The Essay Episodes Available now
An Invitation to Silence—Talking about Silence
1/5 Diarmaid MacCulloch introduces us to the theme of spiritual silence.
Moor—EarthWorks
5/15 High on Exmoor, archaeologist Rose Ferraby reflects on past change and the future.
Island—EarthWorks
4/15 Rose Ferraby finds signs that Scotland’s Western Isles were once far from remote.
Mountain—EarthWorks
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby goes in search of a Neolithic axe quarry in the Lake District.
Fen—EarthWorks
2/15 Archaeologist Rose Ferraby digs into the peat of the Fens to unearth tales of change.
Wold—EarthWorks
1/15 Archaeologist Rose Ferraby discovers the human past in the chalk of the Yorkshire Wolds.
Tom Shakespeare on J.R.R. Tolkien—Ways of Being
Tom Shakespeare explores his relationship with J.R.R. Tolkien's characters.
Rachael Boast on The Book of Job—Ways of Being
4/5 Poet Rachael Boast explores her fascination with the Book of Job.
Kate Fox on Doctor Who—Ways of Being
Stand-up poet Kate Fox explores her fascination with Doctor Who and the Tardis.
David Bower on Tom Waits—Ways of Being
2/5 Actor David Bower explores his fascination with singer-songwriter Tom Waits's music.
