v. is for Tony
Paul Farley presents a profile of Tony Harrison, the unique and uncompromising Yorkshire poet, playwright and filmmaker, through the places that have formed and informed his work.
Paul Farley presents a profile of Tony Harrison, the unique and uncompromising Yorkshire poet, playwright and filmmaker, through the places that have formed and informed his work. From Delphi to Leeds, they discuss Harrison's work, from his controversial long poem v. to game-changing theatre productions of The Mysteries, The Oresteia and The Trackers of Oxyrhynchus.
Produced by Emma Harding.
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Iphigenia in Crimea
For Tony Harrison's 80th birthday, the premiere of his new verse drama, after Euripides.
Broadcasts
- Sun 23 Apr 201718:45BBC Radio 3
- Tue 7 Aug 201822:00BBC Radio 3
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