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Meissen and Bottger
Episode 3 of 5
Julian Rhind-Tutt reads potter Edmund de Waal's new book on the history of porcelain.
Imprisoned in Meissen castle, young alchemist, Johann Freidrich Bottger, is about to unlock the secrets of porcelain creation.
Abridged by Jules Wilkinson
Produced by Gemma Jenkins.
Last on
Thu 24 Sep 201500:30
BBC Radio 4
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Julian Rhind-Tutt |
| Author | Edmund de Waal |
| Abridger | Jules Wilkinson |
| Producer | Gemma Jenkins |
Broadcasts
- Wed 23 Sep 201509:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Thu 24 Sep 201500:30BBC Radio 4
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