The Essay Episodes Available now
Death in Deptford—The Death and Life of Christopher Marlowe
1/10 Jerry Brotton explores the short and turbulent life of Christopher ‘Kit’ Marlowe.
Episode 5—The Lives of Hildegard of Bingen
5/5 Now 80, Hildegard of Bingen has one last battle. Performed by Juliet Stevenson.
Episode 4—The Lives of Hildegard of Bingen
4/5 Hildegard founds her monastery at great personal cost. Performed by Juliet Stevenson
Episode 3—The Lives of Hildegard of Bingen
3/5 Freed from anchorage, Hildegard is now in charge. Or is she? Performed by Juliet Stevenson
Episode 2—The Lives of Hildegard of Bingen
2/5 Hildegard of Bingen recounts life as an anchoress. Performed by Juliet Stevenson.
Episode 1—The Lives of Hildegard of Bingen
1/5 Composer Hildegard of Bingen tells her story. Performed by Juliet Stevenson.
Kalapa—Erland Cooper's Cities of the Imagination
Composer Erland Cooper journeys through the soundscapes of mythical cities.
Themiscyra: home of the Amazons (and Wonder Woman)—Erland Cooper's Cities of the Imagination
Composer Erland Cooper journeys through the soundscapes of mythical cities.
The Legend of Kêr-Is—Erland Cooper's Cities of the Imagination
Composer Erland Cooper journeys through the soundscapes of mythical cities.
The Hunt For Zerzura—Erland Cooper's Cities of the Imagination
Composer Erland Cooper journeys through the soundscapes of mythical cities.
