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3. Iris Murdoch: Age Will Win

Episode 3 of 5

Martin Amis muses on Iris Murdoch - the film of her life, her eccentric domesticity and descent into Alzheimer's. From 2017.

Martin Amis was one of the most celebrated authors of modern times.

This is from his collection of non-fiction pieces from 1986 to 2016.

A feature film based on Iris Murdoch (with Kate Winslet and Judi Dench), gives Martin the chance to muse on the life and work of this acclaimed novelist.

A unique and profound voice, married to John Bayley, he describes the often moving portrayal of her life and marriage on celluloid, her eccentric domesticity, and her later descent as Alzheimer's takes hold.

Read by Bill Nighy.

Producer: Duncan Minshull

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 5 Sep 202403:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderBill Nighy
AuthorMartin Amis
ProducerDuncan Minshall

Broadcasts

  • Wed 4 Oct 201709:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Thu 5 Oct 201700:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 4 Sep 202408:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 4 Sep 202413:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 4 Sep 202419:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 5 Sep 202403:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra