Twenty Minutes: The Adverb [30/08/2007]

Alternative title: Adverb
Synopsis: Radio programme. In this episode of the BBC Proms’ literary interval programme Ian McMillan is joined by children’s writer Jamila Garvin who presents her favourite writing on the subject of ‘Other Worlds’, including excerpts from works by Shakespeare and Aldous Huxley, and introduces a ommissioned piece of her own fiction. Robert Glenister performs the readings.
Series: Twenty Minutes
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Radio
Transmission details: 30 Aug 2007 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration: 20 mins

Producer

Aasiya Lodhi

Contributor

Ian McMillan; Jamila Garvin

Cast

Robert Glenister

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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