Best Robert Holt Podcasts (2026)

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Dave Porter (Pluribus) 1:05:57

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Composer Dave Porter joins SCORE to discuss the musical storytelling of paradigm-shattering sci-fi series PLURIBUS on Apple TV, the process of working with creator Vince Gilligan on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and why a tight-knit creative team is the key to never, ever letting a spoiler leak before an episode is out.Dave discusses his upbri…

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Series 2. Episode 8. (Updated) The Lambeth Articles to Hampton Court; No Bishop – No King. Part 1. Britain, its beginnings, language and religion 26:33

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Audio • Season 2 • Episode 8 • The Lambeth Articles to Hampton Court, No Bishop, No King!. Part 1. Britain and its beginnings, language and religion. Artwork • Lambeth Palace. Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Located in North Lambeth on the south bank of the River Thames, it stands roughly 400 yards s…

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Season 2 • Episode 8 • (Updated) The Lambeth Articles to Hampton Court, No Bishop, No King!. Part 1. Britain and its beginnings, language and religion. (Transcript added). 26:33

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Regular episode • Season 2 • Episode 8 • Season 2 • Episode 8 • (Updated) The Lambeth Articles to Hampton Court, No Bishop, No King!. Part 1. Britain and its beginnings, language and religion. (Transcript added). (New) The Lambeth Articles to Hampton Court, No Bishop, No King!. (Transcript added). Part 1. Britain and its beginnings, language and re…

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Daniel Lopatin (‘Marty Supreme’) aka Oneohtrix Point Never 1:10:26

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Electronic music pioneer Daniel Lopatin (aka Oneohtrix Point Never) joins SCORE to discuss his explosive new score to A24’s MARTY SUPREME, directed by Josh Safdie, as well as his background as a godfather of the late-2000s “Vaporwave” music genre and his ongoing record producing with singer-songwriter Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd).Daniel dives into his…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Excerpt) : Read by Dominic Gerrard 19:31

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Dominic shares an excerpt from his upcoming audiobook of A Christmas Carol which will be released in the New Year ... MERRY CHRISTMAS !!! This content is not available for AI training or scraping. All rights reserved. Recording and Artwork owned by Dominic Gerrard Support the show If you'd like to make a donation to support the costs of producing t…

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The Muppet Christmas Carol: with Meredith Braun 42:40

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This Christmas Eve ... Dominic is joined by the inimitable Meredith Braun, who played Scrooge's love interest Belle - opposite Michael Caine (and Fozziwig!) - in Brian Henson's The Muppet Christmas Carol ... Meredith shares her memories of filming the role, whilst simultaneously playing Eponine in the iconic West End production of Les Miserables ..…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Part Two) 📚 : with John Bowen 52:37

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Part One) 📚 : with John Bowen 55:00

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It’s Christmas Eve, and Dominic takes a deep dive with you all through A Christmas Carol. Returning to the series is the inimitable Prof. John Bowen (who recently worked on David Edgar’s Carol adaptation for the RSC) and who like many of us, re-reads this ghostly little book every Christmas and has pondered its power and meaning for decades. The Ca…

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A Dickensian Christmas Dinner: with Pen Vogler 40:44

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Dominic is joined by the wonderful award winning food historian Pen Vogler who returns to the podcast to talk about Dickensian Christmas Dinners ... Focusing on Dickens' five Christmas books - A Christmas Carol, The Chimes, The Cricket on the Hearth, The Battle of Life and The Haunted Man - Pen explores what the characters eat and why. From the Cra…

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THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH 📚 : with Lydia Craig 54:32

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Dominic is joined again by the inimitable Dr. Lydia Craig where they dive into Dickens' third Christmas Book, with readings from the award-winning actress Penelope Rawlins The Cricket On The Hearth - published 180 years ago this year - explodes into life from the very start and hardly pauses for breath until the very end. Its unrelenting pace sweep…

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Christmas Carols: with Harry Christophers & The Sixteen 52:28

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Dominic is joined by the inimitable Harry Christophers CBE , founder and conductor of The Sixteen, one of the worlds most revered choral ensembles. With thanks to CORO for these stunning Christmas excerpts: Carol of the Bells Apple / Spotify Pilgrim Jesus Apple / Spotify Of a Rose Apple / Spotify This Have I Done ... Apple / Spotify Lo, How a Rose …

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‘What Brutal Hand …?': with Lydia Craig 4:36

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*This episode focuses on the theme of domestic violence* Dominic shares a bonus fragment from his last interview with Dr. Lydia Craig on The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain ... It is a moment in the story where Redlaw comes across ‘a woman sitting on the stairs, either asleep or forlorn’ and ‘whose head’ is ‘bent down on her hands and knees.’ R…

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THE HAUNTED MAN AND THE GHOST'S BARGAIN 📚 : with Lydia Craig 54:02

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Today’s episode is on Dickens’ final Christmas Book The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain. A deeply powerful story, where the chemist, Stephen Redlaw is offered the chance to forget all his painful memories by a Phantom who is a ghastly copy of himself drawn from the shadows in his study. Redlaw accepts the ghost’s bargain … but then faces a desp…

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The Christmas Illustrations: with Lucinda Hawksley 48:16

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This episode marks the 3rd birthday of Charles Dickens: A Brain on Fire! 🔥 In this first Christmas episode for 2024 Dominic is joined again by the critically acclaimed author, broadcaster, and art-historian Lucinda Hawksley. And as they return to Dickens’ Christmas books their focus this time is on the illustrations found in each of them. Many of y…

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Three MORE Dickensian Christmases! Read by Rebecca Tanwen, Tom Andrews & Chris Nayak 30:55

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Dominic takes three more Dickensian Christmas Readings from the archives: The Battle of Life, The Haunted Man And The Ghost's Bargain & The Holly-Tree Read by Rebecca Tanwen, Tom Andrews and Chris Nayak HAPPY CHRISTMAS !!! These readings were first published separately in December 2023 Support the show If you'd like to make a donation to support th…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL & Other Christmas Books📚: with Robert Douglas Fairhurst 57:15

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By Dominic Gerrard

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Three Dickensian Christmases: Read by Gina Beck, Carlyss Peer & Tom Bennett 32:54

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Dominic dips into the Christmas archives to bring you three Dickensian Christmas Readings from The Pickwick Papers, The Chimes & The Cricket on the Hearth ... Published here in one episode for the first time. Our cast of readers include Gina Beck, Carlyss Peer and Tom Bennett … HAPPY CHRISTMAS !!! These readings were originally published separately…

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THE GOBLINS WHO STOLE A SEXTON 📚(Then Wrote a Carol & Rang A New Year In!) with Claire Wood 1:10:56

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Dominic is joined by the wonderful Dr. Claire Wood again for a special Christmas episode on Charles Dickens' The Story of the Goblins who Stole a Sexton; A Christmas Carol and The Chimes ... Reading extracts from these stories is the brilliant actor Tom Andrews ... HAPPY CHRISTMAS!! This episode was originally broadcast on 21st December 2022 Suppor…

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Dickens' Carol Manuscript : with Philip Palmer 28:15

20d ago28:15

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Dominic is joined by the inimitable Dr. Philip Palmer: Robert H. Taylor Curator & Department Head of Literary and Historical Manuscripts at the Morgan Library & Museum and custodian of Charles Dickens' one and only handwritten manuscript of A Christmas Carol ... Here Philip shares many of the secrets of the manuscript, such as the ideas and phrases…

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"Master Humphrey's Christmas": Read by Dominic Gerrard 13:59

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Dominic reads a quietly enchanting festive episode from “Master Humphrey’s Clock” by Charles Dickens. Master Humphrey is wandering the snowy streets, one 25th December, and casually walks into a tavern. A decision that will change his life forever ... A MERRY CHRISTMAS to all you listeners, wherever in the world you are! Support the show If you'd l…

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The Lost Portrait: with Emma Rutherford 39:57

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Dominic’s guest today is the inimitable Emma Rutherford who recalls her time working on the rediscovery of a lost portrait of Dickens, painted by Margaret Gillies in 1843, and lost for over a century until its serendipitous reappearance at a South African auction. A pivotal snapshot of Dickens' life, the portrait's story hints at the profound bond …

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING !!! ☃️🎩⛓️🎄👻 0:50

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Welcome to CHRISTMAS at Charles Dickens: A Brain on Fire! 🔥 The very first of our special Festive will go live shortly ... And If you’re new to this series, there are some incredible episodes already waiting for you to listen to. Interviews with leading actors, academics, writers, historians, and descendants of the great man him self! Guests such a…

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What Matters in Jane Austen & Charles Dickens? : with John Mullan 41:00

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Dominic is joined by returning guest, the inimitable Professor John Mullan: author of What Matters in Jane Austen? (now released in a 250th Birthday Edition) and The Artful Dickens - both published by Bloomsbury Press In a lively chat, John sheds light on the tricks, devices and styles of these two incredible writers: Jane Austen and Charles Dicken…

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The Cock Lane Ghost: with Emma Clery 47:00

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Dominic is joined by the inimitable Prof. Emma Clery - author of The Rise of Supernatural Fiction 1762-1800 and Professor of English Literature at Uppsala University, Sweden. They continue this month’s theme of the supernatural, taking you on a journey into the heart of an event that caused a sensation in Georgian London, and would inspire Dickens …

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TO BE READ AT DUSK 📚: with Emily Middleton 29:16

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The ghostly episodes continue as Dominic welcomes back the inimitable Dr. Emily Middleton who helps piece together the scattered psychological fragments that create Dickens' To Be Read at Dusk ... Five couriers sit high up watching the sun set over snowy peaks of the St Bernard's Pass, their minds flitting from one strange unsettling anecdote to an…

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Headless Horsemen & Morphean Space: with Kirstin Mills 37:59

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Dominic is joined by the inimitable Dr. Kirstin Mills Senior Lecturer and Director of the Master of Research & Graduate Diploma of Research in the Faculty of Arts, at Macquarie University. Kirstin's recent articles include the chapter "Morphean Space and the Metaphysics of Nightmare ..." published in Gothic Dreams and Nightmares for Manchester Univ…

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Series 2 Episode 9 - The Deprivations of the Puritan Non-Conformists. 25:16

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Audio • Season 2 • Episode 9 • The Deprivations of the Puritan Non-Conformists Artwork • Portrait of Richard Bancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury. Lord Clarendon, in praise of him stated that “If Bancroft had lived, he would have quickly extinguished all the fire in England that was kindled at Geneva.” Music 1 • “O Mistress Mine” Composer : • Thomas …

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Series 2 Episode 9 - The Deprivations of the Puritan Non-Conformists (Transcript added). 25:16

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Regular episode Season 2 9 Series 2 Episode 9 - The Deprivations of the Puritan Non-Conformists (Transcript added). Audio • Season 2 • Episode 9 • The Deprivations of the Puritan Non-Conformists Artwork • Portrait of Richard Bancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury. Lord Clarendon, in praise of him stated that “If Bancroft had lived, he would have quickl…

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The Lawyer and The Ghost: Read by Jonathan Broadbent 7:48

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This Halloween ... actor Jonathan Broadbent reads one of the interpolated ghost stories, from The Pickwick Papers In The Lawyer and The Ghost a somewhat disreputable young Lawyer has retired to his meagre lodgings one night and is forced to debate with something not of this world ... Support the show If you'd like to make a donation to support the …

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THE BLACK VEIL 📚: with Andrew Smith 43:38

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This Halloween Dominic is joined by the inimitable Prof. Andrew Smith who guides us through Dickens' The Black Veil and his latest book Dickens and the Gothic (for Cambridge University Press) Perhaps calling to mind Susan Hill’s The Woman In Black … The Black Veil begins with a young man sitting by the fire one winter’s night, with cosy thoughts of…

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!! 🎃 5:09

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Dominic announces a new series of Charles Dickens: A Brain on Fire!🔥 and share some personal stories of haunting ... Support the show If you'd like to make a donation to support the costs of producing this series you can buy 'coffees' right here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dominicgerrard Thank you so much! Host: Dominic Gerrard Series Artwork: Lén…

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Fight Another Day 4:06

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One week before Robert Roberson’s scheduled execution, the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals issues a stay. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By NBC News

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The Reckoning 19:27

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With Robert Roberson’s execution just days away, his lawyer launches a frantic scramble to save his life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By NBC News

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A Date To Die 29:56

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As Robert Roberson’s execution nears, his attorney uncovers critical evidence and unlikely new allies, including Texas lawmakers and the detective who helped put Robert on death row. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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“I'm Astonished” 25:36

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Attorney Gretchen Sween takes on Robert's case and pieces together Nikki’s overlooked medical history. She tracks down a witness from his trial who has new information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Nikki 28:49

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When 2-year-old Nikki is rushed to a Texas hospital and doesn’t survive, her father, Robert Roberson, is accused of causing her death. Prosecutors say he shook and beat her in a case of "shaken baby syndrome." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Introducing: The Last Appeal 1:30

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Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to be executed on October 16th for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. Lester is on the ground in Texas, where he examines the evidence against Roberson and talks to the people closest to the case, including the lead detective, who now believes he helpe…

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The War of the Worlds: with Jeff Wayne 36:14

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Dominic now to Jeff Wayne about the creation of his masterpiece The Musical Version of The War of the Worlds ... At time of recording this multiplatinum album has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and is currently running as an Immersive Experience in London. It features searing performances from Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott as the crazed Parson Na…

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Two Cities: with Jeff Wayne 22:31

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Dominic speaks to the award-winning composer Jeff Wayne about Two Cities (his Musical adaptation of A Tale of Two Cities) that opened at the Palace Theatre, in London's West End, on 27th February 1969 Despite a run of just 44 performances, Two Cities was Nominated for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards - with its star Edward Woodward also …

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Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson 1:26:27

5M ago1:26:27

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Drummer, DJ, producer, Oscar-winning documentary director, composer and musical director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson joins SCORE from John Mayer’s private writing room at Henson Recording Studios! Ahmir discusses the absolutely bonkers music mashup from 50 years of Saturday Night Live, featured in his Emmy-nominated documentary LADIES & GENTLEMEN: 5…

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PICTURES FROM ITALY 📚: with Pete Orford 37:19

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In the July of 1844 Dickens, his wife Catherine, their five children, his sister-in-law Georgina - plus three servants and their dog Timber - left London for Italy. What followed was an extraordinary adventure for them all. Returning to the series to talk to Dominic about his new Oxford University Press edition of Pictures From Italy is the inimita…

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The Manuscript at Staplehurst: with Leon Litvack 17:40

5M ago17:40

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Bonus Episode! In which Dr. Leon Litvack recounts Dickens' dramatic retrieval of Part 16 of the Manuscript of Our Mutual Friend from the swaying carriage at Staplehurst; and reveals, here for the first time, a key discovery he has made; plus the cut sections he has restored in his new Oxford University Press Edition of the novel ... Support the sho…

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OUR MUTUAL FRIEND 📚: with Leon Litvack 44:02

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Dominic is joined by Dr. Leon Litvack whose new edition of Our Mutual Friend for Oxford University Press will be published in November Leon is a reader at Queen’s University Belfast, and is an expert analyst of Dickens’ letters, manuscripts & handwriting. As well as being the Principal Editor of the Dickens Letters Project and Joint General Editor …

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John Murphy & David Fleming (Superman) 1:12:03

5M ago1:12:03

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Superstar composers John Murphy and David Fleming finally enter the same room (you read that correctly) after an unusual but groundbreaking experience co-composing the score for James Gunn’s SUPERMAN. How John’s electric guitar-focused approach (he writes themes on a zany guitar he named Ned Flanders) harnessed the majesty of John Williams’ iconic …

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Vincent Van Gogh: with Carol Jacobi 40:30

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Vincent Van Gogh was an avid reader of Dickens. Throughout his life Dickens' works provided not only a mental 'scaffold' that helped him to believe in his own mission as an artist, but also pull himself out of deep depressions ... Here to talk to Dominic today about the powerful connection between Dickens and Van Gogh is the inimitable Carol Jacobi…

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The Verse of Charles Dickens: with Lydia Craig & Emily Middleton 38:51

6M ago38:51

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Dickens' genius as a novelist is acknowledged the world over ... but what was he like as a poet? Joining Dominic today to find out are the inimitable Dr. Lydia Craig & Dr. Emily Middleton who have just co-authored The Verse of Charles Dickens (Edinburgh University Press) Support the show If you'd like to make a donation to support the costs of prod…

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(Encore!) BLEAK HOUSE 📚: with Stephen Fry 49:07

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Ahead of a new series Dominic re-shares the most popular episode of this show so far! Bleak House with the inimitable Stephen Fry who takes the listener on an intricate journey through the fog and mystery of Dickens' thrilling masterpiece. And reading extracts from Esther's narrative is the brilliant Sally Scott And here is a link to Miriam Margoly…

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Finneas O’Connell (Disclaimer) 1:10:26

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Oscar and Grammy-winning songwriter and composer Finneas O’Connell breaks down his journey into film composing and working with Oscar winning director Alfonso Cuarón on the hit miniseries DISCLAIMER. Finneas dives into his work with Billie Eilish and how it led to meeting Cuarón, the frightening first steps and self doubt of getting started (VENGEA…

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Series 2 Episode 7 - From Refugees to Millenary and the New King. - Shorter listen. 27:06

8M ago27:06

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Regular episode • Season 2 • 7 • From Refugees to Millenary and the New King Artwork • Funeral of Queen Elizabeth I-April 28, 1603. Published by janetwertman Music •Drop, drop, slow tears.Sung by the Cambridge Chorale, in Ely Cathedral. The cathedral's location on a raised island made it a prominent landmark in the flat Fens, earning it the nicknam…

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Series 2 Episode 6 - Exiles in Amsterdam. 36:09

8M ago36:09

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Regular episode • Season 2 • Episode 6 • Exiles in Amsterdam. Artwork •The Canons of Dort, or Canons of Dordrecht. Formally titled The Decision of the Synod of Dort on the Five Main Points of Doctrine in Dispute in the Netherlands, is an exposition of orthodox Reformed soteriology against Arminianism, by the National Synod held in the Dutch city of…