Farewell to Downton Abbey

Bridgerton series 4

Two academics and friends discuss class, middle aged romance and female pleasure on screen, in Bridgerton series 4

Adapting Agatha Christie

Two academics and friends discuss their favourite television adaptations of Christie's novels, and their favourite murders! Find out what makes the "Queen of Crime" so timeless for the big and small screen.

Remembering Bridgerton: seasons 1-3

Two academics and friends discuss Bridgerton series 1-3, in preparation for the arrival of season 4! We chat about everything from fashion to politics, and how this series is "the perfect cup of tea" for our times. You can also listen to Julie's interview with Alison Thoet for Period, The Podcast, and stay tuned for our own episode on the next chapter of Bridgerton!

Romance and wet shirts: Pride and Predjudice on television

Two literary academics discuss their favourite television adaptations of Jane Austen's classic novel and how Darcymania and the Regency white shirt became a pop culture phenomenon.

Farewell to Downton Abbey

Two fans and critics discuss the series that changed period drama forever, in light of the recent final film. Revisit some of the debates about Downton and the nostalgia industry on TV; how it addresses class and gender issues; the fabulous fashions and other period details, and more!