Apologies for the sound: it was incredibly hot in the kitchen in Hove so we recorded with the window open, so there is some traffic noise in the background.
Tony’s choice: Tom’s Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce
Ali’s choice: The Freedom Maze by Delia Sherman
Tony mentions the difference in portrayal of Roman slavery in Spartacus and Gladiator; can we only empathise if the protagonist is enslaved unjustly? More information on Spartacus here with links to information about screenwriter Dalton Trumbo who had been blacklisted after appearing before the House of Un-American Activities Committee.
Tony watched this adaptation of Tom’s Midnight Garden; Ali watched this one while at university. There was also a BBC radio dramatization which can be obtained via Audible.
Tony on Twitter: @tonykeen46 and his blog: Memorabilia Antonia.
Thanks as always to Steve Vapour Trails for production assistance and to Jack Sadler-Johnson for the use of his beautiful track, Bliss.
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Ep 36: Ghosts, machines and aliens with Kit Power
Ep 35: A Confusion of Susans with Juliet Kemp
34: Dragons and radical empathy with Trip Galey
Ep 33: A refreshing lack of Wizard Dads with SJ Groenewegen
Ep 32 Imaginary horse husbands with Kari Sperring
Ep 31 Getting rid of parents and grumpy magical helpers with Kate Towner
Ep 30: Hot Gladiators and Plague Gods
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Ep 28: Two horse girls’ training montages with Caroline Mersey
Ep 27: The Anti-Reepicheep League with Ang Rosin
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