Niamh Jones

Noo's Nook

Arts EN ↓ 9 episodes

Hosted by Niamh Jones, Noo's Nook is a cosy exploration of the arts, with each week discussing what I have been reading and watching that has made me think. Tune in to hear about a new book, film and sometimes even a play. It is in the arts that we find empathy, the opportunity to learn about ourselves and the world. But, there is also comfort to be found. So, curl up with a cup of tea and listen to find your next obsession... Or just learn something new!

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Niamh Jones

Episodes

Episode 4 - Howl's Moving Castle, Agatha Christie, Remember Me, Oscar Wilde 06.04.2026 40:47

Join me this week as I discuss books, films, television and theatre.

Episode 3 - The Land of Mist and Magic, V. E. Schwab 08.01.2026 55:13

Join me this week as I enjoy being snowed in on the Orkney Islands, watching the flakes fall as I'm tucked into my gable room with my books. Listen as I discuss British folktale and take a deep dive into my most read author of 2025. This week I'll be considering The Land of Mist and Magic by Philip Parker and taking a deep dive on fantasy author V. E. Schwab. We'll discuss The Invisibl...

Episode 2 - Thursday Murder Club, Inferno, Sally Lockhart 24.12.2025 54:52

Join me this week as I curl up with tea from my Bird and Blend advent calendar, enjoying the festive season as I wrap up my Goodreads Reading Challenge for the year. Listen as I discuss the art of storytelling, adventure into Hell, and contemplate opportunities for women in Victorian London. This week I'll be considering The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, a fast paced bestseller based...

Episode 1 - The Quiet Music of Gently Falling Snow, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, and Blood Queen 24.07.2025 1:19:12

Join me this week as I grapple with the summer weather in the city, casting my mind to rainier plains. Listen as I discuss the art of storytelling, adventure with an immortal being, and contemplate political succession played out upon blood soaked moorland. This week I'll be considering The Quiet Music of Gently Falling Snow by Jackie Morris, a collection of beautiful illustrations tied together t...

Episode 4 - And He Shall Appear, The King & Loveliest of trees, the cherry now 06.05.2025 41:59

Join me this week as I settle back into city life, enjoying a moment of peace before Oxford comes alive for the day. Listen as I discuss a Cambridge based story of growing up, adventure through a political battlefield, and contemplate the links between poetry and memory. This week I'll be considering And He Shall Appear by Kate van der Borgh, a tale of the trails and tribulations of attempting to...

Episode 3 - Llyfr Glas Nebo, Emilia Perez & Murder In the Studio 15.04.2025 40:15

Join me this week as I curl up in a nest of cushions and get lost in fictional worlds in order to escape the sudden cold snap and rainy days of spring. Listen as I discuss a Welsh story of survival, a gritty musical about Mexico, and a trio of radio plays which epitomise British mid century culture. This week I'll be considering Llyfr Glas Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros, a sweet cottagecore-esque s...

Episode 2 - The Keys to Avalon, A Cruel Love & Veronica's Room 25.03.2025 47:35

Join me this week in a historic border town between the myth and magic of Wales and the pastoral countryside of England as I discuss a Welsh history of Arthurian Legend, the last woman to be hanged in Britain, and a play that fulfilled its promise of being strange and sinister. This week I'll be considering The Keys to Avalon by Steve Blake and Scott Lloyd, a unique exploration of Welsh history wh...

Episode 1 - Blue Sisters, Patience & Much Ado About Nothing 18.03.2025 46:51

As we settle down for a cosy moment together, let's discuss what has been causing a stir in the world of books, film and theatre. Put on the kettle and make yourself a nice cup of tea... This week I will be discussing fashion, addiction, and grief as I consider their depiction in Coco Mellor's Blue Sisters. I will explore the developing awareness of autism as seen in Channel 4's Patien...

Trailer 06.03.2025 0:42

Hello and welcome to Noo's Nook! Settle in for a cosy moment as I discuss the books, films, TV and theatre that have been inspiring me each week.