Rethinking Tradition
Philip Dodd is joined by Roger Scruton, Haroon Mirza, Kevin Davey and Kirsty Gunn to explore writing, modernism and experiment from TS Eliot onwards.
Philip Dodd is joined by Roger Scruton, Haroon Mirza, Kevin Davey and Kirsty Gunn to explore writing, modernism and experiment from TS Eliot onwards.
Roger Scruton's books include How to be a Conservative and England: An Elegy. His most recent is Where We Are.
Kevin Davey's novel Playing Possum was shortlisted for the 2017 Goldsmiths Prize - a prize for writing which embodies the spirit of invention
Kirsty Gunn is the author of novels including The Big Music and The Boy and the Sea
Haroon Miza has new work at the Towner Art Gallery in Eastbourne from 20th January-8th April
Producer: Debbie Kilbride
Main Image: L-R: Kevin Davey, Haroon Mirza, Kirsty Gunn, Roger Scruton and presenter Philip Dodd.
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Podcast: Rethinking Tradition
Roger Scruton, Kevin Davey, Kirsty Gunn & Haroon Mirza on tradition & experiment
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Philip Dodd |
| Interviewed Guest | Roger Scruton |
| Interviewed Guest | Haroon Mirza |
| Interviewed Guest | Kevin Davey |
| Interviewed Guest | Kirsty Gunn |
| Producer | Debbie Kilbride |
Broadcast
- Tue 2 Jan 2018 22:00BBC Radio 3
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