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Front Row Special on Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Naomi Alderman explores the creative legacy of cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with help from Joss Whedon, Anthony Head, Neil Gaiman, Rhianna Pratchett and other fans.

With Naomi Alderman.

The last episode of cult TV series Buffy The Vampire Slayer was broadcast in Britain ten years ago. At the time, Naomi believed that the show would lead to the creation of a host of other strong and complex female leads - who would inspire young women in the same way Buffy had inspired her. So where are all the "daughters of Buffy"? Naomi explores Buffy's legacy with the help of Buffy's creator Joss Whedon, and with actor Anthony Head, writers Neil Gaiman and Rhianna Pratchett, TV executives Jane Root and Susanne Daniels, and mega-fans Blake Harrison and Bim Adewunmi.

Producer: Rebecca Nicholson.

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Credits

PresenterNaomi Alderman
Interviewed GuestJoss Whedon
Interviewed GuestAnthony Head
Interviewed GuestNeil Gaiman
Interviewed GuestRhianna Pratchett
Interviewed GuestJane Root
Interviewed GuestSusanne Daniels
Interviewed GuestBlake Harrison
Interviewed GuestBim Adewumni
ProducerRebecca Nicholson

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  • Boxing Day 201319:15
    BBC Radio 4

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