Teach me Lit Podcast

About Teach me Lit Podcast

Exploring themes and ideas in a range of literary texts, in a student-friendly way to break down and explain technical jargon.

Publisher

Sophie Toovey

Category

arts · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2019

Latest episode

2 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Mar 2026

   Inside Gillian Clarke's Catrin: The Push and Pull of Growing Up

   This episode dives into Gillian Clarke’s Catrin, examining its themes of identity, independence, and the evolving mother–daughter relationship. Perfect for students and poetry lovers alike, it offers clear analysis, key context, and thoughtful insights into Clarke’s powerful imagery and emotional honesty. Perfect for WJEC English Language & Literature specification, double award.

2. 

   25 Jan 2024

   What does the Ghost of Christmas Past teach Scrooge? A Christmas Carol explained for GCSE English Literature

   Looking at what Scrooge learns through seeing scenes of his lonely childhood, his generous boss Fezziwig and the heartbreaking time when Belle broke off their engagement.

3. 

   25 Jan 2024

   What does Marley teach Scrooge? A Christmas Carol explained for GCSE English Literature

   What does Marley teach Scrooge? How Dickens shows the ghost of his old partner to be judged in the afterlife for what he failed to do in his lifetime.

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