We explore the sprawling grandeur of Lyra's Oxford college home, as we get immersed in her world of brick burner wars and catacomb expeditions. As rumours spread about children disappearing all across Brytain, we meet a sinister new character - a beautiful young woman with dark hair and a golden monkey.

Iain and Amy geek out over Dr Dee, the question of ‘where to put the camera’ and Lyra's anger-xiety.

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For more information on the Louisiana Purchase and an image of the affected area: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Purchase

David Mamet’s ‘On Directing Film’, referenced by Pullman as a way to think about storytelling: https://bit.ly/2ZsqbWU

For more info on the mysterious Dr Dee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dee

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Music by: Jaymen Persaud

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