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The Forum ‘Dracula’ BBC Sept 16th
Here’s an up-to-date link to the programme I recorded last week on Dracula. It is broadcast at 20.06 on the 16th September. Do let me know if you enjoy it. Sam http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csv0rt
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Tagged Bram Stoker, Dacre Stoker, Dr Sam George, Dracula, Sorcha Ni Fhlainn, The Forum
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Recording Dracula (Part Two)
I spent Tuesday at Broadcasting House recording ‘The Forum’ on Dracula. I was one of three guests representing Dracula scholars from around the world for an international audience for the BBC World Service. Joining me from Canada was Dacre Stoker, … Continue reading
Recording Dracula
I spent this morning engaged in a lengthy phone interview for a BBC World Service Programme on Dracula. The call lasted over an hour and a half. I was asked about my thoughts on first reading Dracula and if I … Continue reading
Redeeming the Wolf: Something to Howl About #BeingHuman
Something to howl about ….on 18th November OGOM will seek to Redeem the Wolf at the Being Human Festival!!! This is a free event held at the University of Hertfordshire. You should book through the Being Human website from September! … Continue reading
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Tagged Being Human Festival 2017, OGOM, redeeming the wolf, UK Wolf Trust
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Gothic Styles: Gothic Substance – OGOM at Gothic Manchester Festival
OGOM will have a strong presence at the Gothic Manchester Festival this year with Bill and myself both giving talks. This year’s theme is Gothic Style(s). I’m a displaced Mancunian so I always welcome a return to my first city. We … Continue reading
Books of Blood: Objects Lost and Found @BeingHumanFest
‘All humans are books of blood—wherever you open us, we’re red’ (Clive Barker) Books of Blood: A touring exhibition and festival (2018-19) An introductory workshop will run for Being Human 17 Title: Books of Blood: Objects Lost and Found Date: 23rd November … Continue reading
Redeeming The Wolf: OGOM Event @BeingHumanFest
We’re excited to announce that OGOM is involved in two events for the Being Human Festival. Here are details of the first one: Redeeming The Wolf: A Story of Persecution, Loss and Redemption Date: Sat 18th November 2.00-5.30 Venue: University … Continue reading
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Tagged Being Human, Dr Bill Hughes, Dr Kaja Franck, Dr Sam George, OGOM, Prof. Garry Marvin, UK Wolf Trust
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Sophie Lancaster: Representation and Appropriation
I am just posting this link to the drama about the murder of goth girl Sophie Lancaster ten years on for my Generation Dead YA Fiction and the Gothic students next year. I haven’t watched ‘Murdered for Being Different Yet’ … Continue reading
OGOM at the Being Human Festival 2017
We are proud to announce that OGOM has been successful in its bid to participate in the Being Human Festival 2017. Our event is detailed below: Animal-Human Boundaries: Banishing the Big, Bad Wolf Saturday 18th November, University of Hertfordshire 6.30. … Continue reading
OGOM: Tales from Gothic Hertfordshire 1
I have decided to introduce a new searchable feature on Gothic Hertfordshire on the blog ahead of Supernatural Cities 3 which OGOM will co-host in March 2018. (‘Gothic Hertfordshire’ is now a Category, found on the right-hand side here.) I’ll … Continue reading