In the first episode of the new series of Self Concerns Claire Allen (Programme Leader for MA English) is joined by Dr Phillippa Bennett (Programme Leader for BA English) and Dr David Simmons (Programme Leader for BA Film and Screen Studies) as they go head-to-head to discuss their Halloween recommendation, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Phillippa and David discuss the role of the monster in both the original text, as well as the many and various adaptations there have been, and why this text continues to be such an important one to teach us about the relationship between the individual and society, both in the Victorian era and now, our humanity, and our behaviours. Tune in to hear why this is the English department's recommended Halloween read, and which of the many adaptations our film expert suggests you check out this autumn.
