The Essay Episodes Available now
The Meaning of Trees: Apple—The Meaning of Trees, Series 2
3/5 Fiona Stafford discusses the apple tree, which has been loved and hated for centuries.
The Meaning of Trees: Hawthorn—The Meaning of Trees, Series 2
2/5 Professor Fiona Stafford on hawthorn trees, which have divided Britain for centuries.
The Meaning of Trees: Pine—The Meaning of Trees, Series 2
1/5 Professor Fiona Stafford on the workhorse of the forest, the pine tree.
Dylan's Bardic Heritage—Dylan Thomas Centenary
5/5 Poet and musician Twm Morys explores links between Dylan Thomas and Wales's poetic past.
Dylan Over the Pond—Dylan Thomas Centenary
4/5 Writer and poet Kevin Powell explores Dylan Thomas's influence on black American writers.
Tracing Dylan's Pathway—Dylan Thomas Centenary
3/5 Gwyneth Lewis takes a personal journey through the language of Dylan Thomas.
A Childhood Encounter with Dylan—Dylan Thomas Centenary
2/5 Andrew Davies reflects on the influence of Dylan Thomas, growing up in Wales in the 1950s.
Crossing Dylan's Boundaries—Dylan Thomas Centenary
1/5 John Goodby explores the ways in which Dylan Thomas's poetry and life crossed boundaries.
Dan Cruickshank on Robert Adam—Georgian Portraits
Dan Cruickshank explores his passion for the work of Georgian architect Robert Adam.
Martin Rowson on William Hogarth—Georgian Portraits
4/5 Writer and cartoonist Martin Rowson discusses the satiric genius of William Hogarth.
