Shakespeare's Sisters

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Maria Anna Mozart

20210308

20230306 (R3)

Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoque, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of 'Shakespeare's Sister'.

In this first episode, Lucy considers the life of Mozart's older sister Maria - nicknamed Nannerl - a gifted musician whose playing inspired a young Wolfgang Amadeus to study music. Nannerl was once celebrated throughout Europe as a child prodigy, but when she turned 18 she was left at home while her brother blazed his way onto the world stage.

Produced by Debbie Kilbride

A Tempo & Talker production

Lucy Powell explores what happened to 'Nannerl' Mozart.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Produced by Debbie Kilbride

A Tempo & Talker production

Lucy Powell explores what happened to 'Nannerl' Mozart.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Sarah Fielding

20210309

20230307 (R3)

Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of 'Shakespeare's Sister`.

Sarah Fielding was a best-selling novelist. She was also the younger sister of Henry Fielding, credited as being one of the fathers' of the novel. Sarah was also a skilled literary critic and wrote the first novel in English aimed at teenagers. So why has history forgotten her achievements? Lucy investigates.

Produced by Debbie Kilbride

A Tempo & Talker production

Lucy Powell asks why history has forgotten the achievements of novelist Sarah Fielding.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of 'Shakespeare's Sister`.

Produced by Debbie Kilbride

A Tempo & Talker production

Lucy Powell asks why history has forgotten the achievements of novelist Sarah Fielding.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Fanny Dickens

20210310

20230308 (R3)

Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of 'Shakespeare's Sister'.

The parents of Charles Dickens were so convinced that his sister Fanny would bring greatness to the family name that, unusually for the time, her education was privileged above her brother's. Fanny was a gifted musician and one of the first women to win a place at the Royal Academy of Music. So, Lucy asks: why are Charles and Fanny not both remembered?

Produced by Debbie Kilbride

A Tempo & Talker production

The brilliant women whose success was often eclipsed by their more famous brothers.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Katharine Wright

20210311

20230309 (R3)

Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of `Shakespeare's Sister`.

The Wright brothers are two of the most famous siblings in history. But they also had a younger sister who, when their mother died, took on the responsibility of running the household at age 14. When they successfully flew to Europe, it was Katharine, as the only French speaker among them, who communicated their scientific achievements, helping them find fame. Lucy explores the story of one of very few American women to receive the L退gion d'honneur, who also played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement.

Produced by Debbie Kilbride

A Tempo & Talker production

Where is Katharine Wright's place in aviation history?

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of `Shakespeare's Sister`.

Produced by Debbie Kilbride

A Tempo & Talker production

Where is Katharine Wright's place in aviation history?

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Madame E Toussaint Welcome

20210312

20230310 (R3)

Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of 'Shakespeare's Sister`.

Lucy considers how the life of Madame E Toussaint Welcome, sister to Harlem renaissance photographer James Van Der Zee. Madame' - or Jenny Louise - once described herself as the foremost female artist of the race'. She was one of the first African American film directors, and one of the very few women directing films in the silent era. She established an art school, a photographic studio, a film studio, and a documentary that advanced the civil rights movement. And yet, as Lucy discovers, despite her extraordinary achievements, she and her work lie largely forgotten.

Produced by Debbie Kilbride

A Tempo & Talker production

Lucy Powell remembers one of the first African American film directors.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of 'Shakespeare's Sister`.

Produced by Debbie Kilbride

A Tempo & Talker production

Lucy Powell remembers one of the first African American film directors.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Maria Anna Mozart	20210308	20230306 (R3)	Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoque, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of 'Shakespeare's Sister'. In this first episode, Lucy considers the life of Mozart's older sister Maria - nicknamed Nannerl - a gifted musician whose playing inspired a young Wolfgang Amadeus to study music. Nannerl was once celebrated throughout Europe as a child prodigy, but when she turned 18 she was left at home while her brother blazed his way onto the world stage. Produced by Debbie Kilbride A Tempo & Talker production Lucy Powell explores what happened to 'Nannerl' Mozart. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoque, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of 'Shakespeare's Sister'. In this first episode, Lucy considers the life of Mozart's older sister Maria - nicknamed Nannerl - a gifted musician whose playing inspired a young Wolfgang Amadeus to study music. Nannerl was once celebrated throughout Europe as a child prodigy, but when she turned 18 she was left at home while her brother blazed his way onto the world stage. Produced by Debbie Kilbride A Tempo & Talker production Lucy Powell explores what happened to 'Nannerl' Mozart. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
02	Sarah Fielding	20210309	20230307 (R3)	Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of 'Shakespeare's Sister`. Sarah Fielding was a best-selling novelist. She was also the younger sister of Henry Fielding, credited as being one of the fathers' of the novel. Sarah was also a skilled literary critic and wrote the first novel in English aimed at teenagers. So why has history forgotten her achievements? Lucy investigates. Produced by Debbie Kilbride A Tempo & Talker production Lucy Powell asks why history has forgotten the achievements of novelist Sarah Fielding. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of 'Shakespeare's Sister`. Sarah Fielding was a best-selling novelist. She was also the younger sister of Henry Fielding, credited as being one of the fathers' of the novel. Sarah was also a skilled literary critic and wrote the first novel in English aimed at teenagers. So why has history forgotten her achievements? Lucy investigates. Produced by Debbie Kilbride A Tempo & Talker production Lucy Powell asks why history has forgotten the achievements of novelist Sarah Fielding. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
03	Fanny Dickens	20210310	20230308 (R3)	Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of 'Shakespeare's Sister'. The parents of Charles Dickens were so convinced that his sister Fanny would bring greatness to the family name that, unusually for the time, her education was privileged above her brother's. Fanny was a gifted musician and one of the first women to win a place at the Royal Academy of Music. So, Lucy asks: why are Charles and Fanny not both remembered? Produced by Debbie Kilbride A Tempo & Talker production The brilliant women whose success was often eclipsed by their more famous brothers. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
04	Katharine Wright	20210311	20230309 (R3)	Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of `Shakespeare's Sister`. The Wright brothers are two of the most famous siblings in history. But they also had a younger sister who, when their mother died, took on the responsibility of running the household at age 14. When they successfully flew to Europe, it was Katharine, as the only French speaker among them, who communicated their scientific achievements, helping them find fame. Lucy explores the story of one of very few American women to receive the L退gion d'honneur, who also played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement. Produced by Debbie Kilbride A Tempo & Talker production Where is Katharine Wright's place in aviation history? Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of `Shakespeare's Sister`. The Wright brothers are two of the most famous siblings in history. But they also had a younger sister who, when their mother died, took on the responsibility of running the household at age 14. When they successfully flew to Europe, it was Katharine, as the only French speaker among them, who communicated their scientific achievements, helping them find fame. Lucy explores the story of one of very few American women to receive the L退gion d'honneur, who also played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement. Produced by Debbie Kilbride A Tempo & Talker production Where is Katharine Wright's place in aviation history? Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
05	Madame E Toussaint Welcome	20210312	20230310 (R3)	Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of 'Shakespeare's Sister`. Lucy considers how the life of Madame E Toussaint Welcome, sister to Harlem renaissance photographer James Van Der Zee. Madame' - or Jenny Louise - once described herself as the foremost female artist of the race'. She was one of the first African American film directors, and one of the very few women directing films in the silent era. She established an art school, a photographic studio, a film studio, and a documentary that advanced the civil rights movement. And yet, as Lucy discovers, despite her extraordinary achievements, she and her work lie largely forgotten. Produced by Debbie Kilbride A Tempo & Talker production Lucy Powell remembers one of the first African American film directors. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Lucy Powell tells the story of five brilliant women, all the siblings of renowned achievers in the arts and science, whose own success was overlooked - either by their own epoch, or by the annals of history ever since. Virginia Woolf famously reflected on the neglect of brilliant women with her fiction of 'Shakespeare's Sister`. Lucy considers how the life of Madame E Toussaint Welcome, sister to Harlem renaissance photographer James Van Der Zee. Madame' - or Jenny Louise - once described herself as the foremost female artist of the race'. She was one of the first African American film directors, and one of the very few women directing films in the silent era. She established an art school, a photographic studio, a film studio, and a documentary that advanced the civil rights movement. And yet, as Lucy discovers, despite her extraordinary achievements, she and her work lie largely forgotten. Produced by Debbie Kilbride A Tempo & Talker production Lucy Powell remembers one of the first African American film directors. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.