Cambridge English Audio
Faculty of English University of Cambridge 13 episodes Nov 12, 2026
Cambridge English Audio is an audio repository from the Faculty of English at the University of Cambridge. It collects podcasts and other spoken-word recordings connected to the faculty's work. The feed serves as an archive of available audio rather than a tightly formatted series.
Episodes
Book Second - School-time Continued
Reader: Adrian PooleBook Second continues Wordsworth’s recollections of childhood and school life in the Lake District.The exuberant games and adventures of boyhood remain, but Wordsworth begins to describe a change in his relationship with the landscape around him. Nature is no longer simply the setting for pleasure, sport and companionship: increasingly, it becomes something sought and valued fo
Book First - Introduction: Childhood and School-time
Reader: Daniel WakelinThis series presents William Wordsworth’s ThePrelude of 1805, the thirteen-book version of his autobiographical poemtracing the growth of the poet’s mind through childhood, education, travel,political experience and the shaping powers of nature and imagination.Book First begins with a moment of release.Escaping the pressures of city life, Wordsworth finds himself free to choo
Session 05 - The Passing of Arthur and Crossing the Bar
On 23rd October 2009, the Faculty of English along with Trinity College, Cambridge, celebrated the bicentennial birthday of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Throughout the day, various members of the Faculty of English read a good portion of his poetic output. These readings were performed in the Judith E Wilson Drama Studio and also broadcast live over the Internet.The final session of the day brings Tenny
Session 04 - In Memoriam A.H.H.
On 23rd October 2009, the Faculty of English along withTrinity College, Cambridge, celebrated the bicentennial birthday of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Throughout the day, various members of the Faculty of English read a good portion of his poetic output. These readings were performed in the Judith E Wilson Drama Studio and also broadcast live over the Internet.The fourth session of the day is devoted t
Session 03 - The Lotos-Eaters, The Lady of Shalott and Other Poems
On 23rd October 2009, the Faculty of English along with Trinity College, Cambridge, celebrated the bicentennial birthday of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Throughout the day, various members of the Faculty of English read a good portion of his poetic output. These readings were performed in the Judith E Wilson Drama Studio and also broadcast live over the Internet.This third collection from the day ranges
Session 02 - Maud; a Monodrama
On 23rd October 2009, the Faculty of Englishalong with Trinity College, Cambridge, celebrated the bicentennial birthday of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Throughout the day, various members of the Faculty of English read a good portion of his poetic output. These readings were performed in the Judith E Wilson Drama Studio and also broadcast live over the Internet.In this recording, performance-maker and w
Session 01 - Ulysses, Mariana, St Simeon Stylites and Other Poems
On 23rd October 2009, the Faculty of Englishalong with Trinity College, Cambridge, celebrated the bicentennial birthday of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Throughout the day, various members of the Faculty of English read a good portion of his poetic output. These readings were performed in the Judith E Wilson Drama Studio and also broadcast live over the Internet.The first of our recordings from the day o
Milton 400 - Paradise Lost: Book 9 (AS-BROADCAST VERSION)
This is the original, as-broadcast recording of our reading of Book IX of Milton’s Paradise Lost, featuring an experimental live soundscape created with improvised violin accompaniment.Because the voice and violin were recorded together rather than on separate tracks, the musical elements are at times prominent and can make the spoken word less clear. We have also made available a remastered versi
Milton 400 - Paradise Lost - Book 12
(N.B. These recordings were made during a live reading in late 2008 and are not professional quality. We've done what we can to clean them up, but please just bear in mind how old they are and how new we were!)This event was held on Thursday 23 October 2008 from around 9 am-9 pm, in the Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio, Faculty of English, Cambridge.7.45pm, Book XIIRead by: Adrian Poole (Michael)
Milton 400 - Paradise Lost: Book 11
(N.B. These recordings were made during a live reading in late 2008 and are not professional quality. We've done what we can to clean them up, but please just bear in mind how old they are and how new we were!)This event was held on Thursday 23 October 2008 from around 9 am-9 pm, in the Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio, Faculty of English, Cambridge.6.50pm, Book XIRead by: Sophie Read, with Gavin
Milton 400 - Paradise Lost: Book 10
(N.B. These recordings were made during a live reading in late 2008 and are not professional quality. We've done what we can to clean them up, but please just bear in mind how old they are and how new we were!)This event was held on Thursday 23 October 2008 from around 9 am-9 pm, in the Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio, Faculty of English, Cambridge5.40pm Book XRead by Abigail Rokison, with Tamar
Milton 400 - Paradise Lost: Book 9
(N.B. These recordings were made during a live reading in late 2008 and are not professional quality. We've done what we can to clean them up, but please just bear in mind how old they are and how new we were!)This event was held on Thursday 23 October 2008 from around 9 am-9 pm, in the Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio, Faculty of English, Cambridge.4.30pm, Book IXRead by: Jeremy Hardingham, with Ali
Milton 400 - Paradise Lost: Book 8
(N.B. These recordings were made during a live reading in late 2008 and are not professional quality. We've done what we can to clean them up, but please just bear in mind how old they are and how new we were!)This event was held on Thursday 23 October 2008 from around 9 am-9 pm, in the Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio, Faculty of English, Cambridge5.40pm, Book VIIIRead by: Jean Chothia, with Rap
Milton 400 - Paradise Lost: Book 7
(N.B. These recordings were made during a live reading in late 2008 and are not professional quality. We've done what we can to clean them up, but please just bear in mind how old they are and how new we were!)This event was held on Thursday 23 October 2008 from around 9 am-9 pm, in the Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio, Faculty of English, Cambridge2.55 pm, Book VIIRead by: Daniel Wakelin, with C
Milton 400 - Paradise Lost: Book 6
(N.B. These recordings were made during a live reading in late 2008 and are not professional quality. We've done what we can to clean them up, but please just bear in mind how old they are and how new we were!)This event was held on Thursday 23 October 2008 from around 9 am-9 pm, in the Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio, Faculty of English, Cambridge1.55 pm, Book VIRead by: Paul HartleBook VI Summary
Milton 400 - Paradise Lost: Book 5
(N.B. These recordings were made during a live reading in late 2008 and are not professional quality. We've done what we can to clean them up, but please just bear in mind how old they are and how new we were!)This event was held on Thursday 23 October 2008 from around 9 am-9 pm, in the Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio, Faculty of English, Cambridge1:00pm, Book V Read by: Fred Parker, with Jeremy
Milton 400 - Paradise Lost: Book 4
(N.B. These recordings were made during a live reading in late 2008 and are not professional quality. We've done what we can to clean them up, but please just bear in mind how old they are and how new we were!)This event was held on Thursday 23 October 2008 from around 9 am-9 pm, in the Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio, Faculty of English, Cambridge11:40 am, Book IV Read by: Eric GriffithsBook IV
Milton 400 - Paradise Lost: Book 3
(N.B. These recordings were made during a live reading in late 2008 and are not professional quality. We've done what we can to clean them up, but please just bear in mind how old they are and how new we were!)This event was held on Thursday 23 October 2008 from around 9 am-9 pm, in the Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio, Faculty of English, Cambridge10.55 am, Book IIIRead by: Helen CooperBook III
Milton 400 - Paradise Lost: Book 2
(N.B. These recordings were made during a live reading in late 2008 and are not professional quality. We've done what we can to clean them up, but please just bear in mind how old they are and how new we were!)This event was held on Thursday 23 October 2008 from around 9 am-9 pm, in the Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio, Faculty of English, Cambridge9:50 am, Book II Read by: Drew MilneBook II summ
Milton 400 - Paradise Lost: Book 1
(N.B. These recordings were made during a live reading in late 2008 and are not professional quality. We've done what we can to clean them up, but please just bear in mind how old they are and how new we were!)This event was held on Thursday 23 October 2008 from around 9 am-9 pm, in the Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio, Faculty of English, Cambridge9 am, Book IRead by: Gavin Alexander, with ‘Liqu
