Grief is the Word

Do we ever truly return home? In this episode, Dominic speaks with Homeric expert Dr Frances Pickworth about the timeless story of Odysseus and his epic return journey to Ithaca. Along the way, they discuss Telemachus, Penelope and some of the fiercest challenges that Odysseus faces. In the second half, Frances gives her thoughts on Christopher Nolan's adaptation, that infamously creepy Circe scene, and the film's treatment of The Odyssey's women. Follow for updates here. Dr Frances Pickworth is a Lecturer in Digital Classics at the University of Bristol. Dominic Lam is a doctoral researcher in the Department of English at the University of Bristol.

How can we use creativity to hold the ambiguity of grief? Join Dominic Lam as he speaks with Dr Lesel Dawson about Hamnet, the heartfelt novel by Maggie O'Farrell as well as the unforgettable film, directed by Chloe Zhao. Make sure you listen to the end for Lesel's epic take on that emotional ending! Hamnet tells the story of Agnes as she comes to terms with a devastating loss, and her husband, who goes on to write one of the greatest plays ever written...You can find Lesel's article on grief and creativity here.You can follow Grief is the Word here.Dr Lesel Dawson is an Associate Professor at the University of Bristol where she researches Renaissance drama and Shakespeare. Dominic Lam is a doctoral researcher at the University of Bristol where he researches grief and displacement.