The Essay Episodes Available now
Partha Mitter—An Informal History of the Male Nude
2/5 Partha Mitter explores the meaning of the male nude in the visual art of the subcontinent.
Edith Hall—An Informal History of the Male Nude
1/5 Edith Hall reflects on the meaning of the male nude in the art of the ancient world.
Mike Figgis—On Directing
5/5 Film director Mike Figgis reflects on the hard lessons he learned in Hollywood.
Josie Rourke—On Directing
4/5 Josie Rourke looks at what happens when things go wrong in the production of a play.
Bartlett Sher—On Directing
3/5 Bartlett Sher examines the importance of rhythm when creating theatre.
Emma Rice—On Directing
2/5 Kneehigh Theatre's Emma Rice explores the director's role as a storyteller.
Roger Michell—On Directing
1/5 Roger Michell on emotions that go with starting a film, as he makes Hyde Park on Hudson.
Michael Rosen—Happily Ever After
5/5 Michael Rosen considers the changing role of the family in children's literature.
Trish Cooke—Happily Ever After
3/5 Trish Cooke explores the importance of children's books reflecting different cultures.
Anne Fine—Happily Ever After
2/5 Anne Fine gives a feminist view of the nostalgia for our favourite childhood books.
