Venice Unravelled

Episode

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Broadcast

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At Home

20150112

20160808 (R3)

Writer Polly Coles reads At Home, the first of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Moving to Venice with her family for several years gave her a resident's view of a city she loves and despairs of in equal measure. Once the most cosmopolitan city in Europe, nowadays it seems little more than a stage-set for the tourist industry. But Venice will always be more than the most idealized city in the world.

In this essay, Polly looks at what home and house mean to different types of Venetian residents in modern day Venice. From the aristocrat in her Palazzo to the stowaway Moldovan in a broom cupboard, she wonders if anyone can survive in Venice without the tourist dollar.

Written and performed by Polly Coles

Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions.

Polly Coles on what 'home' and 'house' mean to various types of residents in Venice today.

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

Written and performed by Polly Coles

Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions.

Polly Coles on what 'home' and 'house' mean to various types of residents in Venice today.

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

Tinseltown

20150113

20160809 (R3)

Writer Polly Coles reads Tinseltown, the second of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice - one of the most acclaimed cities in the world. Moving to Venice with her family for several years gave her a resident's view of a city she loves and despairs of in equal measure. Once the most cosmopolitan city in Europe, nowadays it seems little more than a stage-set for the tourist industry. But Venice will always be more than the most idealized city in the world.

In this edition, Polly looks at the impact of celebrity on Venice, suggesting it's a familiar phenomenon for Venetians down the centuries.

Written and performed by Polly Coles

Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions.

Writer Polly Coles focuses on the impact of celebrity on Venice.

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

In this edition, Polly looks at the impact of celebrity on Venice, suggesting it's a familiar phenomenon for Venetians down the centuries.

Written and performed by Polly Coles

Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions.

Writer Polly Coles focuses on the impact of celebrity on Venice.

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

The Writing On The Wall

20150114

20160810 (R3)

Writer Polly Coles reads The Writing on the Wall, the third of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In tonight?s essay, Polly argues that the recent Biennale fashion of rigging up neon strips of random text around the city Venice is nothing new in city that has always been written upon - in every sense of the phrase.

Written and performed by Polly Coles

Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions.

On the recent Biennale fashion of rigging-up neon strips of random text around Venice.

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

Written and performed by Polly Coles

Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions.

On the recent Biennale fashion of rigging-up neon strips of random text around Venice.

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

So Near To Venice

20150115

20160812 (R3)

Writer Polly Coles reads So Near to Venice, the last of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice. Moving to Venice with her family for several years gave her a resident's view of a city she loves and despairs of in equal measure. Once the most cosmopolitan city in Europe, nowadays it seems little more than a stage-set for the tourist industry. But Venice will always be more than the most idealized city in the world.

In this edition, Polly looks at the invisible residents of Venice who service the millions of tourists who descend on the city each year.

Written and performed by Polly Coles

Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions.

Focusing on the residents of Venice who serve the many tourists who arrive each year.

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

In this edition, Polly looks at the invisible residents of Venice who service the millions of tourists who descend on the city each year.

Written and performed by Polly Coles

Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions.

Focusing on the residents of Venice who serve the many tourists who arrive each year.

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

Water Level

20150116

Writer Polly Coles reads Water Level, the last of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st century Venice - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In this edition, Polly explores the real Venice lived at water level by its boat-loving residents who row their sandolos and other craft far into the lagoon to escape the visitors.

Written and performed by Polly Coles

Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions.

Polly Coles discusses the boat-loving residents of Venice.

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

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	At Home	20150112	20160808 (R3)	Writer Polly Coles reads At Home, the first of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Moving to Venice with her family for several years gave her a resident's view of a city she loves and despairs of in equal measure. Once the most cosmopolitan city in Europe, nowadays it seems little more than a stage-set for the tourist industry. But Venice will always be more than the most idealized city in the world. In this essay, Polly looks at what home and house mean to different types of Venetian residents in modern day Venice. From the aristocrat in her Palazzo to the stowaway Moldovan in a broom cupboard, she wonders if anyone can survive in Venice without the tourist dollar. Written and performed by Polly Coles Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions. Polly Coles on what 'home' and 'house' mean to various types of residents in Venice today. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. Writer Polly Coles reads At Home, the first of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Moving to Venice with her family for several years gave her a resident's view of a city she loves and despairs of in equal measure. Once the most cosmopolitan city in Europe, nowadays it seems little more than a stage-set for the tourist industry. But Venice will always be more than the most idealized city in the world. In this essay, Polly looks at what home and house mean to different types of Venetian residents in modern day Venice. From the aristocrat in her Palazzo to the stowaway Moldovan in a broom cupboard, she wonders if anyone can survive in Venice without the tourist dollar. Written and performed by Polly Coles Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions. Polly Coles on what 'home' and 'house' mean to various types of residents in Venice today. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
02	Tinseltown	20150113	20160809 (R3)	Writer Polly Coles reads Tinseltown, the second of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice - one of the most acclaimed cities in the world. Moving to Venice with her family for several years gave her a resident's view of a city she loves and despairs of in equal measure. Once the most cosmopolitan city in Europe, nowadays it seems little more than a stage-set for the tourist industry. But Venice will always be more than the most idealized city in the world. In this edition, Polly looks at the impact of celebrity on Venice, suggesting it's a familiar phenomenon for Venetians down the centuries. Written and performed by Polly Coles Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions. Writer Polly Coles focuses on the impact of celebrity on Venice. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. Writer Polly Coles reads Tinseltown, the second of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice - one of the most acclaimed cities in the world. Moving to Venice with her family for several years gave her a resident's view of a city she loves and despairs of in equal measure. Once the most cosmopolitan city in Europe, nowadays it seems little more than a stage-set for the tourist industry. But Venice will always be more than the most idealized city in the world. In this edition, Polly looks at the impact of celebrity on Venice, suggesting it's a familiar phenomenon for Venetians down the centuries. Written and performed by Polly Coles Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions. Writer Polly Coles focuses on the impact of celebrity on Venice. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
03	The Writing On The Wall	20150114	20160810 (R3)	Writer Polly Coles reads The Writing on the Wall, the third of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In tonight?s essay, Polly argues that the recent Biennale fashion of rigging up neon strips of random text around the city Venice is nothing new in city that has always been written upon - in every sense of the phrase. Written and performed by Polly Coles Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions. On the recent Biennale fashion of rigging-up neon strips of random text around Venice. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. Writer Polly Coles reads The Writing on the Wall, the third of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In tonight?s essay, Polly argues that the recent Biennale fashion of rigging up neon strips of random text around the city Venice is nothing new in city that has always been written upon - in every sense of the phrase. Written and performed by Polly Coles Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions. On the recent Biennale fashion of rigging-up neon strips of random text around Venice. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
04	So Near To Venice	20150115	20160812 (R3)	Writer Polly Coles reads So Near to Venice, the last of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice. Moving to Venice with her family for several years gave her a resident's view of a city she loves and despairs of in equal measure. Once the most cosmopolitan city in Europe, nowadays it seems little more than a stage-set for the tourist industry. But Venice will always be more than the most idealized city in the world. In this edition, Polly looks at the invisible residents of Venice who service the millions of tourists who descend on the city each year. Written and performed by Polly Coles Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions. Focusing on the residents of Venice who serve the many tourists who arrive each year. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. Writer Polly Coles reads So Near to Venice, the last of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice. Moving to Venice with her family for several years gave her a resident's view of a city she loves and despairs of in equal measure. Once the most cosmopolitan city in Europe, nowadays it seems little more than a stage-set for the tourist industry. But Venice will always be more than the most idealized city in the world. In this edition, Polly looks at the invisible residents of Venice who service the millions of tourists who descend on the city each year. Written and performed by Polly Coles Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions. Focusing on the residents of Venice who serve the many tourists who arrive each year. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
05	Water Level	20150116		Writer Polly Coles reads Water Level, the last of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st century Venice - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In this edition, Polly explores the real Venice lived at water level by its boat-loving residents who row their sandolos and other craft far into the lagoon to escape the visitors. Written and performed by Polly Coles Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions. Polly Coles discusses the boat-loving residents of Venice. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.