist Jameela Jamil, Sex Education writer Laurie Nunn, Nubian Skin founder Ade Hassan, Olympic gold medal winner Victoria Pendleton and feminist icon Susie Orbach, as they talk to British Library curator Polly Russell about all things sexual liberation, intersectionality, mental health and more. Find out about the long history of women fighting for justice, discover remarkable characters from the past and hear from women today who are challenging and changing the world ...

Buzzing, creative, brave. Places of sanctuary, freedom, and the unexpected. Libraries don’t just keep our stories safe; they’re where new stories begin. Meet the people around the world making amazing things happen in them. Hosted by Cleo Laskarin from our exhibitions team. Books are only the beginning. Libraries are alive, and they’re anything but silent. Supported by the Eccles Centre for American Studies at the British Library. A Pixiu Production.