The TLS Podcast

Hubris and Nemesis

Hubris and Nemesis

The TLS Podcast


Published: 20 February 2025 at 13:16 Europe/London

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Episode notes

This week, Edith Hall finds herself mesmerised, entranced and perplexed by Sophocles; and Barnaby Phillips on a bizarre imperial incursion in 19th-century Africa.


'Oedipus', by Sophocles, Old Vic until March 29

'Electra', by Sophocles, Duke of York's Theatre until April 12

'A Training School for Elephants', by Sophy Roberts



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