Shadow World
BBC Radio 4In Shadow World: Anatomy of a Cancellation, the BBC's Culture Editor Katie Razzall revisits a story that rocked the UK's publishing industry in 2021. It led to what some saw as the unjustified cancellation of a prize-winning writer and teacher - but to others, was a long overdue reckoning for the world of publishing. It grew into a culture war about race, class, and who has the right to say what. ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentaryTrue Crime | |||
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Katie Razzall considers the fallout from the controversy surrounding Kate Clanchy’s award-winning memoir Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught Me.
She explores the deep divisions the case exposed: in publishing, on social media, and among writers... more
A sensitivity reader Helen Gould speaks publicly for the first time, revealing the emotional and professional complexities of revising a book already in print.
Katie Razzall interrogates the role of sensitivity readers, and asks: who gets to decide ... more
Although Kate Clanchy faces a torrent of criticism in the summer of 2021, many people supported her — fellow writers, journalists, and some of her own students. They say she has been misunderstood.
Katie Razzall speaks to those who stood by her—inc... more
Katie Razzall considers the internal reaction at publishing house Pan Macmillan during the storm surrounding Kate Clanchy’s memoir Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught Me.
As online criticism of the book intensifies, Kate Clanchy’s publisher fac... more
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The episodes focus on significant legal and social issues arising from the high-profile McLibel case involving McDonald's Corporation and environmental activists Helen Steel and Dave Morris. The podcast dives into corporate accountability, environmental activism, and the lengths to which a corporation will go to protect its image. Through the lens of this historic trial, it investigates themes such as deforestation, exploitation of workers, and the broader implications of corporate influence in societal matters. Additionally, the narrative intertwines personal experiences and testimonies, illustrating the emotional and psychological toll faced by those battling vast corporate power. Overall, the content challenges listeners to reflect on th... more
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1. Helen Gould
2. Kate Clanchy
3. Mark Richards
4. Mukkahang Limbu
5. Philip Pullman
6. Onamik Saha
7. George Mombio
8. Sarah Inglis
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