A new type of episode. I read chapter one and talk about why it is such compelling storytelling.Crispin Harris által

The man and his friendship with Charles DickensCrispin Harris által

A new phase of storytellingCrispin Harris által

Introduction of Dark themes and characters in this "Season Finale"Crispin Harris által

Tales from the Primary ClassroomCrispin Harris által

Lots more eccentricities!Crispin Harris által

Location is one of the basic storytelling themesCrispin Harris által

One of the main elements of storytellingCrispin Harris által

This explains a lotCrispin Harris által

A mixture of character, mystery and situationCrispin Harris által

One of the main elements in my storyCrispin Harris által

One of the big highlights of a 1950s village; the annual carnival.Crispin Harris által

Every setting needs a cast of characters. In the case of my Essex village I did not know how rich a tapestry they wereCrispin Harris által

A major storytelling theme. A character outside their comfort zone. In this case my mum.Crispin Harris által

One of the major influences in my young lifeCrispin Harris által

Starting to introduce the characters from my village childhoodCrispin Harris által

Continuing one of the strongest storytelling themesCrispin Harris által

We all enjoy stories about it and delight in writing about itCrispin Harris által

The preparations and journeys heading towards ChristmasCrispin Harris által

Such a strong storytelling deviceCrispin Harris által

Why changing weather conditions are so much a part of storytellingCrispin Harris által

Introducing an amazing characterCrispin Harris által

Investigating the Mystery of the NotebookCrispin Harris által

The tales my father told me about the WarCrispin Harris által

Introducing my Father and hopefully some questions answeredCrispin Harris által

The investigation beginsCrispin Harris által

What would you do if you could not prove your identity?Crispin Harris által

Why do people not share the stories of their lives? The silent generation of World War 2Crispin Harris által

The details of observation. What we notice and what sticks. More eccentricities.Crispin Harris által

The complex elements of the commedia archetypesCrispin Harris által

Continuing the exploration of commedia characters and their failures. Why are they funny? Their importance in the development of comedy.Crispin Harris által

Why do we laugh at someone's failure? Examples from the character of The CaptainCrispin Harris által

What is it and why is it so important in storytellingCrispin Harris által

The eccentricities that make both a character and their story memorable and real.Crispin Harris által

An unusual type of Odyssey? What is its Religious Iconography?Crispin Harris által

Why are the Harry Potter stories so successful? is it a Morality Tale? The importance of the School Story?Crispin Harris által

What is a Morality Tale? Its origins in Mediaeval texts and its influence in Pantomime.Crispin Harris által

An example where the author themselves tells you the hero is a Type of Christ. Why the Chronicles of Narnia are so important.Crispin Harris által

The themes and iconography of The Lord of the Rings. A story of Good versus Evil. The reasons why it is such a powerful story.Crispin Harris által

Is Superman a Type of Christ? What makes him different from other Superheroes? The Power of his story.Crispin Harris által

Continuing the stories in the Old Testament that foretell the coming of Christ we look at the mediaeval telling of Noah and Abraham and IssacCrispin Harris által

The Forerunners of Christ are those stories in the Old Testament that prophesy the story of Christ. In this episode we look at Adam and Eve and the story of Paradise LostCrispin Harris által

What do we mean by 'A type of Christ?" The connection between the Roman Catholic year and the Pagan Year? the symbols of paganism imported into the Christian year. the mediaeval festival of Corpus Christi.Crispin Harris által

Why might the writers of the Gospels want to write their most important story in the style of an Odyssey? The importance of the Hero, the Villain, the Journey and the "Crew".Parallels between the stories and major differences.Crispin Harris által

Images have a meaning other than their literal one. They can form the basis of clues in a story; a kind of Treasure Hunt as in the novels of Dan Brown. The more layered the deeper the meaning.Crispin Harris által

The Hero's journey can be both physical and emotional. It has a goal. The difference between a real Odyssey and a symbolic one. The importance of the Crew. Start trek and The Wizard of OzCrispin Harris által

What is the role of Penelope in the Odyssey? Why has she been so important in storytelling throughout the ages? Modern versions of The Odyssey.Crispin Harris által

The idea in Storytelling of "The Other". Who is the Monster in a story and what makes them one. The importance in storytelling of Giants. How The Hero uses the villain's weakness against him.Crispin Harris által

Odysseus is spolen to in dreams. Athena gives him the plan for the Wooden Horse of Troy. Why Poseidon is so against him and what are the consequences. The Hero in an Odyssey and his decision making. The sirensCrispin Harris által

There is Dramatic Irony in the aftermath of the story of Oedipus. The decision of Antigone as to what should happen next. Balancing your conscience with the consequences of your actions.Crispin Harris által