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Episode 1: ‘What is the global assembly?’
Station Manager Lucas Ferguson offers his recommendation for the Book Bites series being run by Wellington Library, Jennie Morton's 'The Authentic Performer'. It marks the run-up to World Book Day 2021. Come back on World Book Day itself (Thursday 4th March) to hear more student and staff recommendations!
Head Librarian Lucy Atherton introduces the Book Bites mini-series in the run-up to World Book Day 2021. She talks about her recommendation, Dancing In The Mosque by Homeira Qaderi. More recommendations will appear throughout the week, so come back to find out what other staff and students are choosing for their Book Bites!
The football podcast formerly known as Welly 3-2-5 returns after a slice of orange and a fresh coat of paint over half term! Rahul, Alex, Costi and special guest Jack pass judgment on a crazy couple of weeks of football, and there's also a special look at the fortunes of Manchester United alongside a discussion about the European Championship possibilities for England.
In this latest GCSE revision podcast, Mr Craig presents a reading of John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’. This talk explores Steinbeck’s life and times, showing how these experiences helped to shape the story we know so well. The talk then moves on to consider the importance of narrative voice, as well as a consideration of the novel as tragedy.
Wellington College's Chaplain, Fr. Adrian Stark-Ordish, offers his thoughts ahead of the half-term break.
Teacher of English John Craig presents a contextual reading of J. B. Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls', aimed at 4th and 5th formers who are currently studying the text. This talk explores the following questions: Who is J. B. Priestley? What was he saying about the world he lived in? Why did Priestley have such strong views? How is the play relevant to us today?
Wellington Archivist Caroline Jones dives into the record books to look at how rugby established itself as one of the traditional sports at Wellington College - and how the College helped to shape rugby itself.
The student sketch show special returns to DukeBox as Whose Line Is It WellyWay? explores the wild world in which we currently live through the eyes of satire, all as seen by the executive producer Caitlin. Produced by Jim Russell and Lucas Ferguson, with music from Nick Burrage.
Deputy Head of Co-Curricular Iain Sutcliffe talks to Lucas Ferguson about his experiences with boxing growing up, from starting in a rough area of Leeds to winning championships at the University of Oxford, featuring specially curated music selections. He also discusses his techniques for coping psychologically with high-pressure situations and offers advice on what can be learned from the sport.
Rahul, Alex, Costi and special guest Torstan present the fourth episode of Welly 3-2-5. Today they go over the astonishing midweek fixtures from the Premier League, take stock of the relegation battle that continues to close up, and there's a passionate discussion about Torstan's hometown Newcastle United.
Rahul, Alex and Costi are joined by Marcus for DukeBox's premier football podcast, as they discuss the weekend results and the ever-tightening title race in the Premier League.
Welly 3-2-5 returns with Rahul, Alex, Costi and special guest Archie. Together, they dissect the managerial misfortunes of Chelsea, and ask if Thomas Tuchel is really the answer to their problems.
