The Downing Arts Podcast

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Podcast by Downing College

The Downing Arts Podcast

Downing Arts is the combination, collaboration, and contemplation of Drama, Music, the Visual Arts, and Literary activities across the college – bringing together students, Fellows, staff, and the wider community to participate, observe, and enjoy a richly stimulating cultural environment. Join me, Louisa Denby - Downing's Director of Music - for a weekly digest of Creative Arts events in college, plus exclusive interviews with students, staff, Fellows, and alumni. Episodes are released weekly during term time and feature a broad range of topics, from favourite films to brilliant books, from new artistic endeavours to established alumni careers, brought to you from Downing College in the University of Cambridge, UK. https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/creative-arts

Latest episodes

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26 February 2026

LT26.6 Is this going to be too bright?

Third-year Computer Scientist Bryan Abi Karam chats about his work as a photographer.

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13:23

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19 February 2026

LT26.5 Are you reading silently?

Dr Ewan Jones discusses his recently-published novel, and how he's trying to revive a centuries-old artistic practice.

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21:04

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12 February 2026

LT26.4 Stanley Kubrick meets Barry Lyndon

House Porter Gustavo Ávila chats about his favourite film.

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12:06

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05 February 2026

LT26.3 Send in the Clowns

Third-year HSPS student Ivan Ampiah discusses his love of Musical Theatre.

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14:04

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29 January 2026

LT26.2 In Pursuit of a Pheasant Plucker

We catch up with recent Downing alumnus and professional guitarist Declan Hickey.

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12:48

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22 January 2026

LT26.1 Would you like Soup with your crossword?

Head of Academic Skills, Dr Hamish Symington, chats about his alter ego as a cryptic crossword setter.

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15:04