Goodbye To All That

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Elif Shafak

20140707

Taking Robert Graves' phrase Goodbye to All That as their starting point, five writers from countries involved in the First World War reflect on a turning point moment in their own histories and interpret the phrase with the ambiguity that Graves intended.

These five essays that have been curated by writer Lavinia Greenlaw to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, as part of 14-18 Now, a major cultural programme across the United Kingdom.

Tonight, Elif Shafak contemplates a point of no return in the history of her native country, Turkey.

Written and read by Elif Shafak

Produced by Emma Harding

http://www.1418now.org.uk/.

Turkish writer Elif Shafak reflects on a turning point in her native country's history.

Colm Toibin

20140710

20140708 (R3)

These five essays that have been curated by writer Lavinia Greenlaw to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, as part of 14-18 Now, a major cultural programme across the United Kingdom.

Tonight, Colm Toibin tells the story of Lady Gregory's fighter pilot son, whose death inspired one of Yeats' most famous poems, 'An Irish Airman Foresees His Death'.

Written and read by Colm Toibin

Produced by Emma Harding.

Writer Colm Toibin reflects on Ireland's role in World War I.

Daniel Kehlmann

20140709

These five essays that have been curated by writer Lavinia Greenlaw to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, as part of 14-18 Now, a major cultural programme across the United Kingdom.

Episode Three: A Visit to the Magician

Tonight, German writer Daniel Kehlmann reflects on recent German history through the prism of a hypnotism show taking place in a central Berlin theatre.

Written and read by Daniel Kehlmann

Translated by Carol Janeway

Produced by Emma Harding.

Xiaolu Guo

20140711

20140710 (R3)

These five essays that have been curated by writer Lavinia Greenlaw to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, as part of 14-18 Now, a major cultural programme across the United Kingdom.

Tonight, Chinese-born author, Xiaolu Guo, contemplates the role of Chinese 'coolies' on the battlefields of the First World War.

Written and read by Xiaolu Guo

Produced by Emma Harding.

Xiaolu Guo reflects on the role of Chinese 'coolies' on the battlefields of World War I.

05 LAST

Jeanette Winterson

20140708

20140711 (R3)

These five essays that have been curated by writer Lavinia Greenlaw to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, as part of 14-18 Now, a major cultural programme across the United Kingdom.

Tonight, Jeanette Winterson examines her own sense that recent years have seen a turning point in British attitudes to the importance of the arts.

Written and read by Jeanette Winterson

Produced by Emma Harding.

Jeanette Winterson considers a recent turning point in British attitudes to the arts.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Elif Shafak	20140707		Taking Robert Graves' phrase Goodbye to All That as their starting point, five writers from countries involved in the First World War reflect on a turning point moment in their own histories and interpret the phrase with the ambiguity that Graves intended. These five essays that have been curated by writer Lavinia Greenlaw to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, as part of 14-18 Now, a major cultural programme across the United Kingdom. Tonight, Elif Shafak contemplates a point of no return in the history of her native country, Turkey. Written and read by Elif Shafak Produced by Emma Harding http://www.1418now.org.uk/. Turkish writer Elif Shafak reflects on a turning point in her native country's history.
02	Colm Toibin	20140710	20140708 (R3)	Taking Robert Graves' phrase Goodbye to All That as their starting point, five writers from countries involved in the First World War reflect on a turning point moment in their own histories and interpret the phrase with the ambiguity that Graves intended. These five essays that have been curated by writer Lavinia Greenlaw to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, as part of 14-18 Now, a major cultural programme across the United Kingdom. Tonight, Colm Toibin tells the story of Lady Gregory's fighter pilot son, whose death inspired one of Yeats' most famous poems, 'An Irish Airman Foresees His Death'. Written and read by Colm Toibin Produced by Emma Harding. Writer Colm Toibin reflects on Ireland's role in World War I.
03	Daniel Kehlmann	20140709		Taking Robert Graves' phrase Goodbye to All That as their starting point, five writers from countries involved in the First World War reflect on a turning point moment in their own histories and interpret the phrase with the ambiguity that Graves intended. These five essays that have been curated by writer Lavinia Greenlaw to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, as part of 14-18 Now, a major cultural programme across the United Kingdom. Episode Three: A Visit to the Magician Tonight, German writer Daniel Kehlmann reflects on recent German history through the prism of a hypnotism show taking place in a central Berlin theatre. Written and read by Daniel Kehlmann Translated by Carol Janeway Produced by Emma Harding.
04	Xiaolu Guo	20140711	20140710 (R3)	Taking Robert Graves' phrase Goodbye to All That as their starting point, five writers from countries involved in the First World War reflect on a turning point moment in their own histories and interpret the phrase with the ambiguity that Graves intended. These five essays that have been curated by writer Lavinia Greenlaw to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, as part of 14-18 Now, a major cultural programme across the United Kingdom. Tonight, Chinese-born author, Xiaolu Guo, contemplates the role of Chinese 'coolies' on the battlefields of the First World War. Written and read by Xiaolu Guo Produced by Emma Harding. Xiaolu Guo reflects on the role of Chinese 'coolies' on the battlefields of World War I.
05 LAST	Jeanette Winterson	20140708	20140711 (R3)	Taking Robert Graves' phrase Goodbye to All That as their starting point, five writers from countries involved in the First World War reflect on a turning point moment in their own histories and interpret the phrase with the ambiguity that Graves intended. These five essays that have been curated by writer Lavinia Greenlaw to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, as part of 14-18 Now, a major cultural programme across the United Kingdom. Tonight, Jeanette Winterson examines her own sense that recent years have seen a turning point in British attitudes to the importance of the arts. Written and read by Jeanette Winterson Produced by Emma Harding. Jeanette Winterson considers a recent turning point in British attitudes to the arts.