What I REALLY Learnt at School - Alfredian Voices

What I REALLY Learnt at School - Alfredian Voices

The King Alfred School

Episodes 21
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
49%
Hosting
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About This Podcast

Welcome to What I REALLY Learnt at School - Alfredian Voices. We can all remember our school days, the highs, the lows, the achievements, and the challenges, but what we learnt and the experiences that shaped us are different for everyone. In this podcast series, we bring you the voices of Old Alfredians, former students at the King Alfred School in North London, a school that has stood out from the crowd for the past 125 years for delivering a deeper learning experience. Highlighting their stories shows the impact that schools can have when they are bold and innovative and crucially take a child-centered approach to education. We are grateful to the OAs who have shared their stories, allowing us to bring our school's vibrant history alive. Our sincere thanks to Old Alfredian Amy Cash, Class of 2020, who is kindly recording all of the introductions for our series. Our 125th anniversary book, full of photographs from our archive, compliments the stories in this series. If you would like to connect with the school and the Old Alfredian community, or learn about our approach to education, visit our website at: https://www.kingalfred.org.uk/

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Recent Episodes

The VOICE of Carol Essex, Class of 1988

Jun 03, 2026 28m

How does a "painfully shy" student who struggled with O-Level English end up leading global communications for Coca-Cola? In this episode, Development Director Tamlyn Worrall sits down with Carol…

The VOICE of Ali Kazimi, Class of 1987

May 06, 2026 38m

In this episode, Old Alfredian Ali Kazimi sits down with Tamlyn Worrall to reflect on a transformative journey through King Alfred School.Arriving with limited English and navigating a completely new…

The VOICE of Dana Karic, Class of 2003

Apr 08, 2026 25m

In this episode of What I Learned at School - Alfredian Voices, Heather Roberts has an informal conversation with Old Alfredian Dana Karic, Class of 2003, about her enduring memories and experiences…

The VOICE of Stephen Brandes, Class of 1971

Feb 04, 2026 27m

In episode 17 of Alfredian Voices, Stephen Brandes (OA 1971) speaks with Tamlyn about his profound experiences at the King Alfred School. Stephen recounts his late entry into the School at age 12,…

The VOICE of Joe Leader, Class of 1998

Jul 16, 2025 17m

In this episode of Alfredian Voices, Heather Roberts sits down with Old Alfredian Joe Leader, a professional musician who revisits his formative years at King Alfred School (KAS). Joe shares fond…

The VOICE of Juliet Mitchell, Class of 1958

Jul 02, 2025 22m

In this episode of Alfredian Voices, Old Alfredian Juliet Mitchell shares her vivid and heartwarming memories of her time at King Alfred's School during World War II. Juliet recalls her initial…

The VOICE of Stephanie Young, Class of 2010

Jun 18, 2025 31m

In this episode of 'What I Really Learned at School, Alfredian Voices,' Old Alfredian Stephanie revisits King Alfred School, sharing her journey and reflections with Deborah Castillo. Stephanie…

The VOICE of Nick Nielsen, Class of 1994

May 21, 2025 39m

In this episode of 'What I Really Learnt At School, Alfredian Voices', Old Alfredian Nick Nielsen delves into his formative years at King Alfred School. Reflecting on his journey that began in…

The VOICE of Sarah Eyles, Class of 1973

May 14, 2025 26m

In this episode of 'What I Really Learnt at School,' Heather interviews Sarah Eyles, about her experiences at the King Alfred School (KAS). Sarah reflects on the transformative impact KAS had on her,…

The VOICE of Richard Thomas, Class of 1953

Feb 12, 2025 19m

In this episode of 'What I Really Learnt at School', Tamlyn Worrall sits down with alum Richard Thomas. Known for directing the first Dalek stories of Doctor Who, Richard reminisces about his time at…

The VOICE of Helen Craig, Class of 1950

Jan 29, 2025 22m

In this episode, Helen Craig (OA 1950), renowned for her work on the Angelina Ballerina children's book series, reflects on her school days and the major influences that shaped her artistic career.…

The VOICE of Ian Lush OBE, Class of 1978

Jan 15, 2025 33m

In this engaging episode of 'What I Really Learnt at School - Alfredian Voices,'  Ian Lush, OBE candidly reflects on his challenging yet fulfilling journey during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recorded in…

The VOICE of Sara Berman, Class of 1993

Nov 29, 2024 23m

In this episode, Tamlyn visits Sara in her London studio for an in-depth conversation about her unique creative process and life journey. Sara explains the fundamental basis of her art: the…

The VOICE of Preeyus Patel, Class of 2009

Nov 06, 2024 12m

In this episode, Preeyus shares his profound journey of growth, learning, and self-discovery at King Alfred School. He emphasizes the unique, open environment of the school that allowed him to…

The VOICE of Honey Kinny Ross, Class of 2015

Sep 25, 2024 15m

In this episode, Honey Kinny Ross shares her cherished memories of King Alfred School, a unique educational environment in Central London. She recalls the school's sense of freedom and open space,…

The VOICE of Esmond Harris MBE, Class of 1945

Jul 03, 2024 28m

In this episode, Esmond Harris MBE (Class of 1945), recounts his childhood fascination with trees, spurred by Sunday walks with his father in the Chilterns and his early exposure to sapling trees and…

The VOICE of Julian Anderson, Class of 1956

May 29, 2024 29m

In this episode, Julian Anderson (Class of 1956) shares his memories and reflections on the unique educational philosophy and community spirit of KAS, comparing it with his experiences in other…

The VOICE of Richard Oblath, Class of 1970

May 08, 2024 27m

An in-depth conversation with Richard Oblath, Class of 1970, discussing his upbringing, education, and career journey. Richard shares his educational journey with a particular emphasis on King Alfred…

The VOICE of Julie James Bailey, Class of 1952

Apr 16, 2024 27m

Julie, a former King Alfred's School student, describes moving to England in 1947 due to her father's deployment in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Adapting to the climate and infrastructure…

The VOICE of Jordan Schwarzenberger, Class of 2015

Mar 19, 2024 27m

Having been named in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2023, and recently invited to speak on a panel at Downing Street with Rishi Sunak, we caught up with Jordan, Co-Founder of Arcade Media to reflect on The…

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What I REALLY Learnt at School - Alfredian Voices is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 26m.

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