Harris in Conversation

Laura Mistry speaks with Nikki Bhatt - SLE for Sutton SCITT and UK collaborator for Doug Lemov's 'Teach Like a Champion' and 'Reading Reconsidered.'  Nikki discusses pedagogical approaches towards feedback, teacher instruction and remote learning, amongst other research-based topics.

Rhiannon Scott (nee Walls) speaks with novelist Stephen Kelman, writer of 2011 novel 'Pigeon English,' which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and is now a key text on the GCSE syllabus.  Stephen discusses 'Pigeon English' - its prevalent themes, its exploration of societal issues - and why he felt compelled to tell the story he did.

Oliver Blagden speaks with Ronke Ayoola, Senior Programme Director of Debate Mate, an organisation that helps young people to find their voices through comprehensive debating training.  Ronke discusses the importance of speaking and listening on the curriculum, why young people are increasingly speaking out, and - importantly - how we as educators can empower them to do so.

Laura Mistry speaks with actor Alasdair Buchan, whose credits include 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' and Stephen Daldry's critically acclaimed production of 'An Inspector Calls.'  Alasdair discusses his character Gerald Croft, exploring his function and character arc in Priestley's play, and debates the extent to which an audience may have sympathy for him.

Laura Mistry speaks with actor Chloe Pirrie, whose credits include the 2014 miniseries 'The Game,' the 2012 film 'Shell,' and the 2015 television adaptation of 'An Inspector Calls.'  Chloe discusses her portrayal of character Sheila Birling, as well as issues around generational divide, gender, and the hope for transformation.

Rhiannon Scott speaks with poet and playwright Inua Ellams about two of his poems: 'Dear Tina' and 'Summit of Flight.'  Drawing on his own life experiences, Inua discusses ideas of love, masculinity, and the importance of having one's own authentic identity when writing.

Oliver Blagden speaks with Scarborough-born playwright Christopher York, who discusses his play 'Build a Rocket.'  Christopher reveals how issues of class and gender stereotyping motivated his writing, and provides top tips for teachers when approaching textual analysis with students.

In our first episode of a brand new podcast, 'Harris in Conversation', Oliver Blagden speaks with educational expert - and author of 'Rosenshine's Principles in Action' and 'The Learning Rainforest' - Tom Sherrington.  Tom discusses the launch of his new book, 'Teaching Walkthrus' - a series of illustrated, step-by-step guides for instructional coaching.