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The Essay Episodes

    A Childhood Encounter with DylanDylan Thomas Centenary

    2/5 Andrew Davies reflects on the influence of Dylan Thomas, growing up in Wales in the 1950s.

    Crossing Dylan's BoundariesDylan Thomas Centenary

    1/5 John Goodby explores the ways in which Dylan Thomas's poetry and life crossed boundaries.

    Dan Cruikshank on Robert AdamGeorgian Portraits

    5/5 Dan Cruikshank on the work of neo-classical architect and interior designer Robert Adam.

    Martin Rowson on William HogarthGeorgian Portraits

    4/5 Writer and cartoonist Martin Rowson discusses the satiric genius of William Hogarth.

    Amanda Vickery on Elizabeth Parker ShackletonGeorgian Portraits

    3/5 Historian Amanda Vickery explores the life of Elizabeth Parker Shackleton.

    Ian Kelly on David GarrickGeorgian Portraits

    2/5 Actor and writer Ian Kelly explores the life and times of David Garrick.

    Claire Tomalin on Dora JordanGeorgian Portraits

    1/5 Claire Tomalin on the life of actress Dora Jordan, lover of the future King William IV.

    PatienceThe Retreating Roar

    4/5 Madeleine Bunting discusses the decline of faith in the UK and with it a loss of patience.

    SalvationThe Retreating Roar

    3/5 Madeleine Bunting on the decline of Christianity and the loss of the notion of salvation.

    SinThe Retreating Roar

    2/5 Journalist Madeleine Bunting discusses the notion of sin.

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