Welcome to our tutorial series for GCSE English Language for the AQA exam board. 

This series will introduce you to the basics of grammar and punctuation, and help you develop sentence structures, your creative writing skills, and the techniques required for your exams. 

Tutorial Summary

• In this tutorial we look at grammar in more detail, including subjects, verbs, objects and tenses.

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press (Freelance)

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Welcome to our tutorial series for GCSE English Language for the AQA exam board. 

This series will introduce you to the basics of grammar and punctuation, and help you develop sentence structures, your creative writing skills, and the techniques required for your exams. 

Tutorial Summary

• In this tutorial we’re going to go through the rest of the punctuation you need to know for your exam, including exclamation marks and question marks, round brackets, dashes, ellipsis, colons and semicolons and speech marks.

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press (Freelance)

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Welcome to our tutorial series for GCSE English Language for the AQA exam board. 

This series will introduce you to the basics of grammar and punctuation, and help you develop sentence structures, your creative writing skills, and the techniques required for your exams. 

Tutorial Summary

• In this tutorial we take a first look at grammar and punctuation.
• This tutorial looks at full stops, commas, apostrophes and joining words.

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press (Freelance)

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Welcome to our tutorial series for GCSE English Language for the AQA exam board. 

This series will introduce you to the basics of grammar and punctuation, and help you develop sentence structures, your creative writing skills, and the techniques required for your exams. 

Tutorial Summary

• This tutorial gives us tips on how to make sure you use correct spellings in your exam.

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press (Freelance)

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Welcome to our tutorial series for GCSE English Language for the AQA exam board. 

This series will introduce you to the basics of grammar and punctuation, and help you develop sentence structures, your creative writing skills, and the techniques required for your exams. 

Tutorial Summary

• Welcome to the AQA English Language series for GCSE. In this introductory tutorial we will ask: What is the exam layout? How long is the exam? Where can you find written and spoken English to revise? Don’t like reading?
• We will help you to find interesting English. We also give you a step by step guide through the three parts of the assessment, including timing and content. 

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press (Freelance)

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The AQA Power and Conflict poetry anthology is a collection of extremely powerful and moving poems. 

In this audio tutorial series, Mrs Rebecca Kleanthous, an English teacher and an examiner who specialises in poetry, explores the themes and ideas across the poems, analyses the technique used by the poet, including language and structure and provides suitable comparisons with other poems within the cluster. 

You can listen to a narration of the poems first and then listen to the analysis that follows

Tutorial Summary

• What is the poem Remains about?
• How does Simon Armitage use language and structure to present his ideas and feelings about power / conflict?
• This tutorial discusses the key themes and ideas within the poem Remains and analyses the technique used by Simon Armitage, including the language and structure.
• It also looks at suitable comparisons within the AQA Power and Conflict poetry cluster.

Series Tutors

• Mrs Rebecca Kleanthous B.A., M.A., PGCE English Teacher and Deputy Head of Year 

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The AQA Power and Conflict poetry anthology is a collection of extremely powerful and moving poems. 

In this audio tutorial series, Mrs Rebecca Kleanthous, an English teacher and an examiner who specialises in poetry, explores the themes and ideas across the poems, analyses the technique used by the poet, including language and structure and provides suitable comparisons with other poems within the cluster. 

You can listen to a narration of the poems first and then listen to the analysis that follows

Tutorial Summary

• Narration of Remains, by Simon Armitage

Series Tutors

• Mrs Rebecca Kleanthous B.A., M.A., PGCE English Teacher and Deputy Head of Year 

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The AQA Power and Conflict poetry anthology is a collection of extremely powerful and moving poems. 

In this audio tutorial series, Mrs Rebecca Kleanthous, an English teacher and an examiner who specialises in poetry, explores the themes and ideas across the poems, analyses the technique used by the poet, including language and structure and provides suitable comparisons with other poems within the cluster. 

You can listen to a narration of the poems first and then listen to the analysis that follows

Tutorial Summary

• What is the poem London about?
• How does William Blake use language and structure to present his ideas and feelings about power / conflict?
• This tutorial looks at the themes and ideas in the poem, analyses the language, and structure and makes suitable comparisons within the cluster.

Series Tutors

• Mrs Rebecca Kleanthous B.A., M.A., PGCE English Teacher and Deputy Head of Year 

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The AQA Power and Conflict poetry anthology is a collection of extremely powerful and moving poems. 

In this audio tutorial series, Mrs Rebecca Kleanthous, an English teacher and an examiner who specialises in poetry, explores the themes and ideas across the poems, analyses the technique used by the poet, including language and structure and provides suitable comparisons with other poems within the cluster. 

You can listen to a narration of the poems first and then listen to the analysis that follows

Tutorial Summary

• Narration of London, by William Blake

Series Tutors

• Mrs Rebecca Kleanthous B.A., M.A., PGCE English Teacher and Deputy Head of Year 

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The AQA Power and Conflict poetry anthology is a collection of extremely powerful and moving poems. 

In this audio tutorial series, Mrs Rebecca Kleanthous, an English teacher and an examiner who specialises in poetry, explores the themes and ideas across the poems, analyses the technique used by the poet, including language and structure and provides suitable comparisons with other poems within the cluster. 

You can listen to a narration of the poems first and then listen to the analysis that follows

Tutorial Summary

• This introductory tutorial addresses the following questions. What is the poetry cluster?
• How is my learning assessed? What do I need to do to succeed in this unit?
• It will also examine the different types of conflict and power, give advice on approaching poetry and look at the assessment objectives: respond, analyse, compare

Series Tutors

• Mrs Rebecca Kleanthous B.A., M.A., PGCE English Teacher and Deputy Head of Year 

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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This podcast series, written by Charlotte Unsworth, (a prolific blogger on English Literature and English Teacher at Skipton Girls High School), will examine each of the 15 poems you are required to study across AQA's Love and Relationships poetry anthology for GCSE. 

From Seamus Heaney's Follower to Charlotte Mew's The Farmer's Bride, each poem will be fully examined, looking at structure, form and language so that you will gain an in-depth understanding and be prepared for those all important exams. 

Our actors have also read each poem to help bring them to life. We recommend that you listen to them before and after you have listened to the actual podcast discussing the poem.

Tutorial Summary

• Listen to the narration of Follower by Heaney

Series Tutors

• Charlotte Unsworth BA Hons, M.A., M.Phil, PGCE Curriculum Leader Skipton Girls' High School 

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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This podcast series, written by Charlotte Unsworth, (a prolific blogger on English Literature and English Teacher at Skipton Girls High School), will examine each of the 15 poems you are required to study across AQA's Love and Relationships poetry anthology for GCSE. 

From Seamus Heaney's Follower to Charlotte Mew's The Farmer's Bride, each poem will be fully examined, looking at structure, form and language so that you will gain an in-depth understanding and be prepared for those all important exams. 

Our actors have also read each poem to help bring them to life. We recommend that you listen to them before and after you have listened to the actual podcast discussing the poem.

Tutorial Summary

• This podcast examines 2 of the key poems, Mother, Any Distance and Walking Away and how poets create a sense of distance.
• It will examine the content of the poems, the language – place and distance / nature / the everyday and finally the structure and form.

Series Tutors

• Charlotte Unsworth BA Hons, M.A., M.Phil, PGCE Curriculum Leader Skipton Girls' High School 

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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This podcast series, written by Charlotte Unsworth, (a prolific blogger on English Literature and English Teacher at Skipton Girls High School), will examine each of the 15 poems you are required to study across AQA's Love and Relationships poetry anthology for GCSE. 

From Seamus Heaney's Follower to Charlotte Mew's The Farmer's Bride, each poem will be fully examined, looking at structure, form and language so that you will gain an in-depth understanding and be prepared for those all important exams. 

Our actors have also read each poem to help bring them to life. We recommend that you listen to them before and after you have listened to the actual podcast discussing the poem.

Tutorial Summary

Series Tutors

• Charlotte Unsworth BA Hons, M.A., M.Phil, PGCE Curriculum Leader Skipton Girls' High School 

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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This podcast series, written by Charlotte Unsworth, (a prolific blogger on English Literature and English Teacher at Skipton Girls High School), will examine each of the 15 poems you are required to study across AQA's Love and Relationships poetry anthology for GCSE. 

From Seamus Heaney's Follower to Charlotte Mew's The Farmer's Bride, each poem will be fully examined, looking at structure, form and language so that you will gain an in-depth understanding and be prepared for those all important exams. 

Our actors have also read each poem to help bring them to life. We recommend that you listen to them before and after you have listened to the actual podcast discussing the poem.

Tutorial Summary

• This podcast is an introduction to the anthology, answering key questions, such as where do the poems come from?
• What do I need to know for the exam?
• It gives guidance of the assessment objectives (AO's), such as when and where to use light touch and gives you a context/background to the Anthology.
• Furthermore, it examines different approaches to poetry, especially on how to read and interpret

Series Tutors

• Charlotte Unsworth BA Hons, M.A., M.Phil, PGCE Curriculum Leader Skipton Girls' High School 

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon is a fabulous book. A story written from the viewpoint of an autistic child it addresses many issues, such as attitudes to mental illness and parent-child relationships. 

Our GCSE Literature series explores the key themes, characters, context, genre, form and structure of the book. We also look at all the chapters in detail before rounding off with tutorials on key quotations and how to answer the all important exam questions.

Written by Laura Broadbent, an experienced writer and teacher, we are delighted that the part of Christopher is played by Chris Ashby who played the part in the West End

Tutorial Summary

• A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is packed with hard hitting themes, including Mental disabilities, dysfunctional families, coping with life and communication.
• It examines Christopher’s asperger’s syndrome and how it affects his parents, Christopher’s mother leaving the family, how Christopher himself and his parents cope with his illness and how Christopher communicates with his father.

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press - Freelance

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon is a fabulous book. A story written from the viewpoint of an autistic child it addresses many issues, such as attitudes to mental illness and parent-child relationships. 

Our GCSE Literature series explores the key themes, characters, context, genre, form and structure of the book. We also look at all the chapters in detail before rounding off with tutorials on key quotations and how to answer the all important exam questions.

Written by Laura Broadbent, an experienced writer and teacher, we are delighted that the part of Christopher is played by Chris Ashby who played the part in the West End

Tutorial Summary

• This tutorial looks at Christopher, Christopher’s father and Christopher’s mother, Siobhan and will address all key elements of their characteristics, what is each character’s role in the play and what does each character represent?
• It will also address the pivotal relationships between Christopher and his father and his relationship with his mother, Siobhan and how she treats him.

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press - Freelance

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon is a fabulous book. A story written from the viewpoint of an autistic child it addresses many issues, such as attitudes to mental illness and parent-child relationships. 

Our GCSE Literature series explores the key themes, characters, context, genre, form and structure of the book. We also look at all the chapters in detail before rounding off with tutorials on key quotations and how to answer the all important exam questions.

Written by Laura Broadbent, an experienced writer and teacher, we are delighted that the part of Christopher is played by Chris Ashby who played the part in the West End

Tutorial Summary

• What are the key contexts within the play, including how does Haddon’s personal context affect the play, including the various jobs he held before.
• It takes into consideration mental illnesses, disabilities and asperger’s syndrome and how people perceive them.
• Various jobs Haddon did before he wrote the novel.

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press - Freelance

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon is a fabulous book. A story written from the viewpoint of an autistic child it addresses many issues, such as attitudes to mental illness and parent-child relationships. 

Our GCSE Literature series explores the key themes, characters, context, genre, form and structure of the book. We also look at all the chapters in detail before rounding off with tutorials on key quotations and how to answer the all important exam questions.

Written by Laura Broadbent, an experienced writer and teacher, we are delighted that the part of Christopher is played by Chris Ashby who played the part in the West End

Tutorial Summary

• This tutorial looks at the main events in Curious and asks the question of what is the purpose of these events in the play?
• We also examine the techniques Mark Haddon, the author, use, including the narrative style and the numbering of chapters.
• It also addresses how Christopher has changed by the end.

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press - Freelance

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon is a fabulous book. A story written from the viewpoint of an autistic child it addresses many issues, such as attitudes to mental illness and parent-child relationships. 

Our GCSE Literature series explores the key themes, characters, context, genre, form and structure of the book. We also look at all the chapters in detail before rounding off with tutorials on key quotations and how to answer the all important exam questions.

Written by Laura Broadbent, an experienced writer and teacher, we are delighted that the part of Christopher is played by Chris Ashby who played the part in the West End

Tutorial Summary

• In this first Audio Tutorial regarding A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time we examine the type of genres it fits into, what kind of text is it and considers how the novel borrows from different genres and styles of writing.

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press - Freelance

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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This classic novel by Arthur Conan Doyle provides many discussion points and intrigues. We examine Sherlock Holmes as a character, The Victorian serial novel, Detective fiction and associated tropes, the themes of Colonisation, Imperialisation, Class, the Fear of the Other and Drug consumption! 

We look at the structure and form of the novel, including serialisation, Novella and Mystery / Detective Story, provide further detailed character analysis and how they reflect the context and the major themes. 

We examine each of the individual chapters of The Sign of Four, providing a precis of each and provide a podcast on quotations as well as exam guidance to help when it comes to your English Literature GCSE.

Tutorial Summary

• In this shocking opening we see Sherlock Holmes taking cocaine and we Introduce Holmes and his abilities to the reader.
• We also provide further definition of the detective genre

Series Tutors

• Mr Alex Blott M.A., B.A. English Literature Tutor 
• Miss Alexandra Campbell B.A. (1st Class), M.A. (Distinction) University of Glasgow

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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This classic novel by Arthur Conan Doyle provides many discussion points and intrigues. We examine Sherlock Holmes as a character, The Victorian serial novel, Detective fiction and associated tropes, the themes of Colonisation, Imperialisation, Class, the Fear of the Other and Drug consumption! 

We look at the structure and form of the novel, including serialisation, Novella and Mystery / Detective Story, provide further detailed character analysis and how they reflect the context and the major themes. 

We examine each of the individual chapters of The Sign of Four, providing a precis of each and provide a podcast on quotations as well as exam guidance to help when it comes to your English Literature GCSE.

Tutorial Summary

• In this podcast we now look at some minor, but significant characters, including Mary Morstan, who provides romantic interest for Dr Wartson, Thaddeus Sholto, and Tonga.

Series Tutors

• Mr Alex Blott M.A., B.A. English Literature Tutor 
• Miss Alexandra Campbell B.A. (1st Class), M.A. (Distinction) University of Glasgow

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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This classic novel by Arthur Conan Doyle provides many discussion points and intrigues. We examine Sherlock Holmes as a character, The Victorian serial novel, Detective fiction and associated tropes, the themes of Colonisation, Imperialisation, Class, the Fear of the Other and Drug consumption! 

We look at the structure and form of the novel, including serialisation, Novella and Mystery / Detective Story, provide further detailed character analysis and how they reflect the context and the major themes. 

We examine each of the individual chapters of The Sign of Four, providing a precis of each and provide a podcast on quotations as well as exam guidance to help when it comes to your English Literature GCSE.

Tutorial Summary

• In this podcast on the main characters of The Sign of Four we give a detailed analysis of our Sherlock Holmes, Dr John Watson, and Jonathan Small. With these three, you have the protagonist, antagonist, and narrator of the story.

Series Tutors

• Mr Alex Blott M.A., B.A. English Literature Tutor 
• Miss Alexandra Campbell B.A. (1st Class), M.A. (Distinction) University of Glasgow

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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This classic novel by Arthur Conan Doyle provides many discussion points and intrigues. We examine Sherlock Holmes as a character, The Victorian serial novel, Detective fiction and; associated tropes, the themes of Colonisation, Imperialisation, Class, the Fear of the Other and Drug consumption! 

We look at the structure and form of the novel, including serialisation, Novella and Mystery / Detective Story, provide further detailed character analysis and how they reflect the context and the major themes. 

We examine each of the individual chapters of The Sign of Four, providing a precis of each and provide a podcast on quotations as well as exam guidance to help when it comes to your English Literature GCSE.

Tutorial Summary

• In this podcast on the context of The Sign of Four we will examine Colonisation, Imperialisation, the Fear of the Other and Drug consumption.

Series Tutors

• Mr Alex Blott M.A., B.A. English Literature Tutor 
• Miss Alexandra Campbell B.A. (1st Class), M.A. (Distinction) University of Glasgow

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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This classic novel by Arthur Conan Doyle provides many discussion points and intrigues. We examine Sherlock Holmes as a character, The Victorian serial novel, Detective fiction & associated tropes, the themes of Colonisation, Imperialisation, Class, the Fear of the Other and Drug consumption! 

We look at the structure and form of the novel, including serialisation, Novella and Mystery / Detective Story, provide further detailed character analysis and how they reflect the context and the major themes. 

We examine each of the individual chapters of The Sign of Four, providing a precis of each and provide a podcast on quotations as well as exam guidance to help when it comes to your English Literature GCSE.

Tutorial Summary

• In this Introduction to The Sign of Four, we look at the genre and structure of this serialised novel, including Detective fiction & associated tropes

Series Tutors

• Mr Alex Blott M.A., B.A. English Literature Tutor 
• Miss Alexandra Campbell B.A. (1st Class), M.A. (Distinction) University of Glasgow

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen was one of the most popular novels of its day and it continues to be so, with many film and small screen adaptations. In this series we examine all the key aspects that you will need to know and understand for GCSE English Literature, ranging from its context, major themes, character analysis and look at all the different chapters. It's penultimate tutorial examines some of the most pertinent of quotations, including; "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”, which gives a clue to the type of book it is. Written by Jan Heron, a English teacher of many years and one who holds 5 stars on the Rate My Teacher website, Jan is also an exam board examiner so knows what is required to achieve good grades.

Tutorial Summary

• In this tutorial we look at the character of Darcy

Series Tutors

• Mrs Jan Heron B.A., PGCE English Teacher and Examiner

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen was one of the most popular novels of its day and it continues to be so, with many film and small screen adaptations. In this series we examine all the key aspects that you will need to know and understand for GCSE English Literature, ranging from its context, major themes, character analysis and look at all the different chapters. It's penultimate tutorial examines some of the most pertinent of quotations, including; "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”, which gives a clue to the type of book it is. Written by Jan Heron, a English teacher of many years and one who holds 5 stars on the Rate My Teacher website, Jan is also an exam board examiner so knows what is required to achieve good grades.

Tutorial Summary

• In this tutorial we discuss the characters of Bingley and Jane.

Series Tutors

• Mrs Jan Heron B.A., PGCE English Teacher and Examiner

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen was one of the most popular novels of its day and it continues to be so, with many film and small screen adaptations. In this series we examine all the key aspects that you will need to know and understand for GCSE English Literature, ranging from its context, major themes, character analysis and look at all the different chapters. It's penultimate tutorial examines some of the most pertinent of quotations, including; "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”, which gives a clue to the type of book it is. Written by Jan Heron, a English teacher of many years and one who holds 5 stars on the Rate My Teacher website, Jan is also an exam board examiner so knows what is required to achieve good grades.

Tutorial Summary

• In this tutorial we look at the character of Elizabeth.

Series Tutors

• Mrs Jan Heron B.A., PGCE English Teacher and Examiner

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen was one of the most popular novels of its day and it continues to be so, with many film and small screen adaptations. In this series we examine all the key aspects that you will need to know and understand for GCSE English Literature, ranging from its context, major themes, character analysis and look at all the different chapters. It's penultimate tutorial examines some of the most pertinent of quotations, including; "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”, which gives a clue to the type of book it is. Written by Jan Heron, a English teacher of many years and one who holds 5 stars on the Rate My Teacher website, Jan is also an exam board examiner so knows what is required to achieve good grades.

Tutorial Summary

• In this podcast we analyse the historical context of Pride and Prejudice, including the
• Napoleonic wars, the position of women and class structure.

Series Tutors

• Mrs Jan Heron B.A., PGCE English Teacher and Examiner

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen was one of the most popular novels of its day and it continues to be so, with many film and small screen adaptations. In this series we examine all the key aspects that you will need to know and understand for GCSE English Literature, ranging from its context, major themes, character analysis and look at all the different chapters. It's penultimate tutorial examines some of the most pertinent of quotations, including; "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”, which gives a clue to the type of book it is. Written by Jan Heron, a English teacher of many years and one who holds 5 stars on the Rate My Teacher website, Jan is also an exam board examiner so knows what is required to achieve good grades.

Tutorial Summary

• In this introductory tutorial we examine the genre, style, structure and form of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

Series Tutors

• Mrs Jan Heron B.A., PGCE English Teacher and Examiner

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Jane Eyre is a turbulent love story with many different themes, twists and compelling characters, making it a fascinating novel to study. In our tutorial series, written by Charlotte Unsworth, an experienced English teacher, we will analyse the key characters and themes within Jane Eyre, as well as having a detailed look at the importance of the settings. We finish with a tutorial that has been designed to help approach exam questions. Best of luck.

Tutorial Summary

• How is Bertha characterised in Jane Eyre?
• We examine in detail the character of Rochester's wife and how she is demonised.
• We look at the key developments of her character and discuss major elements of language/theme associated with them.

Series Tutors

• Charlotte Unsworth BA Hons, M.A., M.Phil, PGCE Curriculum Leader, Skipton Girls' High School 

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Jane Eyre is a turbulent love story with many different themes, twists and compelling characters, making it a fascinating novel to study. In our tutorial series, written by Charlotte Unsworth, an experienced English teacher, we will analyse the key characters and themes within Jane Eyre, as well as having a detailed look at the importance of the settings. We finish with a tutorial that has been designed to help approach exam questions. Best of luck.

Tutorial Summary

• How does Bronte use setting to affect her story?
• In this tutorial we will discuss and analyse the five major settings of the novel, including their influences/reflection of Jane’s transition as a character.

Series Tutors

• Charlotte Unsworth BA Hons, M.A., M.Phil, PGCE Curriculum Leader, Skipton Girls' High School 

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Jane Eyre is a turbulent love story with many different themes, twists and compelling characters, making it a fascinating novel to study. In our tutorial series, written by Charlotte Unsworth, an experienced English teacher, we will analyse the key characters and themes within Jane Eyre, as well as having a detailed look at the importance of the settings. We finish with a tutorial that has been designed to help approach exam questions. Best of luck.

Tutorial Summary

• In this audio tutorial we will be exploring the complex character of Rochester.
• We look at the changes in Rochester as the novel develops and the major elements of language/theme associated with them.

Series Tutors

• Charlotte Unsworth BA Hons, M.A., M.Phil, PGCE Curriculum Leader, Skipton Girls' High School 

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Jane Eyre is a turbulent love story with many different themes, twists and compelling characters, making it a fascinating novel to study. In our tutorial series, written by Charlotte Unsworth, an experienced English teacher, we will analyse the key characters and themes within Jane Eyre, as well as having a detailed look at the importance of the settings. We finish with a tutorial that has been designed to help approach exam questions. Best of luck.

Tutorial Summary

• In this audio tutorial we discuss how Jane is characterised.
• We look at the changes in the character of Jane Eyre over the period of the book, including key developments and the major elements of language/themes associated with them.

Series Tutors

• Charlotte Unsworth BA Hons, M.A., M.Phil, PGCE Curriculum Leader, Skipton Girls' High School 

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Jane Eyre is a turbulent love story with many different themes, twists and compelling characters, making it a fascinating novel to study. In our tutorial series, written by Charlotte Unsworth, an experienced English teacher, we will analyse the key characters and themes within Jane Eyre, as well as having a detailed look at the importance of the settings. We finish with a tutorial that has been designed to help approach exam questions. Best of luck.

Tutorial Summary

• How is Bronte influenced by her life and times?
• In this audio tutorials we examine Bronte’s life, education, work and relationships and how the context of her life is reflected in Jane Eyre.
• We also discuss about writing under male pseudonym and Victorian expectations of women.

Series Tutors

• Charlotte Unsworth BA Hons, M.A., M.Phil, PGCE Curriculum Leader, Skipton Girls' High School 

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. But when they find out that the cover-up unites them and brings harmony to their once fractious lives, where’s the incentive to put things right? DNA is a fascinating play and our series will take you through all you need to know for your GCSE. Produced by Mark Richards, a senior examiner, he certainly knows how to cover all the different elements to achieve a good grade.

Tutorial Summary

• Dennis Kelly cleverly uses characters in the play to highlight the different themes and to add real drama.
• This audio tutorial highlights the characters of Jan and Mark - what roles do they play, and the more complex character of Phil, who has such an impact.

Series Tutors

• Mr Mark Richards BA (Hons) English, PGCE Chief Examiner / Ex Head of English

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. But when they find out that the cover-up unites them and brings harmony to their once fractious lives, where’s the incentive to put things right? DNA is a fascinating play and our series will take you through all you need to know for your GCSE. Produced by Mark Richards, a senior examiner, he certainly knows how to cover all the different elements to achieve a good grade.

Tutorial Summary

• In this tutorial we will be discussing the characters Leah, Richard, Cathy and Brian

Series Tutors

• Mr Mark Richards BA (Hons) English, PGCE Chief Examiner / Ex Head of English

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. But when they find out that the cover-up unites them and brings harmony to their once fractious lives, where’s the incentive to put things right? DNA is a fascinating play and our series will take you through all you need to know for your GCSE. Produced by Mark Richards, a senior examiner, he certainly knows how to cover all the different elements to achieve a good grade.

Tutorial Summary

• Dennis Kelly cleverly uses characters in the play to highlight the different themes and to add real drama.
• This audio tutorial highlights the characters of Jan and Mark - what roles do they play, and the more complex character of Phil, who has such an impact.

Series Tutors

• Mr Mark Richards BA (Hons) English, PGCE Chief Examiner / Ex Head of English

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. But when they find out that the cover-up unites them and brings harmony to their once fractious lives, where’s the incentive to put things right? DNA is a fascinating play and our series will take you through all you need to know for your GCSE. Produced by Mark Richards, a senior examiner, he certainly knows how to cover all the different elements to achieve a good grade.

Tutorial Summary

• This tutorial examines why the writer has chosen particular locations and it discusses the effect of choosing outdoor public places.
• It also address the fact that the settings are very simple - a field, a street, a wood and why they were chosen.

Series Tutors

• Mr Mark Richards BA (Hons) English, PGCE Chief Examiner / Ex Head of English

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A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. But when they find out that the cover-up unites them and brings harmony to their once fractious lives, where’s the incentive to put things right? DNA is a fascinating play and our series will take you through all you need to know for your GCSE. Produced by Mark Richards, a senior examiner, he certainly knows how to cover all the different elements to achieve a good grade.

Tutorial Summary

• This tutorial asks the question why do some characters say a lot and some say very little?
• Why do some characters prefer to speak and some prefer to listen?
• How the style contributes to our understanding of character?

Series Tutors

• Mr Mark Richards BA (Hons) English, PGCE Chief Examiner / Ex Head of English

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The GCSE podcast series for Ishiguro’s novel, Never Let Me Go, will give you invaluable insight into the book and help you prepare for your exams at the end of the school year. 

It takes you through all you need to know and will ensure that you can answer the key questions you will receive in the exams. 

The podcast series examines all the different genres associated with the book, the importance of context, the core themes including the importance of art and creativity, ethics of cloning, outsider status and mortality, gives a detail overview of the characters involved and then includes a detailed analysis of the book itself, chapter by chapter.

Tutorial Summary

This podcasts aask what are Miss Emily and Madame’s roles in the novel

• What are the other characters roles in the novel?
• Why Madame is repulsed by the donors; Madame and Miss Emily’s reasons for running Hailsham; Madame’s gallery. Furtermore, what is Chrissie and Rodney’s role in the novel? What role do the other pupils at Hailsham play?

Series Tutors

• Professor Laura Salisbury B.A., M.A., Ph.d Associate 
• Professor in Medicine and English Literature University of Exeter

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The GCSE podcast series for Ishiguro’s novel, Never Let Me Go, will give you invaluable insight into the book and help you prepare for your exams at the end of the school year. 

It takes you through all you need to know and will ensure that you can answer the key questions you will receive in the exams. 

The podcast series examines all the different genres associated with the book, the importance of context, the core themes including the importance of art and creativity, ethics of cloning, outsider status and mortality, gives a detail overview of the characters involved and then includes a detailed analysis of the book itself, chapter by chapter.

Tutorial Summary

This podcast asks what are Kathy, Ruth and Tommy’s roles in the novel

• How do their characters develop? Their relationships with each other, and with Hailsham and its students and guardians.
• Tommy’s art; why Ruth completes before the others and the question does she redeem herself?

Series Tutors

• Professor Laura Salisbury B.A., M.A., Ph.d Associate 
• Professor in Medicine and English Literature University of Exeter

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The GCSE podcast series for Ishiguro’s novel, Never Let Me Go, will give you invaluable insight into the book and help you prepare for your exams at the end of the school year. 

It takes you through all you need to know and will ensure that you can answer the key questions you will receive in the exams. 

The podcast series examines all the different genres associated with the book, the importance of context, the core themes including the importance of art and creativity, ethics of cloning, outsider status and mortality, gives a detail overview of the characters involved and then includes a detailed analysis of the book itself, chapter by chapter.

Tutorial Summary

This podcast looks at what kinds of context can you write about in the exam. It examines what contexts Ishiguro uses and to what effect? This includes:

• literary context such as science fiction, dystopias, bildungsroman and
• social context, such as school (peer group friendships, fitting in, bullying), growing up, love, facing death.

Series Tutors

• Professor Laura Salisbury B.A., M.A., Ph.d Associate 
• Professor in Medicine and English Literature University of Exeter

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The GCSE podcast series for Ishiguro’s novel, Never Let Me Go, will give you invaluable insight into the book and help you prepare for your exams at the end of the school year. 

It takes you through all you need to know and will ensure that you can answer the key questions you will receive in the exams. 

The podcast series examines all the different genres associated with the book, the importance of context, the core themes including the importance of art and creativity, ethics of cloning, outsider status and mortality, gives a detail overview of the characters involved and then includes a detailed analysis of the book itself, chapter by chapter.

Tutorial Summary

• How does Ishiguro structure the story?
• Why does he structure it this way?
• What conventions of the novel form does Ishiguro use, and why?
• This podcast considers the different phases of the book and the effect of the story being told from Kathy’s viewpoint, and other aspects of form.

Series Tutors

• Professor Laura Salisbury B.A., M.A., Ph.d Associate 
• Professor in Medicine and English Literature University of Exeter

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The GCSE podcast series for Ishiguro’s novel, Never Let Me Go, will give you invaluable insight into the book and help you prepare for your exams at the end of the school year. 

It takes you through all you need to know and will ensure that you can answer the key questions you will receive in the exams. 

The podcast series examines all the different genres associated with the book, the importance of context, the core themes including the importance of art and creativity, ethics of cloning, outsider status and mortality, gives a detail overview of the characters involved and then includes a detailed analysis of the book itself, chapter by chapter.

Tutorial Summary

• This podcast gives an introduction to Never Let Me Go by Ishiguro and why it is such a great book.
• It specifically looks at the whole range of different genres Never Let Me Go fits into, including horror, coming of age, dystopia and science fiction.

Series Tutors

• Professor Laura Salisbury B.A., M.A., Ph.d Associate 
• Professor in Medicine and English Literature University of Exeter

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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In these podcasts on Willy Russell's Blood Brothers, we’ll be revising each section of the play in some depth, and picking out ideas or details which might come up in your Literature exam. In addition, there are in-depth podcasts on the characters within the play and the first couple of podcasts will give you a bit of background which will, hopefully, help you get the most out of your reading of the text.

Tutorial Summary

• In this podcast, we examine when Eddie is given away. We analyse the debt collectors and the use of superstition.

Series Tutors

• Mrs Jan Heron B.A., PGCE English Teacher and Examiner

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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In these podcasts on Willy Russell's Blood Brothers, we’ll be revising each section of the play in some depth, and picking out ideas or details which might come up in your Literature exam. In addition, there are in-depth podcasts on the characters within the play and the first couple of podcasts will give you a bit of background which will, hopefully, help you get the most out of your reading of the text.

Tutorial Summary

• This is the first podcast when we start analysing the play and it examines the setting up of the contrast between the two women and the different voices of Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons.

Series Tutors

• Mrs Jan Heron B.A., PGCE English Teacher and Examiner

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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In these podcasts on Willy Russell's Blood Brothers, we’ll be revising each section of the play in some depth, and picking out ideas or details which might come up in your Literature exam. In addition, there are in-depth podcasts on the characters within the play and the first couple of podcasts will give you a bit of background which will, hopefully, help you get the most out of your reading of the text.

Tutorial Summary

• In this podcast on Blood Brothers we look at how is the play structured, what is the role of the narrator, including the effects of this device, the staging, including the effects created by the set and the use of adult actors and recurring ideas/motifs.

Series Tutors

• Mrs Jan Heron B.A., PGCE English Teacher and Examiner

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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In these podcasts on Willy Russell's Blood Brothers, we’ll be revising each section of the play in some depth, and picking out ideas or details which might come up in your Literature exam. In addition, there are in-depth podcasts on the characters within the play and the first couple of podcasts will give you a bit of background which will, hopefully, help you get the most out of your reading of the text.

Tutorial Summary

• In this podcast we examine the Historical & social context of Blood Brothers, including Liverpool in the 1980s and Russell’s work in its social context/ recurring themes.

Series Tutors

• Mrs Jan Heron B.A., PGCE English Teacher and Examiner

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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In these podcasts on Willy Russell's Blood Brothers, we’ll be revising each section of the play in some depth, and picking out ideas or details which might come up in your Literature exam. In addition, there are in-depth podcasts on the characters within the play and the first couple of podcasts will give you a bit of background which will, hopefully, help you get the most out of your reading of the text.

Tutorial Summary

• Welcome to the first of our series for Blood Brothers where we provide a brief introduction to the play/plot outline and explore what genre does it fit into and what are the key themes of Willy Russell's play.
• We take a close look at Musical theatre – the play’s place in the genre and the blending of humour and tragedy.

Series Tutors

• Mrs Jan Heron B.A., PGCE English Teacher and Examiner

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Animal Farm, by George Orwell, is one of the great dystopian novels of all time. It is layered with many different meanings, making it a joy to read and to interpret. The series is written by Aimee Coelho, a passionate English Teacher at Millfield and an examiner. It analyses the genre, structure and form of the novel, examines context and key characters , gives an in-depth review of each chapter, and finally helps you prepare for that all important GCSE examination.

Tutorial Summary

• This podcast examines the roles of Boxer, Mollie, Moses and Mr Jones in Animal Farm and looks at the relationships between the animals and humans. It will also examine the other characters that are involved.

Series Tutors

• Ms Aimee Coelho B.A., PGDip, PGCE English and Media Studies Teacher Millfield School 

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Animal Farm, by George Orwell, is one of the great dystopian novels of all time. It is layered with many different meanings, making it a joy to read and to interpret. The series is written by Aimee Coelho, a passionate English Teacher at Millfield and an examiner. It analyses the genre, structure and form of the novel, examines context and key characters , gives an in-depth review of each chapter, and finally helps you prepare for that all important GCSE examination.

Tutorial Summary

• Three of the key characters in Animal Farm are Old Major, Napoleon and Snowball.
• This podcast looks at their motivations and the relationships between the pigs.

Series Tutors

• Ms Aimee Coelho B.A., PGDip, PGCE English and Media Studies Teacher Millfield School 

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Animal Farm, by George Orwell, is one of the great dystopian novels of all time. It is layered with many different meanings, making it a joy to read and to interpret. The series is written by Aimee Coelho, a passionate English Teacher at Millfield and an examiner. It analyses the genre, structure and form of the novel, examines context and key characters , gives an in-depth review of each chapter, and finally helps you prepare for that all important GCSE examination.

Tutorial Summary

• The context of the novel is not purely about the Russian Revolution, but also addresses the social context, including socialism, friendships, power and control.

Series Tutors

• Ms Aimee Coelho B.A., PGDip, PGCE English and Media Studies Teacher Millfield School 

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Animal Farm, by George Orwell, is one of the great dystopian novels of all time. It is layered with many different meanings, making it a joy to read and to interpret. The series is written by Aimee Coelho, a passionate English Teacher at Millfield and an examiner. It analyses the genre, structure and form of the novel, examines context and key characters , gives an in-depth review of each chapter, and finally helps you prepare for that all important GCSE examination.

Tutorial Summary

• Animal Farm, has at its heart, an allegory which was very pertinent at the time and still resonates now.
• This podcast not only looks at this allegory but also at the conventions George Orwell used and the different phases of the novel.

Series Tutors

• Ms Aimee Coelho B.A., PGDip, PGCE English and Media Studies Teacher Millfield School 

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Animal Farm, by George Orwell, is one of the great dystopian novels of all time. It is layered with many different meanings, making it a joy to read and to interpret. The series is written by Aimee Coelho, a passionate English Teacher at Millfield and an examiner. It analyses the genre, structure and form of the novel, examines context and key characters , gives an in-depth review of each chapter, and finally helps you prepare for that all important GCSE examination.

Tutorial Summary

• This podcast introduces the George Orwell's Animal Farm, why it is considered to be one of the world's greatest books and looks at what the critics have said about it.

Series Tutors

• Ms Aimee Coelho B.A., PGDip, PGCE English and Media Studies Teacher Millfield School 

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Our series on Great Expectations is written and recorded by Ian Brinton, a former Head of English for Dulwich College and Sevenoaks School, and also a prolific writer on Dickens. The series analyses the major characters and themes that run through the book. There are individual podcasts on MIss Havisham, Estella, Wemmick and Magwitch, there and on the key themes including prisons, the concept of a gentleman and guilt. It also looks at the different endings Charles Dickens wrote.

Tutorial Summary

• This podcast covers the theme of "home" in Great Expectations.
• We address the idea of what ‘Home’ means to Pip as he turns his back on it and only seems to understand its value once it has gone forever. It shows that Pip can't truly escape his past.

Series Tutors

• Mr Ian Brinton B.A. Retired Head of English Ex Dulwich College 

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Our series on Great Expectations is written and recorded by Ian Brinton, a former Head of English for Dulwich College and Sevenoaks School, and also a prolific writer on Dickens. The series analyses the major characters and themes that run through the book. There are individual podcasts on MIss Havisham, Estella, Wemmick and Magwitch, there and on the key themes including prisons, the concept of a gentleman and guilt. It also looks at the different endings Charles Dickens wrote.

Tutorial Summary

• This podcast discusses the role of imprisonment in Great Expectations, often using the metaphor of prisons to show that we are imprisoned by our past and that we are tied to it.
• This podcast will help you understand the fact that you can't escape your past is a major theme of Great Expectations.

Series Tutors

• Mr Ian Brinton B.A. Retired Head of English Ex Dulwich College 

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Our series on Great Expectations is written and recorded by Ian Brinton, a former Head of English for Dulwich College and Sevenoaks School, and also a prolific writer on Dickens. The series analyses the major characters and themes that run through the book. There are individual podcasts on MIss Havisham, Estella, Wemmick and Magwitch, there and on the key themes including prisons, the concept of a gentleman and guilt. It also looks at the different endings Charles Dickens wrote.

Tutorial Summary

• This podcast will introduce you to Estella and the impact she has on Pip, who, for much of the novel, vainly believes that she is his true love.

Series Tutors

• Mr Ian Brinton B.A. Retired Head of English Ex Dulwich College 

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Our series on Great Expectations is written and recorded by Ian Brinton, a former Head of English for Dulwich College and Sevenoaks School, and also a prolific writer on Dickens. The series analyses the major characters and themes that run through the book. There are individual podcasts on MIss Havisham, Estella, Wemmick and Magwitch, there and on the key themes including prisons, the concept of a gentleman and guilt. It also looks at the different endings Charles Dickens wrote.

Tutorial Summary

• This podcast looks at the character of Miss Havisham and the role she plays in the novel, especially on Pip, where he is deluded into thinking that she is his benefactress and Estella, who she brings up to have a cold heart.

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• Mr Ian Brinton B.A. Retired Head of English Ex Dulwich College 

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Our series on Great Expectations is written and recorded by Ian Brinton, a former Head of English for Dulwich College and Sevenoaks School, and also a prolific writer on Dickens. The series analyses the major characters and themes that run through the book. There are individual podcasts on MIss Havisham, Estella, Wemmick and Magwitch, there and on the key themes including prisons, the concept of a gentleman and guilt. It also looks at the different endings Charles Dickens wrote.

Tutorial Summary

• This podcast introduces Great Expectations, exploring some of the key themes that run through the book, including prisons and the impossibility of our ever escaping from our own pasts. It also sets the novel in context of Dickens' early life.
• The core purpose of the podcast is to bring to your attention some of the key elements of the book so that you gain a deeper understanding when reading it, which can then be reflected in any coursework or essays you undertake.

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• Mr Ian Brinton B.A. Retired Head of English Ex Dulwich College 

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Our series on Great Expectations is written and recorded by Ian Brinton, a former Head of English for Dulwich College and Sevenoaks School, and also a prolific writer on Dickens. The series analyses the major characters and themes that run through the book. There are individual podcasts on MIss Havisham, Estella, Wemmick and Magwitch, there and on the key themes including prisons, the concept of a gentleman and guilt. It also looks at the different endings Charles Dickens wrote.

Tutorial Summary

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• Mr Ian Brinton B.A. Retired Head of English Ex Dulwich College 

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A Christmas Carol is amongst the most famous of Dickens’ works, and Ebenezer Scrooge, the chief character, is perhaps the best-known and most distinctive of all his creations. Our AQA GCSE English Literature series for A Christmas Carol will guide you through everything you need to know about this classic of Victorian literature and help you understand how best to approach it in your exams.

Tutorial Summary

• In this tutorial we look at further descriptions of Scrooge (ferret eyes, etc.); the mystery in the manipulation of time; symbolism associated with the Ghost of Christmas Past; depictions of Scrooge’s younger self; representations of money; chronology; effects on Scrooge.
• We also look at which themes are most prominent and the way in which the past haunts the present.

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A Christmas Carol is amongst the most famous of Dickens’ works, and Ebenezer Scrooge, the chief character, is perhaps the best-known and most distinctive of all his creations. Our AQA GCSE English Literature series for A Christmas Carol will guide you through everything you need to know about this classic of Victorian literature and help you understand how best to approach it in your exams.

Tutorial Summary

• In this tutorial we provide a summary of Stave 1.
• Examine what is interesting about the way this section is written, including ariations of the word ‘dead’ & associated words ‘funeral’ and ‘burial’ in opening paragraphs and connections with Hamlet.
• We analyse the first descriptions of Scrooge and we look at the setting: darkness, fog and cold pervade.
• We discuss Scrooge as a businessman; Introduction of ideas to do with social equality; the Poor Law and the treadmill.

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A Christmas Carol is amongst the most famous of Dickens’ works, and Ebenezer Scrooge, the chief character, is perhaps the best-known and most distinctive of all his creations. Our AQA GCSE English Literature series for A Christmas Carol will guide you through everything you need to know about this classic of Victorian literature and help you understand how best to approach it in your exams.

Tutorial Summary

• In this tutorial on the Narrative voice within A Christmas Carol we examine why is the preface important, including the subversion of conventions, the positioning of author as ‘friend’ of the reader and the invitation to transform.
• We ask who is the narrator, examining the first person, first hand, trust, colloquial, interjections at key moments, the positioning of reader and direct address.
• We also analyse what other narrative devices are used, including the use of ‘Once upon a time’ signalling playfulness with time; the building of tension in the first stave and biblical language.

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A Christmas Carol is amongst the most famous of Dickens’ works, and Ebenezer Scrooge, the chief character, is perhaps the best-known and most distinctive of all his creations. Our AQA GCSE English Literature series for A Christmas Carol will guide you through everything you need to know about this classic of Victorian literature and help you understand how best to approach it in your exams.

Tutorial Summary

• In this tutorial we look at the significance of the title and the idea of a carol as something joyful, to be shared at Christmas time.
• In addition, we ask why is it structured in ‘staves’ rather than chapters, including musical terminology, the idea of harmony and melody as a whole, but stand-alone nature of each stave individually.
• What is the main idea in each stave, including the four ghosts, symbolism and ‘the end of it’

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A Christmas Carol is amongst the most famous of Dickens’ works, and Ebenezer Scrooge, the chief character, is perhaps the best-known and most distinctive of all his creations. Our AQA GCSE English Literature series for A Christmas Carol will guide you through everything you need to know about this classic of Victorian literature and help you understand how best to approach it in your exams.

Tutorial Summary

• This audio tutorial Introduces us to Dickens.
• We examine the significance of 1843 as publication date coinciding with the commercialisation of Christmas (sending of first Christmas card); the enduring appeal of characters and influence on contemporary society and a brief outline of the plot.
• The long association of Christmas time with the telling of ghost stories, but also the idea of moral tale or allegory We take a look at social inequality, wealth and poverty, the responsibility of the individual in relation to society, optimism, the possibility of change/transformation, community, the supernatural and Christmas!

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The History Boys is Alan Bennett's multi award winning play, scooping both the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play. Our series is designed to the AQA specification and will take you through all you need to know for your GCSE. We examine genre, context, analysis of key characters and the major themes that run through the play, including sexuality and education. We also take you through the action of the play. The final podcast will give you an overview of what questions you should expect and how to answer them.

Tutorial Summary

• Here we pose and answer key questions about the four main characters in The History Boys. What are Posner, Dakin, Scripps and Rudge’s roles?
• How do their characters develop? Are the other four boys’ characters established and the boys’ relationships with Hector and Irwin. It discusses 
• Posner’s homosexuality, Dakin's confidence, how Scripps is religious and Rudge being the least intelligent.
• It also analyses how future jobs show life progression, whilst the other boys are not very established characters which is reflected in future professions.

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press - Freelance 

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The History Boys is Alan Bennett's multi award winning play, scooping both the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play. Our series is designed to the AQA specification and will take you through all you need to know for your GCSE. We examine genre, context, analysis of key characters and the major themes that run through the play, including sexuality and education. We also take you through the action of the play. The final podcast will give you an overview of what questions you should expect and how to answer them.

Tutorial Summary

• What is each teacher’s role in the play?
• What does each character represent?
• Relationships between teachers and boys.
• This lesson looks at Irwin, Hector, Mrs Lintott and the Headmaster each represent a different philosophy of education.

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press - Freelance 

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The History Boys is Alan Bennett's multi award winning play, scooping both the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play. Our series is designed to the AQA specification and will take you through all you need to know for your GCSE. We examine genre, context, analysis of key characters and the major themes that run through the play, including sexuality and education. We also take you through the action of the play. The final podcast will give you an overview of what questions you should expect and how to answer them.

Tutorial Summary

• Here we pose and answer key questions regarding the context of The History Boys including What contexts are there in the play, how does Bennett’s personal context affect the play and what contexts does Bennett use and to what effect?
• The contexts include social context: class, female to male ratios, 1980s England, Leeds and educational institutions.
• Literary context: comedy, naturalistic and realistic drama, epic theatre, meta-theatrical and wider literary context: songs, films and poetry

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press - Freelance 

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The History Boys is Alan Bennett's multi award winning play, scooping both the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play. Our series is designed to the AQA specification and will take you through all you need to know for your GCSE. We examine genre, context, analysis of key characters and the major themes that run through the play, including sexuality and education. We also take you through the action of the play. The final podcast will give you an overview of what questions you should expect and how to answer them.

Tutorial Summary

• This audio tutorial looks at the what are the main events during the play and, importantly, what is the purpose of these events in the play?
• It also examines what conventions of theatre does Bennett use and why, it considers the different time frames in the play, the juxtaposition of key events to create effect and how characters address the audience directly.

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press - Freelance 

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The History Boys is Alan Bennett's multi award winning play, scooping both the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play. Our series is designed to the AQA specification and will take you through all you need to know for your GCSE. We examine genre, context, analysis of key characters and the major themes that run through the play, including sexuality and education. We also take you through the action of the play. The final podcast will give you an overview of what questions you should expect and how to answer them.

Tutorial Summary

• This introductory lesson asks the question as to why is The History Boys considered such a great play and what genres does it fit into?
• It considers how the novel borrows from different genres.

Series Tutors

• Ms Laura Broadbent B.A., CELTA Writer for iGCSE English Cambridge University Press - Freelance 

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The GCSE podcast series for JB Priestley’s play, An Inspector Calls, will give you invaluable insight for your GCSE and help you prepare for your exams at the end of the school year. It looks at the genre, structure and plot, why the play is enduring, the context of the play and how it was a voice for Priestley’s beliefs, gives a detail overview of the characters involved and then includes a detailed analysis of the play itself as well as giving hints and tips on exams techniques.

Tutorial Summary

• This podcast poses the key questions:
• Why does Priestley pit the children against the parents? Where does Gerald fit in? Who is Inspector Goole?
• The key content considered is: Sheila and Eric, the remorseful ones; Mr Birling, the hard headed man of business; Mrs Birling, the villain; Gerald, the inbetweener; Inspector Goole, the real mystery of the play

Series Tutors

• Mr Stephen Lucas BA and PGCE, English Head of English, OCR resource developer 
• Prof. Robert Eaglestone B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor Royal Holloway, University of London

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The GCSE podcast series for JB Priestley’s play, An Inspector Calls, will give you invaluable insight for your GCSE and help you prepare for your exams at the end of the school year. It looks at the genre, structure and plot, why the play is enduring, the context of the play and how it was a voice for Priestley’s beliefs, gives a detail overview of the characters involved and then includes a detailed analysis of the play itself as well as giving hints and tips on exams techniques.

Tutorial Summary

• The Key questions considered in this tutorial include: 
• Why did Priestley set his play in 1912? How does social context affect the action of the play?
• The key content includes the effects of historical context.

Series Tutors

• Mr Stephen Lucas BA and PGCE, English Head of English, OCR resource developer 
• Prof. Robert Eaglestone B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor Royal Holloway, University of London

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The GCSE podcast series for JB Priestley’s play, An Inspector Calls, will give you invaluable insight for your GCSE and help you prepare for your exams at the end of the school year. It looks at the genre, structure and plot, why the play is enduring, the context of the play and how it was a voice for Priestley’s beliefs, gives a detail overview of the characters involved and then includes a detailed analysis of the play itself as well as giving hints and tips on exams techniques.

Tutorial Summary

• How does JB Priestley use dramatic form to create effects?
• How does the structure keep us glued to our seats?
• This podcast examines how Priestley uses structure to build tension and its form, looking at stage directions, how scenes and acts begin and end and the play's dialogue.

Series Tutors

• Mr Stephen Lucas BA and PGCE, English Head of English, OCR resource developer 
• Prof. Robert Eaglestone B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor Royal Holloway, University of London

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The GCSE podcast series for JB Priestley’s play, An Inspector Calls, will give you invaluable insight for your GCSE and help you prepare for your exams at the end of the school year. It looks at the genre, structure and plot, why the play is enduring, the context of the play and how it was a voice for Priestley’s beliefs, gives a detail overview of the characters involved and then includes a detailed analysis of the play itself as well as giving hints and tips on exams techniques.

Tutorial Summary

• This podcast examines what genres is JB Priestley playing with and why? I
• s it a detective story, moral tale or ghost story?
• It also looks at how to talk about genre in the exam.

Series Tutors

• Mr Stephen Lucas BA and PGCE, English Head of English, OCR resource developer 
• Prof. Robert Eaglestone B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor Royal Holloway, University of London

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The GCSE podcast series for JB Priestley’s play, An Inspector Calls, will give you invaluable insight for your GCSE and help you prepare for your exams at the end of the school year. It looks at the genre, structure and plot, why the play is enduring, the context of the play and how it was a voice for Priestley’s beliefs, gives a detail overview of the characters involved and then includes a detailed analysis of the play itself as well as giving hints and tips on exams techniques.

Tutorial Summary

• This podcast answers the key question of why has An Inspector Calls remained popular with audiences for 70 years?
• It examines JB Priestley’s biography; why he wrote the play; when An Inspector Calls was first performed; its public reception and enduring popularity.

Series Tutors

• Mr Stephen Lucas BA and PGCE, English Head of English, OCR resource developer 
• Prof. Robert Eaglestone B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor Royal Holloway, University of London

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Written by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein has horrified and enthralled readers for nearly 200 years. In this series, especially written for GCSE students, Alex Blott and Alexandra Campbell take you through all the chapters and provide a detailed analysis of all the key elements of this sublime novel, from its context and genre, to an in-depth discussion of all the characters.

Tutorial Summary

• In this tutorial we will examine the major themes within Frankenstein, including Knowledge and (Self?) Discovery.
• We look at the dangers of knowledge & Frankenstein’s downfall. Secondly we have The Sublime.
• We ask the question what is the sublime and look at Romanticism and the influence of nature.
• Thirdly there is Isolationism/Secrets - Frankenstein is obsessed with unlocking life’s secrets. The reality of the monster's appearance forces him into isolation.
• Finally, in relation to the subtitle Monstrosity and The Enlightenment, we ask questions about what it means to be monstrous, including the fact that the monster is educated, compassionate, and eloquent, but prejudices about appearance make him a monster and explore the meaning behind the full name of the novel ‘Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus'.
• Frankenstein is punished for trying to further knowledge, just as Prometheus was punished for bringing fire. Light represents knowledge in the book. Illuminating the dark, unexplored places. We explore tensions of Enlightenment science contesting divine beings and religion.

Series Tutors

• Mr Alex Blott M.A., B.A. English Literature Tutor 
• Miss Alexandra Campbell B.A. (1st Class), M.A. (Distinction) University of Glasgow

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Written by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein has horrified and enthralled readers for nearly 200 years. In this series, especially written for GCSE students, Alex Blott and Alexandra Campbell take you through all the chapters and provide a detailed analysis of all the key elements of this sublime novel, from its context and genre, to an in-depth discussion of all the characters.

Tutorial Summary

• In this chapter we are introduced to the main characters, including Victor Frankenstein, The Monster, Robert Walton and Elizabeth, Frankenstein's wife.
• With Frankenstein we examine the similarities with other Gothic Horror characters, such as Dr Jekyll, and how he begins the book as an ‘innocent’ but is ultimately destroyed by his exploration of forces beyond humanity.
• Additionally, we analyse his pursuance of education and individual gain. We look at the child and parent relationship with the monster has with Frankenstein, the orphanage and interaction with child characters, the monster's appearance versus reality and vengefulness versus compassion.
• We discuss Robert Walton and how he serves to deliver the tale of both Frankenstein and the Monster and how he also represents ‘Young Victor’ pursuing new knowledge. We also look at the importance of Elizabeth as a background character.

Series Tutors

• Mr Alex Blott M.A., B.A. English Literature Tutor 
• Miss Alexandra Campbell B.A. (1st Class), M.A. (Distinction) University of Glasgow

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Written by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein has horrified and enthralled readers for nearly 200 years. In this series, especially written for GCSE students, Alex Blott and Alexandra Campbell take you through all the chapters and provide a detailed analysis of all the key elements of this sublime novel, from its context and genre, to an in-depth discussion of all the characters.

Tutorial Summary

• This tutorial discusses the epistolary form, the two unreliable (uninformed) narrators and the framing of the narrative. We define epistolary form and how it’s used in Gothic fiction and address the concept of ‘truth’ through Walton’s letters. 
• We look at good vs bad science: Frankenstein learns blasphemous science from transcendental texts and ‘hack’ scholarship.
• The monster learns ‘truth’ through literature and observation.
• We discuss embedded narrative.
• Walton’s narrative includes Frankenstein’s narrative, which includes the monster’s narrative, which in turn is all edited together by Walton’s sister.
• Throughout the podcast we relate to questions of trauma and secrecy, birth.

Series Tutors

• Mr Alex Blott M.A., B.A. English Literature Tutor 
• Miss Alexandra Campbell B.A. (1st Class), M.A. (Distinction) University of Glasgow

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Written by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein has horrified and enthralled readers for nearly 200 years. In this series, especially written for GCSE students, Alex Blott and Alexandra Campbell take you through all the chapters and provide a detailed analysis of all the key elements of this sublime novel, from its context and genre, to an in-depth discussion of all the characters.

Tutorial Summary

• This tutorial examines the personal and external context when Shelley wrote Frankenstein.
• It details her background with her parents and contemporaries. Shelley had a feminist mother and revolutionary thinker father, was friends with Lord Byron and married to Percy Shelley.
• There was a history of birth anxiety, including miscarriages and infant deaths, there was a change in how people viewed the world. Science was challenging religion/turning scientists into gods. Overthrowing ideas of what you could and could not do.
• External context also included the Influence of Milton & Coleridge and the wider context of Romantic movement

Series Tutors

• Mr Alex Blott M.A., B.A. English Literature Tutor 
• Miss Alexandra Campbell B.A. (1st Class), M.A. (Distinction) University of Glasgow

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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Written by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein has horrified and enthralled readers for nearly 200 years. In this series, especially written for GCSE students, Alex Blott and Alexandra Campbell take you through all the chapters and provide a detailed analysis of all the key elements of this sublime novel, from its context and genre, to an in-depth discussion of all the characters.

Tutorial Summary

• This opening tutorial looks at the genre of Frankenstein and explores Gothic Horror, Science Fiction and Romanticism.
• It looks at how it was originally conceived as part of a ‘ghost story content’ between friends, how we define Gothic Horror and what is ‘The Modern Prometheus’?

Series Tutors

• Mr Alex Blott M.A., B.A. English Literature Tutor 
• Miss Alexandra Campbell B.A. (1st Class), M.A. (Distinction) University of Glasgow

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (RL. Stevenson) - award winning podcast tutorials from Audiopi

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, or sometimes known more simply as Jekyll & Hyde has entertained readers for over 100 years. Written by Robert Louis Stevenson the novella has impacted our natural language with the phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" coming to mean a person who is vastly different in moral character from one situation to the next. Our GCSE series has been written to give a complete analysis of Jekyll and Hyde including discussing the context, genres, themes and characters of this wonderful novella. To be used both by schools as an alternative resource and for individuals to help across their studies, including coursework, essays and revision for Jekyll and Hyde.

Tutorial Summary

• This tutorial looks at how Stevenson presents the differences between Jekyll and Hyde, including animal motifs and bestial descriptions, continued attention to ideas of primitivism and violence.
• Counteracting images of rationality and science, respectability.
• Creation of the ‘other’ through language and physical descriptions.
• It looks at how the narrative structure creates uncertainty and relates back to questions of reliability in narration and the role of letters/rationality/knowledge. Highlight this in relation to the Gothic genre.
• Further to this it looks at how the structure explores the difference between public and private selves, not only the duality of persons but also spaces – the city, private rooms, public streets, laboratory. 
• Finally it looks at critical responses to the novella, including a few key quotes regarding ‘Monster theory’, Gothic fiction and detective fiction.

Series Tutors

• Mr Alex Blott M.A., B.A. English Literature Tutor 
• Miss Alexandra Campbell B.A. (1st Class), M.A. (Distinction) University of Glasgow

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, or sometimes known more simply as Jekyll & Hyde has entertained readers for over 100 years. Written by Robert Louis Stevenson the novella has impacted our natural language with the phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" coming to mean a person who is vastly different in moral character from one situation to the next. Our GCSE series has been written to give a complete analysis of Jekyll and Hyde including discussing the context, genres, themes and characters of this wonderful novella. To be used both by schools as an alternative resource and for individuals to help across their studies, including coursework, essays and revision for Jekyll and Hyde.

Tutorial Summary

This audio tutorial looks at the allegorical function of characters, including:

• the opposition of private and public selves; reputation and civility; materialism vs mysticism; science and rationalism; corruption and the supernatural. 

We analyse:

• Utterson as embodiment of Victorian ideals of upper class, masculinity, control, suppression and order.
• Dr Lanyon as a minor plot character, but key in terms of character opposition to Dr Jekyll regarding materialism/rationality vs. Mysticism/sensation.
• Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde analysis including the function of the doppelganger motif: contrast, duality, sadism, urban life, scientific advancement, the Other, civility etc.

Series Tutors

• Mr Alex Blott M.A., B.A. English Literature Tutor 
• Miss Alexandra Campbell B.A. (1st Class), M.A. (Distinction) University of Glasgow

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, or sometimes known more simply as Jekyll & Hyde has entertained readers for over 100 years. Written by Robert Louis Stevenson the novella has impacted our natural language with the phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" coming to mean a person who is vastly different in moral character from one situation to the next. Our GCSE series has been written to give a complete analysis of Jekyll and Hyde including discussing the context, genres, themes and characters of this wonderful novella. To be used both by schools as an alternative resource and for individuals to help across their studies, including coursework, essays and revision for Jekyll and Hyde.

Tutorial Summary

This podcast examines how the story structured and why this is important in light of your GCSE.

• We also ask the questions of what makes a narrator un/reliable and how are the letters used to help progress/complicate the narrative?
• The plot of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is delivered through multiple narratives., making it compelling and sometimes confusing.
• The tutorial introduces the concept of the unreliable narrator and highlights the multiple narrative perspectives of the novella. It examines the mixture of first person and unidentified narrative voices, supernatural content, lack of trust, suspense etc.
• It defines the epistolary form and the Gothic and discusses the circulation of ‘truth’ through content of letters, the will and cheques, relating to concepts of evidence in detective fiction.

Series Tutors

• Mr Alex Blott M.A., B.A. English Literature Tutor 
• Miss Alexandra Campbell B.A. (1st Class), M.A. (Distinction) University of Glasgow

The first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! 

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