In this episode of Baughcuts, we explore Ralph’s journey in Lord of the Flies—from an idealistic leader to a boy confronting humanity’s inherent darkness. This episode traces that journey through key quotes and analysis, revealing the collapse of order and the loss of innocence.

In this episode of Baughcuts, we look specifically at the depiction of the Cratchits at Christmas, drawing a link between their humanity and the dehumanising Malthusian logic of 'decrease the surplus population'. Links directly to tonight's homework.

In this crucial episode of Study Sessions, we look at setting, place and location as mirrors - they reflect the moral character of those who inhabit them. From Scrooge's gloomy, icy counting house to the warmth of the Cratchit's hearth, we need to make explicit the ways Dickens reinforces key themes of compassion and social responsibility through setting itself.

In this special episode of Study Sessions, we take a look at love in Romeo and Juliet to support your end-of-year exam preparations. From the performative Petrarchan 'love' Romeo feels towards Rosaline, to the intensity of feeling between Romeo and Juliet, we examine love in the play up to the end of Act 2. Listen as part of your exam preparation and to gain a head start in our final half-term this year.

In this episode of Study Sessions, we look specifically at the character of King Duncan, a figure who embodies all the virtues of good kingship: justice, honour, loyalty and benevolence. Even though he has few lines and little time on stage, his importance in the play means we need a thorough understanding of his depiction and his connection to kingship, the Great Chain of Being and even natural order itself. Use this episode to help you with tonight's homework, too!

In this essential episode of Study Sessions, we take a close, detailed look at the role of the witches in Macbeth. Agents of chaos, malevolent manipulators of language: the witches are the embodiment of evil and deception, the catalyst for Macbeth's tragic fall.

In this special edition of Study Sessions focused exclusively on Year 9's preparation for their end-of-year exam in English, we look at the opening act of Macbeth, along with some of the plays key themes, concerns and anxieties. We've designed the episode to be used in conjunction with your Exam Preparation booklet, listened to alongside the video explaining the tasks in the lead up to your exam.

In this episode of Baughcuts, we're looking at Robert Browning's exploration of patriarchal power, jealousy and domination, My Last Duchess.

Following our title plus three key quotations (from the beginning, middle and end of the poem), this episode will help you prepare for your AQA Paper 2, Poetry Anthology task.

In this episode of Making Connections, we take a look at two crucial quotations that bookend the play: Banquo's warning to Macbeth about the 'instruments of darkness' in Act 1, Scene 3, then Macbeth's surge of bitter clarity when he realises those 'juggling fiends' have deceived him. Use this as part of your revision for Paper 1 (on the 12th May!). Good luck!

In this episode of Baughcuts, we quickly recap Imtiaz Dharker's exploration of transience, power and fragility in the enigmatic poem, Tissue. Remember, these episodes follow the same structure: title analysis, then three essential quotations to recall for the exam.