Radios and podcasts : Tag Literature
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Aesop's Fables Podcast
Aesop's Fables Podcast collects the timeless moral fables of the Greek storyteller Aesop. A perenial choice for the early education of children, these brief tales of virtuous living can be enjoyed by the young and old alike.
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Start the Week
Weekly discussion programme, setting the cultural agenda every Monday
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Completely Burns
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns - over 300 poems have been recorded by actors from all generations. Visit bbc.co.uk/robertburns for more from Robert Burns.
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Beaks & Geeks
On Beaks & Geeks, we have candid conversations with authors. We seek to learn more about the people behind great books.
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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - Science Fiction Writer Interviews, Movie Reviews, Fantasy/Horror/Sci-Fi
Author David Barr Kirtley discusses fantasy and science fiction with guests such as George R. R. Martin (#22), Richard Dawkins (#46), Paul Krugman (#61), Simon Pegg (#39), Margaret Atwood (#94), Philip Pullman (#76), Neil deGrasse Tyson (#32), and Ursula K. Le Guin (#65). The A.V. Club calls the show, "An informative and impressively in-depth podcast well worth checking out," and io9 lists it as one of "13 Smart Podcasts That Will Feed Your Hunger for Knowledge and Ideas." Help crowdfund us at patreon.com/geeks
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Iain Dale’s Book Club
If you’re a reader, this is the podcast for you. Iain Dale speaks to some of the world’s biggest authors about what inspired them to write their books
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Lingua Franca
Lingua Franca, presented by Richard Buckham, looks at all aspects of language: language old, modern, and even invented. Through interviews and prepared talks, the program features experts who analyse a single topic of interest to users and lovers of language.
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Much Ado About Shakespeare
A series of podcasts in which we'll go behind the scenes of brand new productions from the RSC and discuss the themes behind the plays of the world's greatest ever writer.
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National Theatre: Podcasts
Welcome to our podcast collection featuring live recordings from National Theatre events including performances, discussions and interviews with people such as Danny Boyle, John Lithgow, James Corden, Peter Hall and Julie Walters. This collection is updated regularly with content on current productions and events, as well as some treasures from our archive.
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Peter and Wendy by J. M. Barrie
Peter and Wendy tells the classic story of Peter Pan, a mischievous little boy who can fly, and his adventures on the island of Neverland with Wendy and her brothers, the fairy Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, the Indian princess Tiger Lily, and the pirate Captain Hook. (Introduction modified from Wikipedia)
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Reasonable Doubts Podcast
Reasonable Doubts takes an informative and humorous look at religion from a freethinking perspective; offering news and commentary of interest to skeptics, atheists, agnostics, humanists, courageous religious believers looking for a challenge and freethinkers of all persuasions. In addition to interviewing the top minds in skepticism (former guests include Christopher Hitchens, Susan Jacoby, Paul Kurtz, Edward Tabash, DJ Grothe) RD offers regular segments on counter-apologetics, biblical criticism, creationism intelligent design and church state issues. RD also examines the psychology of religion, reviewing recent and exciting research you won't hear about anywhere else. Tune in for a hard-hitting critique of religion balanced by plenty of humor, a fair-minded attitude and a commitment to critical thinking. Check out our website at doubtcast.org for information, episode links or to email questions, comments and challenges. Reasonable Doubts...for those who won't just take things on fai
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Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare’s most well-known play is more than most people realize. While it is the story of star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, it is also the story of two families in the middle of a bitter feud. Many people avoid the story because they believe it will be too difficult to read, but this is not true at all. Within a few paragraphs, the play captures your imagination and attention. Juliet is 13 years old and is love with the son of her father’s enemy. Her father has promised that she will marry another boy when it is time, but she refuses to accept the suit. One night, Romeo sneaks into a ball in Juliet’s home (in hopes of seeing a girl he is in love with) when he overhears Juliet speaking of her love for him. He steps out of the shadows and they decide to marry. They are married the next day in secret. It is discovered that Romeo snuck into the ball and Juliet’s cousin is angry and challenges him to a duel. When Romeo refuses to fight, a man is killed and Romeo …
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The Book Club
The Book Club is a podcast from the avid readers at Magic Radio. You'll hear interviews with authors about their latest books – from fiction to baking, tales of real-life adventure and guides to living a better life.
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The Guardian Australia: Culture Podcast
The Guardian Australia's culture team are often joined by performers, writers, musicians, and artists of every form. They discuss the news, trends, events and everything else which encompass Australia’s incredible culture
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The Richard and Judy Book Club Podcast
The Richard and Judy Book Club Podcast
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Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast
Join Zing Tsjeng, editor at Vice, and some of the UK's most inspirational women and brilliant authors, including Dolly Alderton, Scarlett Curtis and Sharmadean Reid, as they chat about what feminism means to millennials today, the forgotten female writers who have inspired them, the women who are reshaping the world of work today, and the inspirational women who have been unjustly written out of the narrative. The Women’s Prize for Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and taking place over six fantastic nights, this series will take you along for a wonderful ride as we gain unique access to the shortlisted authors, and the fabulous 2019 prize winner. Sit back and enjoy. For more details head over to www.womensprizeforfiction.co.uk or check out #WomensPrize and @WomensPrize on Twitter and Instagram.
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5by5 - The UIE Book Club
The UIE Book Club is a live interview show featuring in-depth conversations about usability, content, and more, with the authors themselves. Hosted by Jared Spool.
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Anything But Silent
Buzzing, creative, brave. Libraries don’t just keep our stories safe; they’re where new stories begin. Meet the people making amazing things happen in them. Hosted by Cleo Laskarin from the British Library’s exhibitions team. Discover more at www.bl.uk. Supported by the Eccles Centre for American Studies at the British Library. A Pixiu Production.
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World Book Club
The world's great authors discuss their best-known novel.
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I Should Be Writing
The podcast for wanna-be fiction writers
