Behind The Glass: A Parsonage Podcast

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S2 E3: With... Claire O'Callaghan Mar 27, 2025

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This week, we're joined by literary and cultural historian, Dr Claire O'Callaghan - Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Loughborough and Editor-in-Chief of 'Brontë Studies'.

We dive into representations of gender and fashion in the Brontës' work, exploring literary symbolism inspired by Claire's very special chosen object from the collection.

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S2 E2: With... Oli Preston Mar 20, 2025

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Series two returns with our first guest of 2025, the Rev. Oli Preston of Haworth Parish Church.

We discuss 19th-century medicine, looking after ourselves and the environment, and what it's like stepping into Patrick Brontë's shoes in the parish he cared for.

Stay till the end for some beautiful music - the first of the podcast!

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S2 E1: With... Jenny Mitchell Oct 24, 2024

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Welcome back to Behind the Glass with this early-release first episode of series 2!
Sam and new co-host Connie talk to prize-winning poet Jenny Mitchell, in an episode that touches on interpretations of 'Jane Eyre', Britain's colonial past, and themes related to Black history for Black History Month this October.
We'll return in 2025 to showcase the rest of series 2 - for now, enjoy this taster...!

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S1 E8: With... Adam Sargant Apr 25, 2024

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It's our last episode of series 1!!! Expect ghost, ghouls and lots of laughs as we round off the series with Adam Sargant, AKA Haunted Haworth. We'll be contacting spirits and discussing local folk lore connected to the Brontes...

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S1 E7: With... Emma Conally-Barklem Apr 18, 2024

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Sassy and Sam chat to poet and yoga teacher Emma Conally-Barklem. Emma has led yoga and poetry session in the Parson's Field, and joins us on the podcast to discuss all things meditation, tree poses and walking on the moors.

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S1 E6: With... Ramlah Qureshi Apr 11, 2024

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Sam and Sassy chat to Visitor Experience Assistant Ramlah Qureshi. We'll chat all things paints, portraits and Doctor Who with our fantastic colleague Ramlah.

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S1 E5: With... Lucy Powrie Apr 04, 2024

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Sam and Sassy chat to author and Bronte Society trustee Lucy Powrie. We'll discuss fantasy worlds, diaries and neurodiversity.

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S1 E4: With... Bethany Turner-Pemberton Mar 28, 2024

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Sassy and Sam chat to researcher and curator Bethany Turner-Pemberton. Bethany is PhD candidate in Textiles and Museum Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, in collaboration with Science and Industry Museum and MMU Special Collections. We'll discuss denim jackets and dodgy fashion, delving into textiles past and future.

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S1 E3: With... Piers Tempest Mar 21, 2024

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Sassy and Sam chat to producer Piers Tempest, who produced the 2022 'Emily' film about Emily Bronte. We'll take a peak behind the scenes of 'Emily', and discuss with Piers some of the iconic moments in the film.

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S1 E2: With... Lizzy Newman Mar 14, 2024

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Sam and Sassy chat to Visitor Experience Assistant Lizzy Newman. We'll discuss death, doc martens, and what it was like living in Haworth in the Victorian Era.

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