The Downing Arts Podcast
Episodes
LT26.9 Lent Term Special
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
College Archivist Jenny Ulph reveals a surprising musical history at Downing.-=-=-=-Cover image Music Society programme, 1896.-=-=-=-Friday 20 March, ...
LT26.8 Face-to-face with Elizabeth I
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The curator of the new exhibition in the Heong Gallery, 'Tudor Contemporary', gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creative process.-=-=-=-Co...
LT26.7 A Festival of New Writing
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear all about the forthcoming Festival of New Writing.-=-=-=-Cover image copyright Downing Dramatic Society.-=-=-=-Thursday 5 March, 5pm, ...
LT26.6 Is this going to be too bright?
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Third-year Computer Scientist Bryan Abi Karam chats about his work as a photographer.-=-=-=-Cover image in the public domain.-=-=-=-Thursday 26, Frida...
LT26.5 Are you reading silently?
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ewan Jones discusses his recently-published novel, and how he's trying to revive a centuries-old artistic practice.-=-=-=-Cover image credit Irene ...
LT26.4 Stanley Kubrick meets Barry Lyndon
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
House Porter Gustavo Ávila chats about his favourite film.-=-=-=-Cover image in the public domain.-=-=-=-Thursday 12 February, 9-9.30pm, Chapel: Come...
LT26.3 Send in the Clowns
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Third-year HSPS student Ivan Ampiah discusses his love of Musical Theatre.-=-=-=-Thursday 5 February, 6.30-7.30pm, Howard Assembly Room: DCMS Chapel C...
LT26.2 In Pursuit of a Pheasant Plucker
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with recent Downing alumnus and professional guitarist Declan Hickey.Cover image credit Louisa Denby.-=-=-=-Thursday 29 January, 9pm, Chap...
LT26.1 Would you like Soup with your crossword?
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Head of Academic Skills, Dr Hamish Symington, chats about his alter ego as a cryptic crossword setter.Cover image released under Creative Commons CC0 ...
MT25.10 Bridgemas Special
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bridgemas Special episode, we're joined by new band Cash Only, as well as Honorary Fellow and former Master of Music at ...
MT25.9 In space no one can hear you scream
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purchasing & Stores Manager David Stroud tells the story of his first encounter with 'Alien'.Cover image by Jacob-the-fox-critic,...
MT25.8 The Little Prince
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PhD student Remi Poulard discusses his favourite book.Cover image: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, public domain.-=-=-=-Thursday 20 November...
MT25.7 The Mask of Agamemnon
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Visiting Scholar Demetrius Floudas enthuses about the Mask of Agamemnon, and we hear from one of the directors of this week's DDS show, 'An Evening wi...
MT25.6 The Devil in the Details
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Third-year Art Historian Apple Sershi reveals why the devil in art is so fascinating.Cover image: detail from Bartolomé Bermejo (1440-1500) 'St Micha...
MT25.5 A Gap in the Clouds
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Downing's Creative Arts Co-ordinator Fran Rothwell-Hughes introduces the new Gallery Exhibition 'A Gap in the Clouds'.Cover photo: Edvard Munch, Mela...
MT25.4 Witness for the Prosecution
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing last week's law-related theme, masters student Tiffany Tivasuradej discusses Agatha Christie's play 'Witness for the Prosection'.Cover phot...
MT25.3 Is the Master legally blonde?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Master Professor Graham Virgo discusses his favourite film.Cover image copyright Eva Rinaldi, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Shar...
MT25.2 1816: The Year without a Summer
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Downing alumna Natasha Atkinson and fourth-year Trinity student Nat Riches chat about their show '1816: The Year Without a Summer', currently touring ...
MT25.1 Freshers' Special
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Downing Freshers' Reps: Mercedes van Niekerk, Mia Lee, Edward Campbell, and Bwalya Kalusa.@downingfreshers2025 / @downingfreshersplay / @downingdrama...
ET25.10 May Week Special
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A feature-length episode to finish off this first series of the Downing Arts Podcast. We catch up with departing Organ Scholar Dominic Remedios, and m...
ET25.9 May Week Preview
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DDS President Lily Ellis and May Week Show producer Joe Short discuss the forthcoming production of 'As You Like it', and the Griffin Singers chat all...
ET25.8 A History of Britain as never before
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First-year engineer James Waine tells us about the epic outdoor theatre Kynren, for which he volunteers every summer. www.11arches.comCover image copy...
ET25.7 Faire is the Heaven
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curator Martin Gayford talks about Gillian Ayres and the new exhibition, and fifth-year medic James Bibey discusses his favourite p...
ET25.6 A linguist in Peru
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with third-year student Tomos Davies, currently on his year abroad in Peru, chatting travel and photography.Cover image...
ET25.5 A medic's take on Paddington
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First-year medical student Bede Doe gives his take on the Paddington film trilogy.Cover image "Paddington", Paddington Bear, Paddingt...
ET25.4 A glimpse into the Advanced Popular Performance Scheme
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imi Barnes and Denise Robalo chat about their experiences on the Advanced Popular Performance Scheme.Cover photo copyright Sarah Higgins.-=-=-=-The Ad...
ET25.3 A postcard from Hong Kong
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alumnus competition success and a chat with cellist Adrian Tsui about the music scene in Hong Kong.Cover photo copyright Louisa Denby.-=-=-=-Adrian Ts...
ET25.2 What do volcanoes and Downing have in common?
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We reveal the winners of the Twining Egginton Prize in Fine Arts, before meeting Dr Rachel Coombes, Keeper of the Heong Gallery. Nick and Sara Rawlins...
ET25.1 Downing: THE Creative Arts College!
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the Downing Arts Podcast! Join us as we launch the Creative Arts Strategy and the Leaves anthology, and discover the w...
Welcome to the Downing Arts Podcast!
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear all about the new Downing Arts podcast!