Study Sessions: STG Literature Revision

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Podcast by Mr Baugh

Study Sessions: STG Literature Revision

Welcome to our new STG English Literature revision podcast! Hosted by Mr Baugh, each week we'll tackle some of the trickiest aspects of our English Lit set texts, including Lord of the Flies, A Christmas Carol, Macbeth and the poetry anthology.

Latest episodes

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04 April 2025

Baughcuts: Poppies in (not quite) under 10 minutes

In this episode of Baughcuts, we examine Jane Weir's exploration of the intimate, familial impact of conflict. Remember, these mini-episodes focus on the poem's title, plus three quotations, to support our approach in English Literature Paper 2. Enjoy!

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04 April 2025

Baughcuts: The Charge of the Light Brigade in under 10 minutes

In this quick episode of Baughcuts, we look at Tennyson's valorisation of the Light Brigade's disastrous cavalry charge towards Russian artillery and consider the poem's title, plus three essential quotations for revision.

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01 April 2025

Baughcuts: 'Bayonet Charge' in under 10 minutes

Starting with 'Bayonet Charge', we'll be releasing short Baughcuts for all fifteen of the AQA Power and Conflict anthology poems. Focusing on the title and three key quotations, these episodes are designed as bitesize revision morsels to help with comparative essay planning.

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25 March 2025

Behind the Curtain: Power and Possession in 'My Last Duchess'

In this episode, step into the chilling, aristocratic world of Robert Browning's My Last Duchess. Explore the sinister undertones beneath the Duke's polished charm, unravelling themes of jealous control, authoritarian power, and oppressive gender dynamics. Through vivid imagery and insightful line-by-line analysis, discover how Browning masterfully employs dramatic irony, poetic techniques, and historical context to craft this iconic dramatic monologue. Designed for your GCSE English Literature revision, this immersive analysis will sharpen your understanding of character, form, and Victorian values lurking within the elegant yet unsettling halls of Ferrara.

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20 March 2025

War, Trauma and Memory: Simon Armitage's 'Remains'

In this episode, we explore Simon Armitage's Remains, a poem that exposes the moral ambiguities of conflict, psychological trauma and the power of memory. This is a key poem within the AQA Power and Conflict cluster - use the episode to support your revision and enrich your understanding.

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11 March 2025

STG Unplugged: Our very first student podcast!

In this very first edition of STG Unplugged, we explore Korean and Chinese dramas, riddles, the festival of Kwanza and so much more! Listen, enjoy, and get involved! We'll be sharing more episode from our Podcasting Club elective over the rest of the school year!

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