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Bitesize GCSE English Literature

Whatever text you're studying for your English Lit. GCSE, our experts have your back.

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Poetry
1. Language, form and structure
This episode gives tips on how to write about the language, form and structure of poetry.
16 Jan 2024,7 mins
Poetry
2. Quotations in poetry
This episode shares tips on how to use quotations effectively in your literature exams.
16 Jan 2024,7 mins
Poetry
3. Unseen poetry
This episode shares tips on how to write about unseen poems in the exam.
16 Jan 2024,6 mins
Poetry
4. Comparing ‘Exposure’ and ‘Extract from the Prelude’
Comparing Exposure by Wilfred Owen and Extract from the Prelude by William Wordsworth.
16 Jan 2024,9 mins
Poetry
5. Comparing 'Remains' and 'Kamikaze'
Comparing Remains by Simon Armitage and Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland.
16 Jan 2024,9 mins
Poetry
6. Comparing 'Tissue' and 'The Émigrée'
Comparing Tissue by Imtiaz Dharker and The Émigrée by Carol Rumens.
16 Jan 2024,9 mins
Poetry
7. Comparing 'Neutral Tones' and 'Winter Swans'
Comparing Neutral Tones by Thomas Hardy and Winter Swans by Owen Sheers.
16 Jan 2024,9 mins
Poetry
8. Comparing 'Walking Away' and 'Climbing My Grandfather'
Compare Walking Away by Cecil Day-Lewis and Climbing My Grandfather by Andrew Waterhouse
16 Jan 2024,9 mins
Poetry
9. Comparing 'Like An Heiress' and 'Thirteen'
Comparing Like An Heiress by Grace Nichols and Thirteen by Caleb Femi.
16 Jan 2024,10 mins
Poetry
10. Comparing 'Charge of the Light Brigade' and 'Poppies'
Comparing Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Poppies by Jane Weir.
16 Jan 2024,9 mins
Poetry
11. Comparing 'Cozy Apologia' and 'Living Space'
Comparing Cozy Apologia by Rita Dove and Living Space by Imtiaz Dharker.
16 Jan 2024,9 mins
An Inspector Calls
1. Plot Summary
Jean and Carl explore the plot of An Inspector Calls.
22 Mar 2023,12 mins
An Inspector Calls
2. Characters part 1
Jean and Carl discuss the characters of Inspector Goole, Mr Birling and Mrs Birling.
22 Mar 2023,11 mins
An Inspector Calls
3. Characters part 2
Jean and Carl discuss the characters of Sheila, Eric and Gerald in An Inspector Calls.
10 mins
An Inspector Calls
4. Themes
Jean and Carl explore the themes of An Inspector Calls.
11 mins
An Inspector Calls
5. Form, structure and language
Jean and Carl explore the form, structure and language in An Inspector Calls.
11 mins
An Inspector Calls
6. Dramatisation
Jean and Carl explore the dramatisation of J. B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls.
9 mins
An Inspector Calls
7. Context
Jean and Carl explore the context of An Inspector Calls.
22 Mar 2023,11 mins
An Inspector Calls
8. Recap Quiz
It's time to recap what you've learned. Jean and Carl test your knowledge with a quiz.
22 Mar 2023,13 mins
Macbeth
1. Plot
Jean and Carl explore the plot of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
23 Mar 2023,13 mins
Macbeth
2. Characters part 1
Jean and Carl discuss the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
23 Mar 2023,13 mins
Macbeth
3. Characters part 2
Jean and Carl discuss the characters of Banquo, Macduff and The Witches.
23 Mar 2023,12 mins
Macbeth
4. Themes
Jean and Carl cover the three key themes of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
23 Mar 2023,12 mins
Macbeth
5. Form, structure and language
Jean and Carl explore the form, structure and language of Macbeth.
23 Mar 2023,11 mins
Macbeth
6. Dramatisation
Jean and Carl discuss the dramatisation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
23 Mar 2023,10 mins
Macbeth
7. Context
Jean and Carl discuss the context of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
23 Mar 2023,9 mins
Macbeth
8. Recap Quiz
Jean and Carl test your knowledge with a quiz all about Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
23 Mar 2023,10 mins
Romeo and Juliet
1. Love
Hollie and Testament discuss the theme of love in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet.
23 Mar 2023,13 mins
Romeo and Juliet
2. Conflict
Hollie and Testament discuss the theme of conflict in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet.
22 Mar 2023,12 mins
Romeo and Juliet
3. Family
Hollie and Testament discuss family relationships in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet.
22 Mar 2023,11 mins