The Narnia Code - (Planet Narnia documentary) - clip

Michael Ward discusses the medieval planetary symbolism that he believes is hidden in CS Lewis's children's stories about the mythical land of Narnia. Ward has said that this symbolism, which he discovered by accident, is a "genuine literary secret" that Lewis deliberately wove into the stories and is the key to understanding Lewis's Narnia.

This clip is from The Narnia Code, a documentary film made by Norman Stone for the BBC. The film examines Michael Ward's scholarly, theological investigation into CS Lewis, Narnia, and the seven heavens, as detailed in his book Planet Narnia.

Ward has now written a more accessible version of Planet Narnia called The Narnia Code.

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[reepicheep25]

Where in the world is he getting all of this from?

[ahope1]

He's getting it from extensive research into CS Lewis's life and work. Lewis was a professor of medieval English literature, and seems to have been almost obsessed with the planets from an early age. He wrote about them throughout his career, both in prose and in poetry. Also, he seems to have believed in the value of secrecy. This is all explained in great detail in Ward's book. It's fascinating stuff.

[bombadii]

"From planets to plots" A phrase I will never forget.

[Blackthornerose]

CS LEWIS WAS A MEDIEVAL LITERATURE PROFESSOR AT OXFORD.

HE FELT THAT PEOPLE WERE NO LONGER LISTENING TO HIS MESSAGE ABOUT A MEANING SATURATED UNIVERSE, BUT HE WANTED TO ENCAPSULATE IT IN THESE FANTASY NOVELS WITH A MESSAGE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

[PhoenixPhire22]

Oh brother... he needs to lay down the crack pipe and go study something that will benefit something or someone somewhere. First, it's a crackpot theory if I've ever heard one. Second, even if he was right (which could never be proven anyway), what on earth does this accomplish? It's like spending all your time in a video game. You could play WOW 24/7 for a week and be the greatest character on the realm and what would you have accomplished that was of any value? Nothing!

[wrecks1984]

lol pending approval....diversity kids!!!this clip is to weird...sounds like einstein explaining his theory...but it's actually easier understanding einsteins theory than this....i got lost in saturn being a bad planet...how can it be bad if theres no life on it...or religion..oops

[wrecks1984]

0_o...next clip...ufo's sighted in arizona!!

[Hisharo]

Seriously it is just a coincidence.

[mrskinoti]

Oh, this is so so so interesting! I am crazy about Narnia books and never knew about this theory. Thank you for posting this clip!

[deloit]

Yeah, Saturn is a crap planet. It should just implode.

[BiffaTW]

Parcels I always remember them when i watched the old cartoon and mr tumnus very iconic from my childhood.

[lackadaisicaal]

Saturn: The WORST planet.

0:41 I like it when his eyes bulge and he pronounces it just so matter-of fact.

[jesusfreakrkg]

Horse & His boy = Mercury

Magician's Nephew = Venus

Last Battle = Saturn.