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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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 2 Episode 4 Jane Austen and Friendship
What Would Jane Do?
03/27/21 • 38 min
This week Zoe Wheddon and Julia Golding discuss what would Jane do about modern friendship, look back at Jane's friendships in real life and in her fiction, as well as swap Jane Austen news and award this episode's Lizzy and Lady Catherine.
Would Jane fit in with Taylor Swift's pack or a Facebook fan group? What role does messaging (or old fashioned letter writing) play in creating strong female networks of friends? And is it friendship rather than romance that is the key to understanding what is really going on in Jane's novels? Have a listen to find out.
This episode mentions Zoe's new book, JaneAusten's Best Friend: The Life and Influence of Martha Lloyd
You can get 20% off and Free UK delivery if ordered from the Pen and Sword website at the moment (March 2021) using the code JABF. Also available from Amazon, Waterstones, WH Smith and www.bookshop.org
We also mention the Jane Austen Festival in Bath. You can find out about the festival in September here.
Season 5 Ep 5: What would Jane do...about duels?
What Would Jane Do?
02/15/25 • 51 min
Pistols at dawn? What would (and did) Jane Austen do about the practice of settling disputes with duels? Julia Golding and Kate Macfarlane romp through the history and laws of duelling, examine the famous cases in the period, including duels fought by women, and then turn to Jane's novels to find out what she thought on this subject. After a brief look at modern equivalents, we go on to give our review of the BBC TV series Miss Austen and the news about the balls to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday this year (2025).
Season 2 Episode 7 Jane Austen and Love Island
What Would Jane Do?
06/04/21 • 50 min
Have you ever thought about casting Jane away on an island - Love Island to be exact? In this episode, we have a look at the dating culture in Jane's day and compare it to our own version in Love Island and The Bachelor/Bachelorette. Which heroine would not find herself in a thong bikini by the pool and who would love the gossip? Why does Mr Collins deserve his own season of The Bachelor and can you imagine getting the rose from Mr Darcy? What about Captain Wentworth being pursued by the Musgroves? Another mini-Bachelor episode!
We go on to our Darcy and Mr Collins of the month and then take on the most contentious issue of them all: which is our favourite adaption of P&P, choosing between 1980s BBC, 1995 BBC, 2004 Bride and Prejudice, 2005 film and a brief mention of P&P and Zombies. See if you agree our comments and selection.
Links mentioned in the show:
https://no1royalcrescent.org.uk
https://www.yoshigoods.com/collections/jane-austen-bookworm-leather-handbags-purses-accessories
Ep 5 - On location at Chawton
What Would Jane Do?
06/17/19 • 20 min
A very special episode recorded on location at the Jane Austen House Museum in Chawton. Listen to Julia Golding in conversation with the museum director, Mary Guyatt and find out how Jane's last home became a museum open to the public. What was daily life like in this home for Jane, her mother and her sister Cassandra? Who made the breakfast and dealt with the tea? What objects in the house feature in her novels? What do visitors learn by coming here that they can't get from books or adaptations? And just how big was her writing desk? Finally, what would Jane have thought if she came today to find that 40,000 international visitors walk around her house each year.
Ep 4 - Super Heroes
What Would Jane Do?
05/27/19 • 26 min
Marvel or DC universe? Iron Man or Batman? Wonder Woman or Black Panther? Our cinema culture has for over a decade been dominated by our love of super heroes. Julia Golding explores how each era makes the heroes suited for its own day. She goes back to the novelists writing before Jane Austen to look at the big rivalry: Richardson Universe v Fielding Universe. Following their negotiation about the nature of the hero, Austen picks this up when she explores what it means to be a heroine in her early novel, Northanger Abbey. So are there any super heroes to be found in Jane Austen? There is indeed - and you'll be surprised by a guest appearance from General Zod (Man of Steel) if you stick around for the big battle at the end.
Ep 2 - Jane Austen v Game of Thrones
What Would Jane Do?
05/10/19 • 19 min
Are you a GoT fan and/or a Jane Austen one? Can you describe GoT and Jane Austen in 3 little words? Take the challenge and find out what would Jane Austen have made of the cult TV hit. Going back in time for an early nineteenth century perspective, Julia Golding takes a tour of the gothic in fiction and fact, touching on the scandalous hit of the 1790s, The Monk, and the gothic-lite of Ann Radcliffe. Next stop is Lord Byron and his GoT-worthy life. And what would a mash-up of Austen and Thrones have been like?
Season 3 Ep. 7 Jane Austen and Adaptations (Persuasion episode!)
What Would Jane Do?
07/30/22 • 62 min
Were you delighted or outraged by the recent Netflix adaptation of Persuasion? Well then, this is the podcast for you to vent your views! Julia Golding and Kate Macfarlane take a look at the 18th century tradition of adaptations that Jane Austen herself would have known and in fact uses in her own writing. They then go on the discuss what was right (and wrong) about the 2022 Persuasion, comparing it to previous attempts in 2007 and 1995. Find out which one they think got it right. Do you agree? They then go on to discuss whether Sanditon is an adaptation, or indeed, anything to do with Jane Austen! Adaptations are at their most interesting when they have something new to say so they close by comparing Darcys. Stay tuned for Austen news.
We love to hear from our listeners so if you have something you'd like to discuss, please get in touch at www.goldinggateway.com
Season 3 Ep. 6 Jane Austen and War
What Would Jane Do?
06/10/22 • 49 min
Recent events have brought war back to the forefront of our minds. Jane Austen lived during a period of almost constant war. It was the background to her life with a huge proportion of the population, including two of her brothers, in the armed services. What was war like in her day? Kate Macfarlane joins Julia Golding to discuss this. Kate has impressive expert knowledge thanks to her time with the 33rd Foot Regiment, a re-enactment group. This really is a must-listen if you want the nitty-gritty details explaining army life. Is it fair to say Jane didn't address the war in her novels and was out of touch with the political events of her day? Have a listen and see if you agree with our views on the subject and why Julia thinks Jane has something in common with the writer of Derry Girls. Kate gives the latest Jane Austen news.
http://33rdfoot.co.uk https://janeaustens.house https://janeausten.co.uk/pages/festival/summer-ball-2022/
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.)
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How many episodes does What Would Jane Do? have?
What Would Jane Do? currently has 33 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 44 days, 21 hours.
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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