Behind The Glass: A Parsonage Podcast

A conversational podcast taking a closer look at some of the most extraordinary items in the Brontë Parsonage Museum collection.

Podcasting since 2024 • 25 episodes

Behind The Glass: A Parsonage Podcast

Latest Episodes

S4 E1: With... Deborah Lutz

Welcome to series 4 of the Brontë Parsonage Museum's podcast Behind The Glass!For our first episode, Programme Officer Sam and Digital Engagement Officer Mia are joined by writer and scholar Deborah Lutz, to celebrate the...

June 19, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 1 • 56:17

S3 E8: With... Corinne Fowler

On this episode, Mia and Sam are joined by Professor Corinne Fowler. Corinne is an Honorary Professor of Colonialism and Heritage at the University of Leicester and author of Our Island Stories: Country Walks Through Colonial Britain.<...

February 20, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 8 • 50:06

S3 E7: With... Elizabeth the Thirsty

Mia and Sam are joined by THE drag queen historian Elizabeth the Thirsty.We share our love for making history fun, imagine a Brontë-themed drag show and learn about a secret language used by the Georgians...

February 05, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 7 • 43:46

S3 E6: With... Elysia Brown

Mia and Sam are joined by their Museum colleague Elysia Brown! Elysia is part of the Visitor Experience team at the Parsonage, volunteers for the Publishing Post and recently completed a Master's degree in Nineteenth-century studies.Thin...

January 23, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 6 • 43:21

S3 E5: With... Holly Ringland

Hosts Sam and Mia are joined by Holly Ringland, best-selling Australian author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart and The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding. Hear how Holly found herself walking in Charlotte's footsteps ...

January 09, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 5 • 58:50

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I love these podcasts. I can picture the parsonage as I am doing mundane things! Great variety of guests. Thank you !

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