Michael Slater
Professor of Victorian Literature at Birkbeck College and editor of Dickens's journalism, offering expertise on Dickens's social ideas and journalistic influence.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 44min
Dickens (Archive Episode)
Join literary experts Rosemary Ashton, Michael Slater, and John Bowen as they explore the complex world of Charles Dickens. Ashton offers insights into Victorian London’s stark contrasts, while Slater reveals Dickens’s calls for social reform, emphasizing housing and sanitation. Bowen dives into the darker shades of Dickens's works like 'Bleak House,' linking his characters' struggles with larger societal issues. They discuss Dickens's moral narrative that urges compassion, and his nuanced portrayal of women, revealing his love-hate relationship with Britain.
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Jul 12, 2001 • 28min
Dickens
In this engaging discussion, guests Rosemary Ashton, a literary scholar, Michael Slater, a Victorian literature expert, and John Bowen, an author on Dickens, delve into the multifaceted world of Charles Dickens. Ashton paints a vivid picture of mid-19th-century London, while Slater highlights Dickens's empathy for the urban poor. Bowen emphasizes how novels like Bleak House critique social injustices. They explore Dickens's complex portrayal of women, his childhood influences, and debate the lasting impact of his social critiques on modern society.
