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Welcome to Episode 4 : Hidden pages In this episode of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall: Hidden Pages, we finally step beyond the rumours and assumptions surrounding Helen Graham and hear her sort in her own voice. As Gilbert Markham begins to understand how deeply he has misjudged her, Helen entrusts him with the private record of her past . Through the pages of Helen’s diary, we meet a much younger woman; full of hope, love and certainty; before experiences begins to change her. This episode explores memory, identity, expectations, and the distance between who we once were and who we become. And as Helen looks back on her younger self, we are invited to do the same: What did we once believe about life, and what do we understand differently now? Classical Victorian Violin Waltz by humanoide9000 -- https://freesound.org/s/744849/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

In Episode three of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, I narrate a passage from Chapter VIII, The Prelude. As gossip and suspicion circulate beneath the surface of a village tea gathering, Gilbert Markham finds himself torn between conviction and doubt, retreating at last into the solitude of the evening garden. The episode includes a short literary reflection of the tension between social conversation and inner silence, and on the quiet spaces where we seek refuge from the noise of the world. Music: Classical Victorian Violin Waltz by humanoide9000 -- https://freesound.org/s/744849/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Music by Nikita Kondrashev from Pixabay

In this episode, I continue my reading of Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë in a passage in which quiet reverie gives way to sudden encounter and misunderstanding. As Gilbert Markham lingers near Wildfell Hall, imagination is interrupted by reality, and first impressions begin to shape what follows. Included in this episode are a short introduction and a gentle mindfulness exercise inspired by the themes of perception, pause, and the hidden stories we do not at first see. Music: Piano reEdit - FS# 784513 - kevp888 by Erokia -- https://freesound.org/s/787727/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 241217_161715-2_FR_French_ballet_class by kevp888 -- https://freesound.org/s/784513/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

In this episode, I read the fragile letter from The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë, stepping into a world of memory, reflection, and quiet realisation. The story itself was remarkable for its time, daring and controversial. It explores a woman’s struggle for independence, her pursuit of self-respect, and the courage to defy the expectations of society. Includes a meditation inspired by the first letter. Music accreditation: headphones-only remix of Erokia's freesound #686389.flac by Timbre -- https://freesound.org/s/686474/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 UB-E 59_4 (Drums, Synths & Piano - ? BPM).flac by Erokia -- https://freesound.org/s/686389/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Classical Victorian Violin Waltz by humanoide9000 -- https://freesound.org/s/744849/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

In Metamorphoses, Ovid tells the tale of Actaeon, a young hunter whose fate is sealed by a single accidental glance. The story turns on fragile boundaries between mortal and divine, on the danger and power of the gaze, and on the rapid unravelling of identity through transformation. In this episode, Actaeon Transformation Reimagined: Metamorphosis of the Mind, we look beyond the surface of the myth to consider how knowledge reshapes what we perceive, how art reframes ancient stories, and how the act of seeing carries its own ethical weight. This reimagining invites us to think not only about Actaeon’s metamorphosis, but also about the transformations that unfold within us when we witness, interpret, and understand.

Building on my earlier discussion of authenticity through The Princess and the Pea, I now turn to Aesop’s fable The Apes and the Travellers. This narrative, grounded in the enduring voice of nature, illustrates the fragility of appearances when tested by changing circumstances. Aesop’s ancient wisdom underscores the distinction between performance and essence, inviting us to question how authenticity emerges—or collapses—under scrutiny. meditation background music: cigaro30-meditationtrack-morning-freemusic

In this episode I narrate ‘The Princess and the Pea’ by Hans Christian Andersen. I reflect on what it means to be authentic and offer a meditation based on the fairy tale. (Music by Erokia Ambient-Wave-73) Follow me on instagram@robertagottiactress Website www.robertagotti.com Angel readings www.themodernpsychics.com

Halloween Special ‘Meditation with an owl’ watch my videos on tick tock@themodernpsychics7 Book a reading www.themodernpsychics.com Music: free sound/skynemeditationsound https://www.robertagotti.com https://www.instagram.com/robertagottiactress

Hans Christian Andersen ‘The Ugly Duckling’ a fairy tale on self acceptance and embracing our unique beauty and gifts. Narrated by Roberta Gotti text Hans Christian Andersen Sound Owdeo-remix1b-icebox-black swan-freesound Timbre-Stargazer-freesound Check out my films Instagram @robertagottiactress links in bio Some research material from O. Tearle analysis on Andersen fairy tales https://www.instagram.com/robertagottiactress

The second and final part of ‘Thoughts on Macbeth’ tells the story of Macbeth by William Shakespeare with Actress notes, ideas and processes. Includes monologues from Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Hecate and Lady MacDuff. Monologues: ‘If it were done…’ Macbeth, Act 1 scene 7 ‘Partner of greatness…’ Lady Macbeth Act 1 scene 5 ‘Have given suck…’ Lady Macbeth, Act 1 scene 7 ‘Sleep no more…’ Macbeth, Act 2 scene 2 ‘To be thus is nothing…’ Macbeth, Act 3 scene 1 ‘Nought’s had…’ Lady Macbeth, Act 3 Scene 2 ‘Full of scorpions is my mind…’ Macbeth, Act 3 scene 2 ‘Have I not reason…’ Hecate, Act 3 scene 5 ‘Wisdom?…’ Lady MacDuff, Act 4 Scene 2 ‘Out damned spot…’ Lady Macbeth, Act 5 scene 1 ‘Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow…’ Macbeth, Act 5 scene 5 Sounds: large bell-mrpogoofficial, knights castle-gertraut hecher, Eurasian wren- Klankbeeld, witch forest-Atmo Szegvary all at Freesound. Film mentioned in the podcast is ‘His Canvas’ by Juned Ahmed more info on my Instagram Instagram@robertagottiactress www.robertagotti.com

Thoughts on Shakespeare Macbeth Part 1: Actress notes, ideas and thoughts sparked by working on the play. Music by Erokia Voices Witch 1 Natasha Anne Kelleher, Witch 2 Lily Rose, Witch 3, Lady Macbeth, Banquo Roberta Gotti. Watch the art film on Instagram@robertagottiactress

A few notes on Ibsen Ghosts

The Snow Queen fairy tale by Christian Andersen is a tale in 7 stories. These can be viewed as 7 steps to find our capacity to love. The seven steps explained plus some personal thoughts.

The seventh story in the Snow Queen fairy tale. Gerda and Kai are reunited plus some thoughts.

We are nearly at the end of Gerda’s journey to the Snow Queen’s Palace. She meets a Lapp woman and a Finn woman who give her words of advice and courage. Plus some notes on voice and my recent performance at the Cockpit Theatre in London