Podcasts about gcse english literature

In a change from the norm the lads take a look at and listen to the J.B. Priestly play An Inspector Calls. Still used as part of the GCSE English Literature exams it's a bit of a classic. Written in 1945 and based on a time period of 1912 it's a tale of the moralities of society during the time period and how people are often tenuously connected with massive cumulative affects on an individual.  Thanks Poppy for the  suggestion!to get in touch email us at  backtothefilm202gmail.com

Join us to celebrate 5x15's fifteenth birthday! To mark the occasion, we'll be back at The Tabernacle in February for a very special evening, featuring a truly stellar line-up of speakers: Harriet Walter, John Crace, Jonathan Freedland, Theresa Lola and Chloe Dalton. Expect captivating stories about Shakespeare's women, as reinterpreted by a beloved classical actress; the inspiring work of a German Jewish author writing during the Second World War; poetry and diasporic experience; a transformative encounter with an injured hare in the countryside and a satirical look at British politics - from the point of view of Herbie the dog. Theresa Lola is a poet, writer, and creative practitioner. She was the appointed Young People's Laureate for London in the year 2019-20. In 2018 she was the co-winner of the Brunel International African Poetry Prize. Her work is included in the OCR's GCSE English Literature syllabus. As a practitioner she infuses poetry to deliver creative outcomes. She has worked on projects by the National Gallery, Dulwich Picture Gallery, and presented an audio documentary on BBC Radio 4. She has been commissioned by Selfridges, Rimowa, and Hush. Her second poetry collection, Ceremony for the Nameless (2024), is published by Penguin. Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

Lynda finds Emma reading a book, and Emma shares her news that she's going back to college to get her GCSE English Literature. Lynda's delighted for her. They discuss the book Emma's reading and it soon becomes apparent they're at cross purposes. Emma recognises none of the aspects Lynda mentions, and panics that if she can't spot what's going on, she won't do well on her course. Lynda confesses she hasn't actually read the book but only seen the film adaptation. Relieved Emma promises not to tell anyone her secret. Jazzer and Tracy can't believe the registrar for their wedding has been called away to a family emergency. Tracy thinks it's because she and Jazzer saw each other in the morning. They should have stayed apart. Superstitions aside, the fact remains they currently don't have a wedding. Susan's appalled, and directs Chelsea and Brad to sort it out. They take up the challenge. Meanwhile Susan attends to Jazzer's outfit and Tracy's make-up. Brad and Chelsea return with the news they've been successful. After a sit-in staged by Chelsea and some judicious time and distance calculations by Brad, they've secured a registrar from Felpersham. It will be late in the day but Susan pledges to stick around until they're married, and orders everyone else to do the same. Nobody leaves until this wedding's happened. Everyone's buoyant after the event, though Tracy tries unsuccessfully to ban photographs in case their secret's discovered. The day ends in a happy flurry of confetti.

In this episode, Anna gives a summary of Bayonet Charge by Ted Hughes. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna gives a summary of the use of structure and form in, as well as some comparisions you could make with, Robert Browning's My Last Duchess. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna takes a look at the use of characterisation, as well as some key themes in, Robert Browning's My Last Duchess. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna gives a summary of Robert Browning's My Last Duchess. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna takes a look at the use of structure and form as well as some comparisons you could make with Ted Hughes' Bayonet Charge. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna gives a summary of the themes of patriotism and inhumanity in Ted Hughes' Bayonet Charge. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna gives a summary of the themes of brutality, danger and powerlessness in Ted Hughes' Bayonet Charge. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna gives a summary of the structure and form of your extract of The Prelude by William Wordsworth. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna gives a summary of the content and structure of War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna gives a summary of the themes of fear and foreboding in The Prelude by William Wordsworth. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna gives a summary of the set extract from The Prelude by William Wordsworth - she looks at context and themes. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna gives a summary of the use of imagery as well as highlights some key comparisons and quotations for War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna takes a look at the structure of Exposure by Wilfred Owen for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. She also examines some key quotes, and ways you could compare the poem to others in the collection. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna gives a summary of personification and imagery in the set extract from The Prelude by William Wordsworth. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna gives a summary of the key poetic techniques in Exposure by Wilfred Owen for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna takes a look at the use of contrast in War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy. Perfect for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this podcast, Anna looks at how irony and juxtaposition are used in Seamus Heaney's Storm on the Island for your AQA GCSE Power and Conflict poetry revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna gives a summary of Exposure by Wilfred Owen for your AQA GCSE Poetry Power and Conflict Revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna looks at the use of language in London by William Blake for your AQA GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna looks at the use of imagery related to safety and to danger in Storm on the Island by Seamus Heaney for your AQA GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

In this episode, Anna summarises Storm on the Island by Seamus Heaney for your AQA GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry revision. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

Anna looks at Percy Bysshe Shelley's Ozymandias for your GCSE exam. In this episode, she summarises the key themes of the poem. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

Anna looks at Percy Bysshe Shelley's Ozymandias for your GCSE exam. In this episode, she looks at the way the poem is structured, as well as how the poet utilises rhyme, rhythm and irony for effect. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

Anna looks at William Blake's London for your GCSE exam. In this episode, she summarises the key themes of the poem, as well as provides some context for the poem's composition. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

Anna looks at William Blake's London for your GCSE exam. In this episode, she explores Blake's choices regarding structure and form. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

Anna looks at Percy Bysshe Shelley's Ozymandias for your GCSE exam. In this episode, she dives deeper into the key themes and poetic features of the poem. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

Anna looks at key Gerald quotes from An Inspector Calls for your GCSE exam. In this episode, she will look at a quote from each act, and explain what it means. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

Anna looks at key Inspector Goole quotes from An Inspector Calls for your GCSE exam. In this episode, she will look at a quote from each act, and explain what it means. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

Anna looks at the setting, lighting and use of dramatic irony in An Inspector Calls for your GCSE exam. In this episode, she explores the uses of setting and lighting to create atmosphere, and dramatic irony to create character. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

Anna looks at the structure and chronology of An Inspector Calls for your GCSE exam. In this episode, she explores the uses of timing and tension, as well as the play's structure to build intrigue and suspense. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

Anna looks at Inspector Goole's character from An Inspector Calls for your GCSE exam. In this episode, she will look at what the character represents to the play, as well as his interactions with other characters. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. For more info visit https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-english-literature-revision/

Anna looks at Gerald's character in An Inspector Calls for your GCSE English Literature revision. In this episode, she will look at Gerald's motivations, background and character traits, as well as what he represents in the play. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. To check out our free online revision materials for this course, click here!

Catherine looks at power and ambition for your GCSE English Literature - Macbeth exam. In this episode, she will look at different ways power and ambition are explored in Macbeth, including key quotes. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2RXjdVp

Flinn looks at the character of Macduff for your GCSE English Literature - Macbeth exam. In this episode, he will look at his character traits and relationships in the play. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2RXjdVp

Flinn looks at the character of King Duncan for your GCSE English Literature - Macbeth exam. In this episode, he will look at his character traits and symbolism in the play. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2RXjdVp

Flinn looks at the witches for your GCSE English Literature - Macbeth exam. In this episode, he will look at their character traits and symbolism in the play. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2RXjdVp

Many TV programmes are on hold during lockdown, but one production house is creating a multi-character series set on board a spaceship travelling through the farthest reaches of unchartered space, filmed in Supermarionation and in Super-Isolation. Creator Stephen La Rivière discusses Nebula-75, starring Gerry Anderson-style puppets. The entire enterprise is being made by a team of three friends in their flat, using bits and pieces from around the flat as props. And it’s proved extremely popular. Folk musician and singer Nancy Kerr tells us about her lockdown online song project for May - A Leon Rosselson Song A Day – and performs for us, live from her home. Did you know that BBC Sounds recently released a selection of free audiobooks of GCSE English Literature texts? The selection includes a wide range of works from The War of the Worlds to The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. As part of Radio 4’s education initiative we’re asking writers to record introductions to the books, and today award-winning novelist Tessa Hadley offers her guide to George Eliot’s novel Silas Marner, the apparently simple tale of a linen weaver in the English village of Raveloe, written in 1861. Mark Davyd, founder of the Music Venue Trust, discusses the progress being made in its campaign to rescue 500 grassroots music venues across the UK that are in danger of going under due to the economic fallout from coronavirus. Presenter Samira Ahmed Producer Jerome Weatherald Studio Manager John Boland

Flinn looks at the character of Banquo for your GCSE English Literature - Macbeth exam. In this episode, he will look at his character traits and relationships in the play. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2RXjdVp

Flinn looks at Lady Macbeth for your GCSE English Literature - Macbeth exam. In this episode, he will look at how she is portrayed as manipulative and disturbed in the play. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2RXjdVp

Alicia Keys, the 15-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, best known for her hit Girl On Fire and her vocal on Jay-Z’s Empire State of Mind, discusses her early years growing up in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan, and her success in the music industry at a very young age, which she describes in her new autobiography, More Myself. Vanessa Redgrave shares her VE Day poetry performance from the recital Voices of Remembrance, cancelled due to the lockdown, and describes the significance of the anniversary to her. Playwright Simon Stephens on his online adaptation of acclaimed stage work Sea Wall, starring 'hot priest' Andrew Scott (Fleabag, Sherlock Holmes), and performed in one room with only three cuts in single take, using a locked-off camera. BBC Sounds recently released a selection of free audiobooks of GCSE English Literature texts, including a wide range, from The War of the Worlds to The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. As part of Radio 4’s education initiative we’re asking writers to record introductions to the books, and today novelist Richard T Kelly offers his guide to the Sherlock Holmes mystery The Sign of the Four by Arthur Conan Doyle. Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Emma Wallace Studio Manager: John Boland

Flinn looks at Lady Macbeth for your GCSE English Literature - Macbeth exam. In this episode, he will look at how she is portrayed as masculine and ruthless in the play. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2RXjdVp

Flinn looks at Macbeth for your GCSE English Lit exam. In this episode, he will look at Macbeth's mental instability. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2RXjdVp

Flinn looks at Macbeth for your GCSE English Lit exam. In this episode, he will look at the relationship between Macbeth and his wife. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2RXjdVp

Flinn looks at Macbeth for your GCSE English Lit exam. In this episode, he will look at the ideas of ambition and fate as portrayed in Macbeth's character. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2RXjdVp

Flinn looks at Macbeth for your GCSE English Lit exam. In this episode, he will look at the portrayal of Macbeth as both a hero and a villain. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2RXjdVp

Flinn looks at Act 5 scenes 4-9 for your GCSE English Literature - Macbeth exam. In this episode, he will look at the death of Lady Macbeth and the battle at Birnam Wood. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2RXjdVp

Flinn looks at Act 5 scenes 1-3 for your GCSE English Literature - Macbeth exam. In this episode, he will look at the sleepwalking of Lady Macbeth and Macbeth's isolation. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE English Literature exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2RXjdVp