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Night Waves - Death

Night Waves - Death

FromArts & Ideas


Night Waves - Death

FromArts & Ideas

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
May 14, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Matthew Sweet visits Tate Britain’s unveiling of a comprehensive new vision of its permanent collection. Thematic presentation gives way to strict chronology. Susannah Clapp gives a first night review of Public Enemy, a new production of Ibsen's play about corruption and the nature of the public good. New research has revealed only a very small percentage of the population has made plans for the end of their lives. Matthew and guests discuss the idea of the good death. F R Leavis’ spirit has been summoned to the discussion table in the recent wranglings about what should be taught to children in schools. David Ellis, who studied with, and the novelist Margaret Drabble discuss his influence and reputation.
Released:
May 14, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

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