Heinrich Mann - Berlin

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The Literary Life

20040815

20210301 (BBC7)
20210302 (BBC7)
20221027 (BBC7)
20221028 (BBC7)
20240815 (BBC7)
20240816 (BBC7)

'Berlin's the place for someone like me - where everybody is somebody or knows somebody who's somebody. I need only sit here, make myself agreeable, and by the end of summer everybody in the Cafe Hurrah will be shouting 'Hurrah' for me...'

Heinrich Mann's novel was first published in 1900,

Originally titled 'In The Land of Cockaigne', this is the story of the rise and fall of Andrew Zumsee, an innocent but self-confident young poet from the provinces, as he attempts to make a name for himself in Berlin society.

Dramatised in two parts by Patricia Hannah.

Frau Moore...............Stella Forge

Clare Pinbush...........Hilary Neville

Blosch.........................Mark McDonald

The older brother of Thomas Mann, Heinrich Mann is probably best remembered today as the author of the book which inspired the film 'The Blue Angel'.

A young, aspiring writer hurls himself into Berlin society at the end of the 19th century.

Berlin 1894 - aspiring author Andrew Zumsee must make a name for himself - whatever it takes. Stars John Kielty and James Bryce.

Heinrich Mann's novel was first published in 1900.

**** The older brother of Thomas Mann, Heinrich Mann is probably best remembered today as the author of the book which inspired the film 'The Blue Angel'.

At Last, Rehearsals!

20040822

20210302 (BBC7)
20210303 (BBC7)
20221028 (BBC7)
20221029 (BBC7)
20240816 (BBC7)
20240817 (BBC7)

Aspiring young poet Andrew Zumsee has come from the provinces to make his name in Berlin society in the 1890s.

With the wealthy Turkheimers as his patrons - and Adelheid Turkheimer as his lover - a glittering artistic career looks assured.

Conclusion of Heinrich Mann's 1900 novel

Dramatised by Patricia Hannah.

Bienaimee Matzke ... Gayanne Potter

Frau Moore.................Stella Forge

Clare Pinbush.............Hilary Neville

Blosch............................Mark McDonald

Andrew Zumsee looks set for success in Berlin. Stars John Kielty.

With the Turkheimers as patrons and Adelheid as his lover, Andrew Zumsee looks set for success in Berlin. Stars John Kielty.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	The Literary Life	20040815	20210301 (BBC7) 20210302 (BBC7) 20221027 (BBC7) 20221028 (BBC7) 20240815 (BBC7) 20240816 (BBC7)	'Berlin's the place for someone like me - where everybody is somebody or knows somebody who's somebody. I need only sit here, make myself agreeable, and by the end of summer everybody in the Cafe Hurrah will be shouting 'Hurrah' for me...' Heinrich Mann's novel was first published in 1900, Originally titled 'In The Land of Cockaigne', this is the story of the rise and fall of Andrew Zumsee, an innocent but self-confident young poet from the provinces, as he attempts to make a name for himself in Berlin society. Dramatised in two parts by Patricia Hannah. Frau Moore...............Stella Forge Clare Pinbush...........Hilary Neville Blosch.........................Mark McDonald The older brother of Thomas Mann, Heinrich Mann is probably best remembered today as the author of the book which inspired the film 'The Blue Angel'. A young, aspiring writer hurls himself into Berlin society at the end of the 19th century. Berlin 1894 - aspiring author Andrew Zumsee must make a name for himself - whatever it takes. Stars John Kielty and James Bryce. Heinrich Mann's novel was first published in 1900. **** The older brother of Thomas Mann, Heinrich Mann is probably best remembered today as the author of the book which inspired the film 'The Blue Angel'.
02	At Last, Rehearsals!	20040822	20210302 (BBC7) 20210303 (BBC7) 20221028 (BBC7) 20221029 (BBC7) 20240816 (BBC7) 20240817 (BBC7)	Aspiring young poet Andrew Zumsee has come from the provinces to make his name in Berlin society in the 1890s. With the wealthy Turkheimers as his patrons - and Adelheid Turkheimer as his lover - a glittering artistic career looks assured. Conclusion of Heinrich Mann's 1900 novel Dramatised by Patricia Hannah. Bienaimee Matzke ... Gayanne Potter Frau Moore.................Stella Forge Clare Pinbush.............Hilary Neville Blosch............................Mark McDonald Andrew Zumsee looks set for success in Berlin. Stars John Kielty. With the Turkheimers as patrons and Adelheid as his lover, Andrew Zumsee looks set for success in Berlin. Stars John Kielty.