16 May 2007
Wednesday 16 May 2007 21:45-22:30 (Radio 3)
Matthew Sweet talks to Ian Jack, who is about to step down as editor of Granta, one of Britain's leading literary magazines, after more than a decade in the job. How does he assess the changing face of fiction and non-fiction both in the UK and abroad during his time in charge? Matthew and guests also discuss a new exhibition of the work of artist Euan Uglow.
Playlist
Modern American Literature
Its been remarked in the past that America and Britain are two countries divided by a language and this evening in Night Waves Matthew Sweet will be examining why some writers don't survive the Atlantic crossing at all and why others are strangely lost in the translation.
He'll be joined by the critics, Diane Roberts and Adam Mars-Jones as well as Ian Jack, the editor of one of our leading literary magazines, Granta.
Ian announced recently that he'd be leaving Granta after twelve years and he'll be talking about his time as editor, Granta's changing role in our cultural life and of course his final issue which is due out in July.
Euan Uglow
There'll also be a review of a new show of paintings and drawings by one of Britain's most distinctive artists, the late Euan Uglow, by Rachel Campbell Johnston.
Music for Silent Films
Composers, Geoff Smith and Neil Brand will be talking about writing and playing music for silent films, so if there's any pause in the conversation listen out for a specially improvised piano commentary.
