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 • 26 episodes

Behind The Glass: A Parsonage Podcast

Latest Episodes

S4 E2: With... Alessandra Pino

Sam and Mia are joined by Dr Alessandra Pino, an expert on the intersections of the Gothic, food, and cultural memory. She co-authored The Gothic Cookbook, which digs into food themes and motifs in classic and contemporary novels from ...

July 03, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 2 • 57:15

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

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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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