Mar 1, 2026
What does the First World War look like when it arrives not as a battle, but as an invasion of home, family, and childhood?
In this episode of Oh! What a Lovely Podcast, we discuss My Soul, A Shining Tree, a novel by Jamila Gavin that explores the opening months of the First World War through the experiences of...
Feb 1, 2026
What does the First World War look like when the story is driven not by battles, but by loss, hope and unanswered questions?
In this episode of Oh! What a Lovely Podcast, we turn to A Very Long Engagement, Jean Pierre Jeunet’s 2004 French film set during and after the First World War. The story centres on Mathilde, a...
Jan 1, 2026
Can a film about the First World War work without trenches or battles?
In this episode of Oh What a Lovely Podcast, Angus, Jessica and Chris discuss the 2025 film The Choral, which uses song, performance and collective experience to explore the impact of the First World War on a northern English community. We talk about...