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The Essay Episodes

    Joan CrawfordFive Screen Goddesses

    Sarah Churchwell discusses her affection for the work of Hollywood actress Joan Crawford.

    Jean HarlowFive Screen Goddesses

    Sarah Churchwell discusses the original 'blonde bombshell', actress Jean Harlow.

    Barbara StanwyckFive Screen Goddesses

    Sarah Churchwell discusses the work of actress Barbara Stanwyck.

    Katharine HepburnFive Screen Goddesses

    Author Sarah Churchwell explains how actress Katharine Hepburn inspired her.

    Burgess and Language - Kevin JacksonBurgess at 100

    5/5 An essay by Kevin Jackson about writer Anthony Burgess.

    Burgess and Criticism - Rhoda KoenigBurgess at 100

    4/5 An essay by Rhoda Koenig about writer Anthony Burgess.

    Burgess and Populism/Class - Dr Simon RennieBurgess at 100

    3/5 An essay by Simon Rennie about writer Anthony Burgess.

    Burgess and the Malay Novels - Tash AwBurgess at 100

    2/5 An essay by Tash Aw about writer Anthony Burgess.

    Burgess and the Morality of Contemporary Culture - AL KennedyBurgess at 100

    1/5 An essay by AL Kennedy about writer Anthony Burgess.

    Episode 5The Other Auld Alliance

    5/5 Stuart Kelly addresses the philosophy of Martin Heidegger and his Scottish translator.

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