Phyllida Lloyd, The Sensory War, Robert Wilson, Super Thursday
Phyllida Lloyd talks to Samira Ahmed about her all-female Henry IV, The Sensory War exhibition is reviewed, and war artist Robert Wilson discusses his photography from Afghanistan.
Phyllida Lloyd talks to Samira Ahmed about her all-female Henry IV and the importance of casting women in plays about political power. Professor Griselda Pollock reviews The Sensory War, a new exhibition in Manchester which reflects on how artists have tried to capture the impact of military conflict between 1914 and 2014. Photographer and official war artist Robert Wilson discusses Helmand Return, a new series of 59 billboards across the UK of his photos which capture the daily life of British troops in Afghanistan in their final tour of duty. And tomorrow is Super Thursday, the day when more than 300 books will be published on the same day. We ask why this has evolved, and what it means for the books market.
Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Rebecca Armstrong.
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Gallery: The Sensory War 1914 – 2014
Images from 'The Sensory War 1914 – 2014' at Manchester Art Gallery.
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Gallery: Helmand Return
Images from 'Helmand Return' exhibition by Robert Wilson at Gallery One & a Half, London.
Chapters
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Phyllida Lloyd
Phyllida Lloyd on her all-female Henry IV & casting women in plays about political power.
Duration: 08:44
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The Sensory War 1914 – 2014
Prof Griselda Pollock reviews The Sensory War exhibition at the Manchester Art Gallery.
Duration: 04:22
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Robert Wilson
Photographer and official war artist Robert Wilson discusses 'Helmand Return'.
Duration: 04:58
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Super Thursday
Tim Walker and Lisa Milton on why this has evolved, & what it means for the books market.
Duration: 06:29
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Hidden messages and codes in literature
Prof John Mullan on the hidden messages and codes in literature.
Duration: 03:12
Robert Wilson
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Image credit: photographer Robert Wilson (Helmand Return and Gallery One and a Half)
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The Sensory War 1914 – 2014
Image credit: Henry Lamb ‘Advanced Dressing Station on the Struma’ 1916 Oil on canvas (c) Mrs Henrietta Phipps; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation; Manchester City Galleries © The estate of Henry Lamb
Phyllida Lloyd
Image credit: Images of Phyllida Lloyd and of Harriet Walter (King Henry) and Jade Anouka (Hotspur) rehearsing in 'Henry IV' courtesy of Helen Maybanks.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Samira Ahmed |
| Interviewed Guest | Phyllida Lloyd |
| Interviewed Guest | Griselda Pollock |
| Interviewed Guest | Robert Wilson |
| Interviewed Guest | Tim Walker |
| Interviewed Guest | Lisa Milton |
| Interviewed Guest | John Mullan |
| Producer | Rebecca Armstrong |
Broadcast
- Wed 8 Oct 2014 19:15BBC Radio 4
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