Episode Ten Credits:

Producer: Sydney Walter

Readers:

Esme Rhodes: Esme Rhodes is an actress featuring herein as Eloise Weaver. She recently graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in History. Recent credits include 'Skeleton Crew' at the Edinburgh Fringe (2024), the Weston Library's 'A New Power: Photography in Britain 1800-1850' (2023), and 'Having the Last Word' (2024).

Judith Bunting: Judith Bunting is a screenwriter, with a background as a writer, director, and producer of award-winning content for TV and VOD.

Writers:

Stephanie Norgate: Stephanie Norgate is a poet and award-winning playwright, known for her work broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Her poetry collections include Hidden River (2008), The Blue Den (2012), and The Conversation (2021), with her poems featured in various notable publications. In addition to her literary work, she has extensive experience teaching creative writing, having worked with students at the University of Chichester and as the RLF Fellow at the University of Southampton. Norgate has also led numerous on-location writing workshops and residencies, particularly in outdoor spaces like museums and gardens. She lives in Sussex with her family.

C.S. Lewis: C.S. Lewis (1898–1963) was a British writer, scholar, and theologian, best known for his works of fiction, including The Chronicles of Narnia series, and his Christian apologetic writings such as Mere Christianity. A professor of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Oxford University, Lewis was also a prolific author of essays, poetry, and academic texts. His works, blending imaginative storytelling with deep philosophical and theological insights, have made a lasting impact on literature and religious thought. Lewis's legacy continues to influence both readers and scholars worldwide.

Dr. April Elisabeth Pawar: April Pawar is the Founder of the Oxford Writers’ House. She graduated from St. Anne’s College, Oxford in 2016 with a DPhil in English Literature. She writes fiction, essays, and poetry.

Interviewed Expert:

Professor Simon Horobin: Professor Simon Horobin is a renowned scholar in English language and literature, specialising in the history of the English language, particularly during the Medieval period. He is a Tutorial Fellow at Magdalen College, Oxford, and a Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on Old and Middle English, palaeography, and the history of the English language. Professor Horobin has authored several influential books, including How English Became English and The English Language: A Very Short Introduction. He is also a frequent media contributor, appearing on platforms such as BBC Radio 4 and NPR to discuss language-related topics. Additionally, Professor Horobin serves on editorial boards for several academic journals and has held visiting appointments at prestigious institutions like Harvard University.

Special Thanks To:

The Poetry Archive