Classics and Careers Season 3, Episode 6: Tracy-Ann Oberman, Actor and Writer
Tracy-Ann Oberman, perhaps best known for playing Chrissie Watts in EastEnders, as well as her many stage and TV roles including Monroe, Doctor Who, New Tricks, It’s A Sin and more, is a self-proclaimed Classics geek! Winner of 2021 Celebrity Mastermind, her chosen topic was the Women of Imperial Rome.
In this episode, Katrina discovers Tracy-Ann’s passion for Roman history and literature, her classical travel recommendations, the inspiration behind many of her plays, and which writer she turned to as a child, seeking ancient intrigue…
Bonus Episode: Was Odysseus the best speaker in the ancient world? Featuring HarrysPoetryy Creator, linguist and tutor Harry Donoghue (@harryspoetryy) joins Katrina to discuss his love for ancient literature, to preview Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey...
Classics and Careers Season 3, Episode 8: Eleanor Crook, Sculptor That’s right, we couldn’t conclude Season 3 without a bonus episode! It was a privilege to speak to eminent sculptor Eleanor Crook about her Classics...
Classics and Careers Season 3, Episode 7: Sarah Rowley, Head of Communications at YouTube UK For the final episode of this season of Classics & Careers, Katrina meets Sarah Rowley, Head of Communications at...
