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Composer Peter Maxwell Davies, singer Iggy Pop, novelist Jim Powell

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James MacMillan pays tribute to Peter Maxwell Davies, who has died aged 81, and John Wilson revisits an interview the composer gave him a decade ago.

Jim Powell talks about his new novel Trading Futures which begins tonight as Radio 4's Book at Bedtime. A mid-life crisis about a former city trader, this short book blends elements of King Lear and Reggie Perrin.

John Wilson talks rock and roll survivor, Iggy Pop about his latest and, the geront terrible hints, last album, Post Pop Depression. John hears about Iggy's ambition, how he worked with David Bowie and what he now describes as his baritone voice.

Producer: Julian May.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Composer Peter Maxwell Davies

    Duration: 06:06

  • Singer Iggy Pop

    Duration: 15:18

  • Novelist Jim Powell

    Duration: 06:24

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies

James MacMillan pays tribute to Sir Peter Maxwell Davies.

Photo: Martin Lengemann

Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop's new album Post Pop Depression is out on Friday 18 March.

Jim Powell

Jim Powell
Trading聽Futures by Jim Powell can be heard on each weekday at 1045pm.

Credits

Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest James MacMillan
Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Jim Powell
Interviewed Guest Iggy Pop
Producer Julian May

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