This podcast examines both the personal and external context of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Get students to listen before a class so they are prepared or play out loud. This is part of the Frankenstein series which has been specifically written for GCSE English Literature.

This podcast examines the origins of the Cuban Crisis. It is a short, sharp and concise audio tutorial outlining all the key factors, including the communism, the Bay of Pigs, Soviet involvement in Cuba and more. It is great for both the classroom and for revision purposes. It has been designed to help GCSE History students get a full grasp of everything they need to know in an easily digestible format.

This podcast examines the beginning and causes of the Cuban Missile Crisis. It has been written specifically for History GCSE students. Topics discussed are U2 spy planes, ICBMs and United Nations Security Council. The podcast utilises sound effects and music to really aid in the learning of all the key factors and arguments discussed.

This podcast examines what caused the Berlin Blockade and how was it resolved? We look at how Russia flexes its muscles, how the West responds and the consequences. The podcast uses sound effects and music to really bring the subject alive ad to make it entertaining as well as informative. It has been written with History GCSE students in mind.

This podcast looks at the formation of Nato and why it was formed, especially in the light of communism versus capitalism. This podcast has been designed to be both entertaining and informative, using music and sound effects to really bring it alive. It has been specifically written for those taken History GCSE and can be used as a great revision tool.

Welcome to the first of our audio tutorials on The Strange Case Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Here we give a brief introduction to the novella, examine what genres does it fit into, what are the key themes and why is it a worthwhile book. We introduce the author Robert Louis Stevenson, examine the genres involved including Gothic, Detective and Victorian Sensation Fiction and summarise the themes of Duality, Identity, Science, Religion, the Other, Animalism and Public vs. Private. We also look at the critical response to the book and ongoing adaptations.

In this podcast, part of the Frankenstein series by Audiopi we are introduced to the main characters, including Victor Frankenstein, The Monster, Robert Walton and Elizabeth, Frankenstein's wife. With Frankenstein we examine the similarities with other Gothic Horror characters, such as Dr Jekyll, and how he begins the book as an ‘innocent’ but is ultimately destroyed by his exploration of forces beyond humanity. Additionally, we analyse his pursuance of education and individual gain. We look at the child and parent relationship with the monster has with Frankenstein, the orphanage and interaction with child characters, the monster's appearance versus reality and vengefulness versus compassion. We discuss Robert Walton and how he serves to deliver the tale of both Frankenstein and the Monster and how he also represents ‘Young Victor’ pursuing new knowledge. We also look at the importance of Elizabeth as a background character.

In this Pride and Prejudice podcast we discuss and analyse the characters of Mr and Mrs Bennet, Mary and Kitty.

In this podcast we analyse the characters of the Gardiners and what they represent in Pride and Prejudice