Melanie McDonagh

Journalist and essayist who examines cultural and religious differences in ghost stories, contrasting Protestant and Catholic traditions and their narrative implications.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 44min

Christmas Out Loud I: James Heale, Gyles Brandreth, Avi Loeb, Melanie McDonagh, Mary Wakefield, Richard Bratby & Rupert Hawksley

Join Gyles Brandreth, a former MP and author, as he shares Queen Camilla's book recommendations for Christmas. Theoretical astrophysicist Avi Loeb sparks imagination by suggesting a comet could be a spaceship. Journalist Melanie McDonagh delves into the ghostly differences between Protestant and Catholic narratives, while music critic Richard Bratby reflects on the poignant stories told by composers' graves. Together, they explore life's mysteries and lighten the festive spirit.

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