The Idler Academy
of Philosophy, Husbandry and Merriment
The Seasonal Festivals of Britain with Ronald Hutton
A spirited journey through the history of seasonal festivals, from Christmas feasting to May Day revelry
The Life and Works of Charles Dickens, Series Three: Dark Genius
Henry Eliot explores the great late masterpieces of Charles Dickens, describing how his personal relationships affected them
The Life and Works of Charles Dickens, Series Two: Social Critic
Henry Eliot presents the second act in the prodigious career of Charles Dickens: his novels, travels and attacks on Victorian society
The Life and Works of Charles Dickens, Series One: Young Celebrity
Henry Eliot describes the early career of Charles Dickens, his first literary adventures and his meteoric rise to celebrity
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Harmonica for Beginners with Ed Hopwood
Music
Learn how to play the harmonica in our twelve part course, which covers everything from breathing patterns and hand position to learning by ear and classic blues riffs…. Read more
How to Write a Song with Chris Difford
Music
Award-winning lyricist Chris Difford of Squeeze teaches the art of songwriting in this interactive course, which promises to unleash your creative potential…. Read more
Intermediate Harmonica with Ed Hopwood
Music
Learn to play the blues with harmonica virtuoso Ed Hopwood… Read more
Ukulele for Beginners with Danny Wootton
Music
Learn how to play the fabulous ukulele in our six part course with notes and songsheets… Read more
An Introduction to Classical Music with Sandy Burnett
Online course
A six part online introduction to the most beautiful music of the last thousand years… Read more
Ukulele Ensemble Autumn Term 2019
9 Oct 2019 | Event
9 Oct-4 Dec – Learn the ukulele with Danny Wootton and drummer Tom Fyfe… Read more
How to Sing with Diana de Cabarrus
Music
Find your voice on our singing course for complete beginners… Read more
