One of my students reminded me recently how thrilling it can be to wait for a new tv episode week by week. Experiencing the story unfolding alongside millions of others. It made me reflect on my own moments of being swept up in stories, and how they’ve really shaped my understanding of different medias, and helped forge my love of storytelling.

This morning I woke up to the news that Kazuki Takahashi - the creator Yugioh - has passed away....

I first read Treasure Island when I discovered it amongst a stash of old books in our house....

There was once a movie that scared me as child, giving me nightmares about volcanoes - but I couldn't remember it...

Many, many years ago I went to England. It has remained the highlight of my life thus far...

Insektors was years ahead of its time. I adored this show. I still do. I think it is a work of art.

The first story we shall address is The Dreamstone...I think what drew me to it as a child was the simplicity of the story and worldbuilding