Author of The Essex Serpent and Melmoth, Sarah Perry, delivered this year's Harriet Martineau Lecture at the Norfolk & Norwich Festival. Sarah explores the notion of the 'Essex girl', invoking unexpected moments from history and popular culture.

This year's lecture was made possible thanks to the support of The Martineau Society.

Hosted by Steph McKenna and Simon Jones from the National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall in Norwich.

Find out more at http://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk

Music by Bennet Maples: http://sonicfruit.co.uk