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3. Art and Music

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The competing charms of art and music vie for Miss Brodie's favours. Read by Gerda Stevenson.

The competing charms of art and music vie for Miss Brodie's favours.

Read by Gerda Stevenson.

Set in the 1930s, Muriel Spark's novel tells the justly enduring story of Jean Brodie - a teacher at the Marcia Blaine School for Girls in Edinburgh.

Eschewing the normal curriculum, Miss Brodie seeks to mould her 'set' of girls 'of an impressionable age', into the 'crème de la crème'. But her convictions spark complications as some begin to question her authority and purpose.

Abridged by Sally Marmion.

Producer: Di Speirs

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2013.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 21 Oct 202102:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Music details

Blue Bonnets Over the Border

Performed by: Alasdair Fraser & Jody Stecher

Album: The Driven Bow

Label: Culburnie

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  • Wed 23 Jan 201322:45
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  • Wed 18 Jan 201714:00
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  • Thu 19 Jan 201702:00
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  • Wed 20 Oct 202114:00
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  • Thu 21 Oct 202102:00
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