Orwellian

Spilling the Spanish Beans

Join us as we discuss Orwell's first ever published work on the Spanish Civil War. It was a formative experience that changed his politics forever. Find out why!

The Art of Donald McGill

Join us as we discuss the essay "The Art of Donald McGill". We consider Orwell's views on humour and its relation to social class, sex and the human condition. 

Politics and the English Language

Join us as we discuss Orwell's seminal thoughts on propaganda and good English usage from his essay "Politics and the English Language".

Decline of the English Murder

Orwell's take on "True Crime". Join us as we discuss murders committed in a particularly English manner.

A Nice Cup of Tea

We discuss the George Orwell essay "A Nice Cup of Tea". Learn the great man's eleven steps to making the perfect cuppa and much more!