Jenny Eclair
Comedian and writer Jenny Eclair, entertainer Christopher Green and Alan Gardner, star of TV series The Autistic Gardener, join Richard Coles and Suzy Klein.
Comedian and writer Jenny Eclair talks about her latest novel Moving, which taps into her obsession with motherhood and family secrets; whilst taking Jenny back to memories of being a life model and drama student in Manchester.
Alan Gardner has won awards for his work and he's now starring in TV series The Autistic Gardener. Alan talks about making the show, his passion for plants and recent Asperger syndrome diagnosis.
JP Devlin visits the Marie Curie hospice in Solihull to talk to the terminally ill in-patients and day visitors.
Listener Moira got in touch because she would like to be reunited with her childhood doll's house. She talks about why the house and its contents have such significance.
Christopher Green is an award-winning writer and performer. He was the first Artist in Residence at the British Library and his comic creations include US country music singer Tina C. Christopher talks about his alter egos and his interest in Hypnosis.
Choreographer Matthew Bourne shares his Inheritance Tracks. He has chosen Julie Andrews singing The Sound of Music and Night and Day, sung by Ella Fitzgerald.
Producer: Claire Bartleet
Editor: Karen Dalziel.
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Matthew Bourne's Inheritance Tracks
Duration: 07:21
Studio Photo 25th July 2015
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Richard Coles |
Presenter | Suzy Klein |
Interviewed Guest | Jenny Eclair |
Interviewed Guest | Alan Gardner |
Interviewed Guest | JP Devlin |
Interviewed Guest | Christopher Green |
Interviewed Guest | Matthew Bourne |
Producer | Claire Bartleet |
Editor | Karen Dalziel |
Broadcast
- Sat 25 Jul 2015 09:00麻豆社 Radio 4
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