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Behind The Glass: A Parsonage Podcast

Bronte Parsonage Museum
Charlotte Brontë
Brontë Parsonage Museum
Brontë Sisters
Jane Eyre
Anne Brontë
Emily Brontë
Patrick Brontë
Corsets
Howarth
The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall
Poetry
Victorian Literature
Victorian Era
Map Of a Plantation
Modern Domestic Medicine
Sexuality
Victorian Culture
Gender
Wuthering Heights
Elizabeth Gaskell

A conversational podcast taking a closer look at some of the most extraordinary items in the Brontë Parsonage Museum collection.

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On this episode, Mia and Sam are joined by Bradford Young Creative and poet Noor Afasa! Noor has been on placement at the Museum as part of her apprenticeship with Bradford 2025.

We chat all things Bradford, celebrating its City of Culture status an... more

Mia and Sam are joined by historian and heritage practitioner Kit Heyam (author of 'Before We Were Trans'). 

We have lots of tea talk, dive into the fascinating gendered history of our chosen object and learn about Kit's rebellious school visit to t... more

Welcome back to Behind the Glass! We're here with series 3 of the podcast that takes you up close to Brontë items in the Museum's collection.

Hosts Sam and Mia are joined by Charlotte Brontë's no.1 fan, Naomi (@bookish.naomi), to chat about Victoria... more

For our final episode of series two, we welcome Graham Watson, author of 'The Invention of Charlotte Brontë', the new, eye-opening take on Charlotte's last years.

We discuss scandal and celebrity in the Brontë world, and ask the tantalising question... more

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Kit Heyam
Award nominated writer, historian, heritage practitioner, and educator, known for LGBTQ history tours
Episode: S3 E2: With... Kit Heyam
Naomi Philbert
Bookstagram influencer focused on classic literature, especially Charlotte Brontë.
Episode: S3 E1: With... Naomi Philbert
Graham Watson
Author of The Invention of Charlotte Brontë, which details the extraordinary production of Elizabeth Gaskell's biography of Charlotte Brontë.
Episode: S2 E7: With... Graham Watson
Nicole Joseph
Writer and theatre maker from West Yorkshire, focused on women-led stories.
Episode: S2 E6: With... Nicole Joseph
Ruby Granger
YouTuber blending lifestyle with literature and education, specializing in making classical literature accessible.
Episode: S2 E5: With... Ruby Granger
Mia Ferullo
Artist based in Shipley, completing a master's degree in art, gallery, and museum studies at the University of Leeds
Brontë Parsonage Museum
Episode: S2 E4: With... Mia Ferullo
Dr. Claire O'Callaghan
An expert on the Brontës and Victorian culture, with interests in gender, sexuality, and health.
University of Loughborough
Episode: S2 E3: With... Claire O'Callaghan
Oli Preston
Yorkshire priest, published poet, and musician
Rector of Haworth
Episode: S2 E2: With... Oli Preston
Jenny Mitchell
Prize-winning poet and inaugural poet in the community at the British Library
British Library
Episode: S2 E1: With... Jenny Mitchell

Hosts

Sam
Co-host of Behind The Glass, with engaging discussions and insights into the Brontë legacy.
Connie
Co-host of Behind The Glass, known for lively conversations about the Brontë sisters and their writing.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Fun

    Material culture history, quirky insights into Haworth as a real location and the epicenter of Bronte bizarreness, and young, energetic podcast hosts make for a really fun listen. Their love of Taylor Swift almost makes me want to listen to one of her songs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rupert Bandcandy
    United States8 months ago
  • INCREDIBLE

    This is the best podcast ever! Brings in everything from cholera to Taylor Swift, yoga to wildflowers, poetry to rocks to wedding trousseaus, all of course woven through the fascinating lives of the Brontës and the equally fascinating place they lived. The hosts are really insightful and charming, and all the guests are such intelligent and creative people! Season 2 when????

    EDIT: in season 1 ep6 with… Ramlah Qureshi, they mention a colour called “van brown” in Charlotte’s palette - is it possi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aggy_M
    Canada9 months ago
  • Loved it! More please!

    This podcast brought so many Bronte stories and objects to life. I enjoyed the conversational tone and the connection to writers I didn’t know but have since started to read. I would love another series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zigjam
    Australiaa year ago
  • INCREDIBLE

    This is the best podcast ever! Brings in everything from cholera to Taylor Swift, yoga to wildflowers, poetry to rocks to wedding trousseaus, all of course woven through the fascinating lives of the Brontës and the equally fascinating place they lived. The hosts are really insightful and charming, and all the guests are such intelligent and creative people!

    Season 2 when????

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aggy_M
    Canadaa year ago
  • Quirky and fun!

    If you have even a passing interest in the Brontës, this is the show for you! The hosts are charming, the guests are interesting, and you learn more about the Brontës and the museum collection then you would think possible from such short episodes. What a great way to showcase a museum collection—generally a visual experience—using an audio medium. I have also been delighted to learn more about the Yorkshire region through the special guests featured on the podcast. I can’t recommend the show hi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leigh_dk
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive feedback often highlights the wide-ranging subjects covered in relation to the Brontës, creating a delightful listening experience.
There is a strong appreciation for the hosts' charm and conversational style, which makes complex topics accessible.
Overall, the content is seen as fresh and inviting for both avid Brontë fans and new listeners interested in literary history.
Some listeners express frustration about audio quality or find certain presenting styles not to their taste, indicating a divided opinion on the delivery.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and insightful nature of discussions, particularly around the Brontë legacy and contemporary relevance.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S3 E2: With... Kit Heyam
Q: How can people learning about the Brontës include aspects of gender in their understandings?
Think about the whole life cycle of an object, not just its final use in the Parsonage.
S3 E2: With... Kit Heyam
Q: What made you interested in museums and heritage?
Studying history as part of my English degree opened my eyes to how past identities were formed in different ways.
S3 E2: With... Kit Heyam
Q: Can you tell us more about the gendered history of wool?
Women were central to the spinning of wool, both practically and ideologically.
S3 E2: With... Kit Heyam
Q: Which Brontë are you feeling like today?
I'm probably more like a Brontë dog, who just wants to run off to the Moors.
S2 E6: With... Nicole Joseph
Q: What have you learned from Anne Brontë's work during your time at the Brontë Parsonage?
I've been surprised at how bold she was in addressing controversial subjects like emotional abuse, which is still relevant today.

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What is Behind The Glass: A Parsonage Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations revolve around the Brontë sisters and their extraordinary literary contributions, alongside the significance of their associated artifacts housed at the Brontë Parsonage Museum. A diverse range of topics is explored, including feminist themes in classic literature, historical insights into the Brontës' lives, and contemporary interpretations that connect these works to modern issues. The hosts engage with a variety of guests, from literary influencers to cultural experts, creating a rich tapestry of discussions that span the realms of literature, art, and social commentary. This conversational format is likely to appeal to both Brontë aficionados and those new to their legacy, offering unique perspectives alongside engaging na... more

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2. Naomi Philbert
3. Graham Watson
4. Nicole Joseph
5. Ruby Granger
6. Mia Ferullo
7. Dr. Claire O'Callaghan
8. Oli Preston

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