Podcast Episodes

Anatomy of a Cancellation: 6. Post Mortem

Season 6 Episode 6

Katie Razzall considers the fallout from the controversy surrounding Kate Clanchy’s award-winning memoir Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught Me.

She explores the deep divisions the case exposed: …

Published on 9 hours ago

Anatomy of a Cancellation: 5. The Rewrite

Season 6 Episode 5

A sensitivity reader Helen Gould speaks publicly for the first time, revealing the emotional and professional complexities of revising a book already in print.

Katie Razzall interrogates the role of s…

Published on 9 hours ago

Anatomy of a Cancellation: 4. The Defence of Kate Clanchy

Season 6 Episode 4

Although Kate Clanchy faces a torrent of criticism in the summer of 2021, many people supported her — fellow writers, journalists, and some of her own students. They say she has been misunderstood.

K…

Published on 9 hours ago

Anatomy of a Cancellation: 3. The Paper Trail

Season 6 Episode 3

Katie Razzall considers the internal reaction at publishing house Pan Macmillan during the storm surrounding Kate Clanchy’s memoir Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught Me.

As online criticism of t…

Published on 10 hours ago

Anatomy of a Cancellation: 2. The Words

Season 6 Episode 2

Katie Razzall hears from critics who called out Kate Clanchy’s memoir ‘Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught Me’. The book, initially celebrated for its warmth and insight into multicultural classr…

Published on 10 hours ago

Anatomy of a Cancellation: 1. Kate’s Story

Season 6 Episode 1

When prize-winning author Kate Clanchy is accused of racism she asks her online followers for help. She’s shocked by the reaction. We hear the story from Kate’s perspective.

In Shadow World: Anatomy…

Published on 10 hours ago

Anatomy of a Cancellation: Trailer

Season 5 Episode 7

Katie Razzall reveals what happened when a prize-winning author was accused of racism, sparking what many saw as a culture war about race, class, and who has the right to say what.

Published on 4 days, 3 hours ago

The People vs McDonald's: 6. Judge for Yourself

Season 5 Episode 6

At the end of the longest trial in English history, the verdict is finally delivered - and Helen uncovers who her former partner John really was.

In 1986, members of environmental group, London Greenp…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The People vs McDonald's: 5. Clowning Around

Season 5 Episode 5

When Helen digs out some old letters from her former partner John, she finds some potential clues.

In 1986, members of environmental group, London Greenpeace, published a leaflet called ‘What’s wrong …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The People vs McDonald's: 4. A Proper Grilling

Season 5 Episode 4

A few months into the trial, Helen and Dave get an unexpected communication from the McDonald's Board of Directors.

In 1986, members of environmental group, London Greenpeace, published a leaflet call…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago