The 19th Century love of the supernatural.De către Crispin Harris

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

The man and his friendship with Charles DickensDe către Crispin Harris

A new phase of storytellingDe către Crispin Harris

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

Tales from the Primary ClassroomDe către Crispin Harris

Lots more eccentricities!De către Crispin Harris

Location is one of the basic storytelling themesDe către Crispin Harris

One of the main elements of storytellingDe către Crispin Harris

This explains a lotDe către Crispin Harris

A mixture of character, mystery and situationDe către Crispin Harris

One of the main elements in my storyDe către Crispin Harris

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

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

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

One of the major influences in my young lifeDe către Crispin Harris

Starting to introduce the characters from my village childhoodDe către Crispin Harris

Continuing one of the strongest storytelling themesDe către Crispin Harris

We all enjoy stories about it and delight in writing about itDe către Crispin Harris

The preparations and journeys heading towards ChristmasDe către Crispin Harris

Such a strong storytelling deviceDe către Crispin Harris

Why changing weather conditions are so much a part of storytellingDe către Crispin Harris

Introducing an amazing characterDe către Crispin Harris

Investigating the Mystery of the NotebookDe către Crispin Harris

The tales my father told me about the WarDe către Crispin Harris

Introducing my Father and hopefully some questions answeredDe către Crispin Harris

The investigation beginsDe către Crispin Harris

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

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

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

The complex elements of the commedia archetypesDe către Crispin Harris

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

Why do we laugh at someone's failure? Examples from the character of The CaptainDe către Crispin Harris

What is it and why is it so important in storytellingDe către Crispin Harris

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

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

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

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

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

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.De către Crispin Harris

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

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

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 LostDe către Crispin Harris

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.De către Crispin Harris

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.De către Crispin Harris

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.De către Crispin Harris

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 OzDe către Crispin Harris

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.De către Crispin Harris

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.De către Crispin Harris

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 sirensDe către Crispin Harris