Welcome to the first KEScast of this academic year! Lead by new Year 12 students Sofia, Jay, Kate, and Year 13 student Maia: today we are discussing "Is literature worth my time?" (it absolutely is). We are also joined by our English teacher Mr Mills and Dr Meuuwis of the University of Warwick. Mr Mills, our English teacher at KES, is discussing the portrayal of Shakespeare in film and expresses his views on the declining popularity of reading. Our second guest is Dr Meuuwis. Dr Meeuwis is Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor of English at the University of Warwick. Today, he emphasises the evident contrast between literature and film adaptations as well as highlighting the value of theatre. Enjoy! Books mentioned: American Psycho - Bret Easton Ellis; Sofia's 1984 - George Orwell; Kate's My Year of Rest and Relaxation - Ottessa Moshfegh; Jay's Jurassic Park - Michael Crichton; Maia's

Today we are joined by Mr Mills, one of our English teachers at KES. Mr Mills has some fascinating picks for us, exploring a number of genres and delving a little into the context and analysis of each. Texts mentioned were: A nocturnal upon St Lucy's Day being the shortest day - John Donne The Winter's Tale - William Shakespeare The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner - James Hogg We hope you enjoy!

On today's episode we have a delightful jaunt through the world of women in poetry! We discuss a handful of poets from ancient history to modern day and give you a taste of their work, in honour of international women's day. Poems featured: The Ode to Aphrodite - Sappho  Because I Could Not Stop For Death - Emily Dickinson  Daddy - Sylvia Plath  Salome - Carol Ann Duffy Strawberry Moon - Franny Choi, from 'A History Of Touch'

Welcome to our first KEScast! Come get to know your new hosts as we discuss our favourite literature, more specifically, what we'd take on a desert island. From How To Train Your Dragon to Hozier, Ishiguro to Under Milk Wood, there's something for everyone as we cover words in all their forms. We hope you enjoy, and we apologise for the Welsh accent...