Retrospective 01 | From Macbeth to Midsummer (Episodes 1-10)
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David and Eric look back over the first series (episodes 1-10) of Professing Literature and David answers some listener questions. We got a great response from listeners and some great questions about episodes 1-10. David also gives a few clues as to what's coming in the next series of episodes (Eric presses him on when there will be more Macbeth!). As always, if you have any questions, comments, or otherwise, send us an email at [email protected]. ---------- Theme Music: "Nobility" by Wicked Cinema Opening Passage Music: "An Afternoon at the Versailles" by Cercles Nouvelles
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