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Spirit of the HallAuthor: Spirit of the Hall
Spirit of the Hall features engaging conversations with some of St Edmund Halls most fascinating alumni, fellows and staff. Hosted by Olly Belcher (nee Donnelly), President of the SEH Association for alumni, this podcast provides a special opportunity for current and past members of Teddy Hall to share how that unique spirit has shaped their insights and experiences in politics, academia, business, entertainment, technology and more. Join us as we lead the way and shine a light on some of those who make Teddy Hall - and other Oxford Colleges - the great institutions that they are. Language: en-gb Genres: Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Dr. Emma French
Episode 8
Friday, 24 April, 2026
In this episode, hear Olly Belcher, Past President of the St Edmund Hall Association in conversation with Dr Emma French, who came up to the Hall in 1993 to read History and English. Emma completed her PHD in Literary Theory from Southampton University before publishing her first book, Selling Shakespeare to Hollywood. Emma has edited several plays and is the author of a number of bestselling true crime books including Inside Broadmoor and Inside Wakefield Prison, which was the biggest selling true crime book in the UK in 2024. Emma’s insights into the UK's high-security prison system are extraordinary and eye-opening. She has seen first-hand the living conditions and daily lives of prisoners, officers and staff over sustained periods of time. Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.
