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Broad Street to Brideshead

Broad Street to Brideshead

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Join Oxford University student Nancy Gittus for a journey into the heart of a university and city that have shaped some of the world’s greatest literature. From the worried jottings of Samuel Johnson to the fiery sermons of John Donne, Nancy uncovers the way Oxford’s libraries, traditions, tutors, rivalries, and chance encounters left a lasting impression on generations of writers.

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  • Episode One: Samuel Johnson

    Episode One: Samuel Johnson
    Oct 19 2025

    Episode One of Broad Street to Brideshead kicks off with a deep dive into the life and legacy of Samuel Johnson — the brilliant, bold, and often beleaguered mind behind the first great English Dictionary.

    We’re joined by renowned linguist Professor Lynda Mugglestone, Professor of the History of English at Oxford’s Pembroke College, to explore Johnson’s rise from a struggling Oxford student to a towering figure of 18th-century London.

    From poverty and perseverance to prose and prestige, we trace Dr. Johnson’s remarkable journey from Broad Street to literary immortality.
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    55 min
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