What Would Jane Do?
Julia Golding
Julia Golding, author and a Jane Austen fan, is joined by guests to discuss early nineteenth perspectives on issues in modern life through the lens of the wit and wisdom of Jane Austen. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen or anyone wanting to take a little break from the twenty-first century.
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Season 3 Ep. 3 Jane Austen and What to Wear to the Christmas Party?
What Would Jane Do?
12/08/21 • 59 min
In this episode, Julia Golding is joined by Katherine MacFarlane, expert on Regency fashions thanks to her participation in the re-enactment world of the 33rd Foot. (There is also a version of this on YouTube if you want to see the visuals referred to during the discussion.) Where would Jane get her fashion news from and how were clothes bought and designed? Was there such a thing as fast fashion or 'the little black dress'? It is a wide ranging discussion in which they only have time to scratch the surface so here are some links from Kate to help with further exploration:
Kate's Regiment:
His Majesty’s 33rd Foot, First Yorkshire West Riding
His Majesty's 33rd Regiment of Foot (33rdfoot.co.uk)
For Regency Fashion of your own
Badger Historic Costumes : Replica costumes - Museum Educ
https://www.historic-costumes.co.uk
lady who made Kate's cap
Crafty Baggage – Hand Made With Love
https://craftybaggage.co.uklady who made Kate's mustard dress from fabric she provided.
HatsPeriod.co.uk | Quality Historical Headwear
www.hatsperiod.co.ukfor male and female headwear
and for those in America:
The name “Shocking Bad Hats” comes from a quote from the First Duke of Wellington, the hero of Waterloo and Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1828-1830. Upon leaving a session of Parliament, a journalist asked His Grace to give his impressions of the proceedings. His sole reply was, “I never saw so many shocking bad hats in my life!”
About - Shocking Bad Hats shocking-bad-hats7.mybigcommerce.com/about/
Books:
‘Jane Austen in Fashion’ -Penelope Byrde
‘The Costume of Yorkshire’ - George Walker
‘The Pocket- a hidden history of women’s lives, 1660-1900’- Barbara Burman and Ariane Fennetaux
(I did not mention Pockets!! Or Gloves! OR Clocked Stockings!! Aaargh! Maybe next time.)
And for your Christmas coffee table:
‘Napoleon and the Empire of Fashion -1795 -1815’ by Martin Lancaster and Cristina Barreto
(This is expensive at £40.00 but SO worth it and beautiful- they have used their own collection of real Regency fashion to recreate fashion plates.)
Season 3 Ep. 2 Jane Austen and Oversharing
What Would Jane Do?
11/16/21 • 29 min
It's a modern day epidemic on social media. Suggested by an audience member at the Jane Austen Festival in Bath, Julia Golding takes a look at oversharing in the era of Jane Austen, from letters, to memoirs, to roman à clef, to cartoons, her time was not without its places to spill the beans. Who is the worst oversharer in Emma (there are lots of them!) and what is wrong with being too reticent? Have a listen and then add your thoughts.
Also mentioned in this episode is Miss Austen by Gill Hornby and events at the Jane Austen House https://janeaustens.house
Season 2 Episode 2 Jane Austen and Christmas
What Would Jane Do?
12/16/20 • 29 min
Julia Golding and Zoe Wheddon discuss what would Jane do at Christmas. Find out about Regency traditions, turkeys, snapdragons and much more. We also award our Lizzie and Lady Catherine of the week and catch up on Jane Austen news in an episode recorded on her birthday.
For details of the books recommended, here is a list: Jane Austen's Christmas by Maria Hubert, AJane Austen Christmas by Carlo DeVito and Regency Christmas Traditions, Jane Austen Christmas by Maria Grace and also of note is Jane and Me, My Austen Heritage by Caroline Jane Knight. Further afield, we mentioned Pigeon Tunnel by John Le Carre and Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series.
Season 3 Ep. 1 Jane Austen on location in Bath
What Would Jane Do?
09/21/21 • 15 min
Julia Golding and Zoe Wheddon take the podcast to that most Jane Austen of cities: Bath! On the occasion of the Jane Austen Festival, they visit the main sights from Pump Room to Royal Crescent, reflecting on what Jane would make of the city as it is today and what it would have been like when she lived there.
To see Julia and Zoe on location, you can watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/QIy_FcTCp68
Season 2 Episode 6 Jane Austen and #MeToo
What Would Jane Do?
06/01/21 • 50 min
How would Jane Austen fit in with our modern #MeToo movement? It's an interesting question which led us, in this episode, to look at Jane Austen and the #MeToo, breaking it down into terms which make sense in her era: the context of feminist thought and sexual harassment in the late 18th and early 19th century. We discuss the shockingly unequal legal framework in which women lived, early feminists and empowered women such as Mary Wollstonecraft and Caroline Herschel, and then go on to discuss incidents in Jane's life and novels that illustrate #MeToo moments.
Find out what Mr Collins got wrong, what Fanny got right, and who was the novelist's narcissistic sociopath!
We go on to award our Lizzy and Lady Catherine of the month and review Janice Hadlow's The Other Bennet Sister (Pan).
Links mentioned are:
https://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/jane-austen-family-slavery-essay-devoney-looser/
https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Jane-Austen-the-Secret-Radical-by-Helena-Kelly-author/9781785781889
https://janeaustens.house
07/09/24 • 49 min
What did you think of Bridgerton Season 3? Julia Golding and Kate Macfarlane review the latest season but also put Lady Whistledown through her paces. They look at the real Lady Whistledown and the place for public scandalmongering. What was the role of gossip in Jane's world and where is it a major plot device in her novels? Stay tuned for Jane Austen news.
janeausten.co.uk Then type 'Jane Austen Festival 2024'. The page has links to all events and a festival programme.
https://austenvariations.com/gossip-and-scandal-in-jane-austens-world/
Ep 1 - Social Media
What Would Jane Do?
05/04/19 • 19 min
Julia Golding turns to Jane Austen for help with understanding how to handle social media. She first takes a look at the world of eighteenth century society, the networking via letters, and the public disasters that can fall in such a gossipy world. What can we learn today about keeping a balance between our private and public selves and who is handling it in our times with a discretion Jane Austen would've appreciated? Stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out!
Season 5 Ep. 2 - What would Jane do...about the Hell Fire Club and other Secret Societies?
What Would Jane Do?
04/25/24 • 41 min
Julia Golding has been delving into the scandalous world of the Hell Fire Club for her new novel. This was a secret society that emerged out of the 18th century and had new admirers such as Jane's contemporary, Lord Byron. But what would Jane Austen make of this world of clubs and societies, usually the preserve of men? Julia and Kate Macfalane discuss. Were any open to women - and what were their alternatives. Which of her characters would belong to the Hell Fire Club?
To buy Julia's book, go here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Persephone-Code-Julia-Golding-ebook/dp/B0CBYHBFRV/
To enter the short story competition, go here
https://janeaustenlf.org/writing-competition-entry-2024
Season 3 Ep. 12 Jane Austen 'Who do you think you are?' - meet her fifth great-niece, Caroline Knight
What Would Jane Do?
06/21/23 • 54 min
What would Jane do about 'Who do you think you are?'
Today we have a very special guest, Caroline Jane Knight, descendent of Jane Austen's brother Edward. Caroline devotes much of her time to the legacy of her famous fifth great aunt, running the Jane Austen Literary Foundation and supporting Chawton House. Find out what it was like to grow up in the family's ancestral home - a Tudor mansion - what it takes to come to terms with losing that home, and the return to enjoying the family associations with Chawton. And what trait does Caroline share with Jane?
Stay tuned for our Darcy and Wickham of the week - and our Jane Austen news.
For more information about Caroline's work
https://janeaustenlf.org
https://chawtonhouse.org
For the Jane Austen Festival
https://janeausten.co.uk/pages/festival-home-page
For the Caroline Herschel play:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queen-of-the-night-caroline-herschel-tickets-643705298877?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete&keep_tld=1
Season 3 Ep. 9 Jane Austen and Christmas Presents
What Would Jane Do?
12/17/22 • 40 min
Recorded on Jane Austen's birthday Julia and Kate turn our attention to the giving and receiving of presents! First we stop by Georgian Christmas traditions and then think about how Jane's presents are like bombs going off in the narrative. Stay tuned for the news and the Darcy and Wickham of the week!
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How many episodes does What Would Jane Do? have?
What Would Jane Do? currently has 32 episodes available.
What topics does What Would Jane Do? cover?
The podcast is about Classics, Literature, Society & Culture, Social Media, Podcasts, Education and Jane Austen.
What is the most popular episode on What Would Jane Do??
The episode title 'Season 5 Ep. 1 - What would Jane do...about Mr Darcy's Wet Shirt?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on What Would Jane Do??
The average episode length on What Would Jane Do? is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of What Would Jane Do? released?
Episodes of What Would Jane Do? are typically released every 42 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of What Would Jane Do??
The first episode of What Would Jane Do? was released on May 4, 2019.
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