Gore Vidal

Gore Vidal is the author of twenty-two novels, five plays, many screenplays, more than two hundred essays, and the critically lauded, Palimpsest: A Memoir. Vidal’s United States (Essays 1952-1992) won the 1993 National Book Award. In its “American Masters” series PBS said “Vidal’s lineage in American literature may be traced back to Henry James, the sophisticated American from the upper echelons of society who mingles with European sophisticates, and Mark Twain, the raw humorist and critic of American empire.”

http://www.lannan.org/events/gore-vidal-with-michael-silverblatt

THURSDAY 10th April

Noon & 8pm & 4am

PLAYS/DRAMA

THE PRIME MINISTER’S DAUGHTER and THE LOTTERY BY LARRY WEINER

A Double-Bill in the bewildering company of hapless Private Eye Garson Krebbs.

In the first episode Krebbs receives a call from the British Ambassador to inform him that the Prime Ministers daughter has gone missing on her visit to New York; while in The Lottery, two old ladies appear and share their news and concern of a brother who has scooped a jackpot and subsequently vanished.

1pm & 9pm & 5am

IN CONVERSATION with HOWARD ZINN

Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 – January 27, 2010) was a historian, playwright, and activist. His classic book, A People’s History of the United States, has been called “a brilliant and moving history of the American people from the point of view of those who have been exploited politically and economically and whose plight has been largely omitted from most histories.”

Zinn grew up in Brooklyn in a working-class, immigrant household. At 18 he became a shipyard worker and then flew bomber missions during World War II. These experiences helped shape his opposition to war and his passion for history. After attending college under the GI Bill and earning a PhD in history from Columbia, he taught at Spelman College, where he became active in the civil rights movement. After being fired by the college for his support for student protesters, Zinn became a professor of Political Science at Boston University, where he taught until his retirement in 1988.

2pm & 10pm & 6am

POETRY featuring BEAT Poets & Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Today we have Classic Beat Poetry followed by LAWRENCE FERLINGHETTI, the prominent poet whose voice still resounds and remains relevant. At 101, he was still resident at City Lights bookstore and died at 102 in 2021.

3pm & 11pm & 7am

ALTERNATIVE RADIO with BRUCE COCKBURN

Here at Audiobook Radio we are keen to provide a range of voices – very literally as well as in terms of opinions and views of the world. This strand created by Alternative Radio does just that. We will hear from some of the most informed minds and greatest social activists of our time whose take on justice and power does not chime with those that hold the power and don’t provide justice for all so we rarely get to hear from them in mainstream media. Different opinions always help inform our own and we are always eager to hear from listeners about this or any other strand. Contact us on the tab at www.audiobookradio.net

Today’s talk is given by Bruce Cockburn, one of Canada’s greatest singer/songwriters whose work has profoundly influenced more than one generation. His political and environmental consciousness together with his respect for human rights and world cultures makes his talk entitled Lovers in a Dangerous Time not to be missed.

4pm & Midnight & 8am

BLACK MUSEUM

Director, Actor, Genius. ORSON WELLES was all these things and more. But talent can sometimes make people afraid., And Hollywood was very afraid of Orson Welles.

So Welles went Indie, making his own works on the proceeds of various jobs that required a big name and that very distinguished voice; perfect for radio. Here, in the Black Museum he sets the scene as true life crime is retold. Mr Welles we’re ready……this week THE DOOR KEY & THE GLASS SHARDS

5pm & 1am & 9am

TAKE FIVE – IT’S A WOMAN’S WORLD Catton, Syal, Buchholz & Mphene

Today we have a Take Five Special of women writers from 4 different corners of the globe. One of my favourite people in the UK & a true talent across many performing and writing disciplines, MEERA SYAL followed by crime writer SIMONE BUCHOLZ who although she writes in her native German her books have been translated in many languages. We end with MAGOGODI MPHENE who is from Soweto in S. Africa and expertly reads an extract from her gripping book Virus. First off, is New Zealander ELEANOR CATTON, winner of the Man Booker for the Luminaries which has been adapted to screen by the BBC.

6pm & 2am & 10am

HOLLYWOOD STAGE with This Land is Mine

Hollywood is indelibly printed in our minds as a go to place for entertainment and has been for decades. We take you back in time as The Hollywood ringmaster himself, CECIL B DE MILLE unveils THIS LAND IS MINE featuring CHARLES LAUGHTON

7pm & 3am & 11am

SHORT STORIES – DOYLE & AUMONIER

These comes to you courtesy of Deadtree Publishing who have an excellent range of quality short stories from the masters of the craft. Do search for Miniature Masterpieces at any digital store for further information or at https://www.deadtreepublishing.com/ This hour opens with – The Cabman’s Story. The Mysteries of a London Growler by Arthur Conan Doyle followed by A Source of Irritation by Stacy Amounier. read by Jake Urry Vol 17

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