Twenty Minutes: The Adverb [19/07/2007]

Synopsis: Radio programme. In this episode of the BBC Proms’ literary interval programme broadcaster Ian McMillan is joined by his guest, poet and novelist Fred D’Aguiar who introduces his own commissioned piece on the Shakespearean theme of ‘the search for home’.
Series: Twenty Minutes
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Radio
Transmission details: 19 Jul 2007 at 20:05 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration: 20 mins

Notes: Recorded before a live audience at the Cadogan Hall, London.
General: According to BBC Radio 3 Publicity information, "The guests’ choices range across a panoply of authors and poets, fiction and non-fiction, but at their core is a key Shakespearean speech which reflects one of his major pre-occupations, whether it be leadership, envy, war, or other key motifs of the plays" (19/7/2007).
History: Part of the series of TWENTY MINUTE episodes inspired by the Shakespeare theme of the 2007 BBC Proms season in which actors and writers join Ian McMillan and guest presenters for readings and discussion, including specially commissioned new writing on Shakespearean themes.

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