Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | First Times | 20150706 | 20201107 (R4) | Starting with an examination of our early experiences of stories, Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary fiction. In the company of leading contemporary writers, she considers a story and story writing from a different angle. Marina speaks with writers as diverse as Julian Barnes, Michelle Roberts, Fanny Howe, Marlene van Niekerk, Alain Mabanckou, Lydia Davis, Edwin Frank, Elleke Boehmer, Wen-Chin Ouyang, Daniel Medin, Nadeem Aslam and Laszlo Krasznahorkai. There are questions around the boundaries between fact and fiction which Marina believes are central to any consideration of storytelling, since readers' pleasure depends so much on trust built up between the storyteller or writer and the audience. Over ten episodes, there are discussions on the reasons for writing, writers as witnesses and political interaction. Marina was Chair of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 and the series draws on the expertise of the International Booker judging panel, the views of the shortlisted writers, as well as other key literary talent. Producer: Kevin Dawson A Whistledown production for BBC Radio first broadcast in July 2015. Marina Warner looks at early experiences of stories. Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary fiction |
| 02 | Why Write Stories? | 20150707 | 20201114 (R4) | Why write stories? Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary fiction. In the company of leading contemporary writers, she considers a story and story writing from a different angle. Marina speaks with writers as diverse as Julian Barnes, Michelle Roberts, Fanny Howe, Marlene van Niekerk, Alain Mabanckou, Lydia Davis, Edwin Frank, Elleke Boehmer, Wen-Chin Ouyang, Daniel Medin, Nadeem Aslam and Laszlo Krasznahorkai. There are questions around the boundaries between fact and fiction which Marina believes are central to any consideration of storytelling, since readers' pleasure depends so much on trust built up between the storyteller or writer and the audience. With discussions on the reasons for writing, writers as witnesses and political interaction. Marina was Chair of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 and the series draws on the expertise of the International Booker judging panel, the views of the shortlisted writers, as well as other key literary talent. Producer: Kevin Dawson A Whistledown production for BBC Radio first broadcast in July 2015. Marina Warner explores reasons for writing stories. Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary fiction |
| 03 | It's All Absolutely True | 20150708 | 20201121 (R4) | Marina Warner considers whether `it's all absolutely true`. A look at the world of contemporary fiction. In the company of leading contemporary writers, she considers a story and story writing from a different angle. Marina speaks with writers as diverse as Julian Barnes, Michelle Roberts, Fanny Howe, Marlene van Niekerk, Alain Mabanckou, Lydia Davis, Edwin Frank, Elleke Boehmer, Wen-Chin Ouyang, Daniel Medin, Nadeem Aslam and Laszlo Krasznahorkai. There are questions around the boundaries between fact and fiction which Marina believes are central to any consideration of storytelling, since readers' pleasure depends so much on trust built up between the storyteller or writer and the audience. With discussions on the reasons for writing, writers as witnesses and political interaction. Marina was Chair of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 and the series draws on the expertise of the International Booker judging panel, the views of the shortlisted writers, as well as other key literary talent. Producer: Kevin Dawson A Whistledown production for BBC Radio first broadcast in July 2015. Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling. Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary fiction |
| 04 | Bearing Witness | 20150709 | 20201128 (R4) | Marina Warner looks at, 'Bearing Witness A review of the world of contemporary fiction. In the company of leading contemporary writers, she considers a story and story writing from a different angle. Marina speaks with writers as diverse as Julian Barnes, Michelle Roberts, Fanny Howe, Marlene van Niekerk, Alain Mabanckou, Lydia Davis, Edwin Frank, Elleke Boehmer, Wen-Chin Ouyang, Daniel Medin, Nadeem Aslam and Laszlo Krasznahorkai. There are questions around the boundaries between fact and fiction which Marina believes are central to any consideration of storytelling, since readers' pleasure depends so much on trust built up between the storyteller or writer and the audience. With discussions on the reasons for writing, writers as witnesses and political interaction. Marina was Chair of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 and the series draws on the expertise of the International Booker judging panel, the views of the shortlisted writers, as well as other key literary talent. Producer: Kevin Dawson A Whistledown production for BBC Radio first broadcast in July 2015. Marina Warner explores, with other writers, the world of contemporary fiction. Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary fiction |
| 05 | History For The Record | 20150710 | 20201205 (R4) | Marina Warner explores History for the Record. A look at the world of contemporary fiction. In the company of leading contemporary writers, she considers a story and story writing from a different angle. Marina speaks with writers as diverse as Julian Barnes, Michelle Roberts, Fanny Howe, Marlene van Niekerk, Alain Mabanckou, Lydia Davis, Edwin Frank, Elleke Boehmer, Wen-Chin Ouyang, Daniel Medin, Nadeem Aslam and Laszlo Krasznahorkai. There are questions around the boundaries between fact and fiction which Marina believes are central to any consideration of storytelling, since readers' pleasure depends so much on trust built up between the storyteller or writer and the audience. With discussions on the reasons for writing, writers as witnesses and political interaction. Marina was Chair of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 and the series draws on the expertise of the International Booker judging panel, the views of the shortlisted writers, as well as other key literary talent. Producer: Kevin Dawson A Whistledown production for BBC Radio first broadcast in July 2015. Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary fiction. Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary fiction |
| 06 | Filling The Gaps | 20150713 | 20201212 (R4) | Marina Warner looks at 'Filling the Gaps A look at the world of contemporary fiction. In the company of leading contemporary writers, she considers a story and story writing from a different angle. Marina speaks with writers as diverse as Julian Barnes, Michelle Roberts, Fanny Howe, Marlene van Niekerk, Alain Mabanckou, Lydia Davis, Edwin Frank, Elleke Boehmer, Wen-Chin Ouyang, Daniel Medin, Nadeem Aslam and Laszlo Krasznahorkai. There are questions around the boundaries between fact and fiction which Marina believes are central to any consideration of storytelling, since readers' pleasure depends so much on trust built up between the storyteller or writer and the audience. With discussions on the reasons for writing, writers as witnesses and political interaction. Marina was Chair of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 and the series draws on the expertise of the International Booker judging panel, the views of the shortlisted writers, as well as other key literary talent. Producer: Kevin Dawson A Whistledown production for BBC Radio first broadcast in July 2015. Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling. Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary fiction |
| 07 | Is Anyone Responsible? | 20150714 | 20201219 (R4) | Marina Warner asks, 'Is Anyone Responsible? A look at the world of contemporary fiction. In the company of leading contemporary writers, she considers a story and story writing from a different angle. Marina speaks with writers as diverse as Julian Barnes, Michelle Roberts, Fanny Howe, Marlene van Niekerk, Alain Mabanckou, Lydia Davis, Edwin Frank, Elleke Boehmer, Wen-Chin Ouyang, Daniel Medin, Nadeem Aslam and Laszlo Krasznahorkai. There are questions around the boundaries between fact and fiction which Marina believes are central to any consideration of storytelling, since readers' pleasure depends so much on trust built up between the storyteller or writer and the audience. With discussions on the reasons for writing, writers as witnesses and political interaction. Marina was Chair of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 and the series draws on the expertise of the International Booker judging panel, the views of the shortlisted writers, as well as other key literary talent. Producer: Kevin Dawson A Whistledown production for BBC Radio first broadcast in July 2015. Marina Warner and leading international writers look at the world of contemporary fiction. Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary fiction |
| 08 | Speaking In Parables | 20150715 | 20210109 (R4) | Marina Warner looks at 'Speaking in Parables'. A look at the world of contemporary fiction. In the company of leading contemporary writers, she considers a story and story writing from a different angle. Marina speaks with writers as diverse as Julian Barnes, Michelle Roberts, Fanny Howe, Marlene van Niekerk, Alain Mabanckou, Lydia Davis, Edwin Frank, Elleke Boehmer, Wen-Chin Ouyang, Daniel Medin, Nadeem Aslam and Laszlo Krasznahorkai. There are questions around the boundaries between fact and fiction which Marina believes are central to any consideration of storytelling, since readers' pleasure depends so much on trust built up between the storyteller or writer and the audience. With discussions on the reasons for writing, writers as witnesses and political interaction. Marina was Chair of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 and the series draws on the expertise of the International Booker judging panel, the views of the shortlisted writers, as well as other key literary talent. Producer: Kevin Dawson A Whistledown production for BBC Radio first broadcast in July 2015. Marina Warner and a host of leading writers discuss contemporary fiction. Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary fiction |
| 09 | Ghosts At Home | 20150716 | Marina Warner looks at 'Ghosts at Home'. A look at the world of contemporary fiction. In the company of leading contemporary writers, she considers a story and story writing from a different angle. Marina speaks with writers as diverse as Julian Barnes, Michelle Roberts, Fanny Howe, Marlene van Niekerk, Alain Mabanckou, Lydia Davis, Edwin Frank, Elleke Boehmer, Wen-Chin Ouyang, Daniel Medin, Nadeem Aslam and Laszlo Krasznahorkai. There are questions around the boundaries between fact and fiction which Marina believes are central to any consideration of storytelling, since readers' pleasure depends so much on trust built up between the storyteller or writer and the audience. With discussions on the reasons for writing, writers as witnesses and political interaction. Marina was Chair of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 and the series draws on the expertise of the International Booker judging panel, the views of the shortlisted writers, as well as other key literary talent. Producer: Kevin Dawson A Whistledown production for BBC Radio first broadcast in July 2015. Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling. Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary fiction | |
| 10 | As If: Dreams Of Shelter | 20150717 | 20210127 (R4) | Marina Warner concludes her series with an episode titled 'As if: Dreams of Shelter'. A look at the world of contemporary fiction. In the company of leading contemporary writers, she considers a story and story writing from a different angle. Marina speaks with writers as diverse as Julian Barnes, Michelle Roberts, Fanny Howe, Marlene van Niekerk, Alain Mabanckou, Lydia Davis, Edwin Frank, Elleke Boehmer, Wen-Chin Ouyang, Daniel Medin, Nadeem Aslam and Laszlo Krasznahorkai. There are questions around the boundaries between fact and fiction which Marina believes are central to any consideration of storytelling, since readers' pleasure depends so much on trust built up between the storyteller or writer and the audience. With discussions on the reasons for writing, writers as witnesses and political interaction. Marina was Chair of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 and the series draws on the expertise of the International Booker judging panel, the views of the shortlisted writers, as well as other key literary talent. Producer: Kevin Dawson A Whistledown production for BBC Radio first broadcast in July 2015. Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling. Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary fiction |
| 11 | Omnibus: Part 1 | 20150814 | Marina Warner - in the company of leading contemporary writers - looks at the world of contemporary fiction, considering writing and storytelling from a number of different angles. Marina is the Chair of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 and this programme draws on the expertise of this year's International Booker judging panel, the views of the shortlisted writers, as well as other key literary talent. She speaks with writers as diverse as Julian Barnes, Michelle Roberts, Fanny Howe, Marlene van Niekerk, Alain Mabanckou, Lydia Davis, Edwin Frank, Elleke Boehmer, Wen-Chin Ouyang, Daniel Medin, Nadeem Aslam and this year's Man Booker International winner, Laszlo Krasznahorkai. Key to this exploration will be questions around the boundaries between fact and fiction, which Marina believes are central to any discussion of the subject, since readers' pleasure depends so much on trust built up between the storyteller/writer and the audience. In this compilation created from five programmes originally broadcast in July this year, Marina considers why we should read and write, the importance of truth, and story as witness to history. She begins by considering our first encounters with stories. Producer: Kevin Dawson A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4. Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling. Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary fiction | |
| 12 | Omnibus: Part 2 | 20150821 | Marina Warner - in the company of leading contemporary writers - looks at the world of contemporary fiction, considering writing and storytelling from a number of different angles. Marina is the Chair of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 and this programme draws on the expertise of this year's International Booker judging panel, the views of the shortlisted writers, as well as other key literary talent. She speaks with writers as diverse as Julian Barnes, Michelle Roberts, Fanny Howe, Marlene van Niekerk, Alain Mabanckou, Lydia Davis, Edwin Frank, Elleke Boehmer, Wen-Chin Ouyang, Daniel Medin, Nadeem Aslam and this year's Man Booker International winner, Laszlo Krasznahorkai. Key to this exploration will be questions around the boundaries between fact and fiction, which Marina believes are central to any discussion of the subject, since readers' pleasure depends so much on trust built up between the storyteller/writer and the audience. In this compilation created from five programmes originally broadcast in July this year, Marina considers the work of imagination in making up stories and looks at older forms of narrative, including animal fables, fairy tales, ghost stories and myths. Producer: Kevin Dawson A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4. Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary storytelling. Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary fiction |