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And Now on Radio 4

By Simon Elmes

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And Now on Radio 4

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And Now on Radio 4 offers an enthusiast's guide to the shows that have made Radio 4 what it is and also explores some of the wonderful corners of the network's history that are long forgotten by all but a few. Who for instance now recalls Ronnie Barker's starring role on Radio 4 in a sophisticated cabaret-cum-sketch-show called Lines from My Grandfather's Forehead? What about Spike Milligan's intimate soul-bearing account of his upbringing in colonial India Plain Tales from the Raj? And who now remembers that Start the Week was once hosted by Russell Harty a bit of programming compared by one insider to letting Graham Norton run Newsnight.
In order to reflect the way devotees listen to Radio 4 the book is organised not on simple chronological lines but in the form of a typical day. Chapter by chapter the day evolves from Farming Today through the daily feast that is Today through the morning menu of conversation Woman's Hour documentary and comedy. Lunchtime brings The World at One. The early evening of course yields The Archers. And finally there's Book at Bedtime and Sailing By.
An addictive mix of history biography anecdote and occasional useless fact this is the perfect book for Radio 4 aficionados.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
354
Release Date:
2008-07-03
Publication Date:
2008-07-03
Publisher:
Arrow
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0099505371
ISBN13:
9780099505372
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
0
Weight:
422 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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