Winston waits inside a filthy cell with common criminals and political prisoners. He is stuck inside the Ministry of Love, where Big Brother is always watching. His worst nightmare is becoming a reality! Can Winston survive torture by...

Welcome to Airstrip One, a dystopian province ruled by the Party. Winston Smith performs his mundane duties as a party member at the Ministry of Truth. One day, Winston opens a diary and starts to write, even though he knows it is a...

The animals toil through a bitter winter to rebuild their ruined windmill - it’s a matter of honour! When a food shortage threatens the farm, Napoleon strikes a trade deal with the humans. How will the hens react to their harsh new...

Mr Jones, owner of Manor Farm, is a cruel, lazy alcoholic. It’s time for a new regime! When Old Major offers the animals a wonderful vision of a future without Man, Mr Jones’ animals prepare for rebellion. The day comes when the animals...

Winston walks through the Ministry of Truth, minding his own business. Suddenly, a female colleague with dark hair trips in front of him. This colleague, Julia, secretly slips Winston a note that declares her love for him. They start to...

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Questions and answers about George Orwell.

The animals prove that they can run Animal Farm on their own, all under the friendly guidance of the pigs. In fact, the pigs are so clever and diligent, they now have their own headquarters and special meals to maintain their health....

In recent weeks many people have grown frustrated by the government's COVID regulations, leading some (even within their own party) to reject what they see as government power grabs. Some have even compared COVID Britain to the world...

Why is 1984 one of the most important novels of the 20th century? What would Orwell advise in the face of fake news? Do you think George Orwell would be surprised at 1984's ongoing relevance?

George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian...

Correction: At 1:49, we accidentally said that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was published in 1918, when it was published in 1818. We regret the error -- thanks to Stephen Pershing for catching this! Stories, tales, and myths from all...

Tensions mount between Napoleon and Snowball, Animal Farm’s cleverest pigs. When Snowball proposes they build a windmill, Napoleon responds in a way that leaves everyone in shock. Is Snowball a villain? When plans for the windmill...

Why are people talking about George Orwell again? How much did the Spanish civil war influence and affect George Orwell as an individual and politically?<br/>
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey, Part 1

In today’s lesson, we’ll put all our non-fiction know-how into practice! We’ll apply what we’ve learnt about techniques in previous Nailing Non-Fiction lessons to George Orwell’s ‘Politics and the English Language’. Using our unique...

Why did Orwell include a love story in his dystopian novel?

This lesson explores the theme of love and relationships in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. See how Winston’s attitudes towards Julia, relationships and love develop throughout...

Microsoft president Brad Smith told the BBC’s Panorama program that the authoritarian hell depicted in George Orwell’s novel, “1984”, could come to pass in 2024 if lawmakers didn’t protect the public against A.I.

Watch this video to learn about Orwell’s world and its influence on the novel ‘1984’. Big Brother and the Thought Police might seem totally fictional, but they reflect history. Explore the author’s personal history, from his experiences...