Night Waves

Saki

Wednesday 28 November 2007 21:45-22:30 (Radio 3)

HH Munro, better known as Saki, has long been acknowledged the master of the English short story, but he is usually remembered simply for his barbed wit and acid one-liners.

Isabel Hilton explores the surprising depths of patriotic fervour that lie beneath his tales of Edwardian socialites.

Duration:

45 minutes

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Episode and Playlist Information

• 17 Dec 07 Ang Lee
• 12 Dec 07 Tom Loosemore
• 11 Dec 07 Richard Ford
• 10 Dec 07 Umberto Eco
• 4 Dec 07 Magnum in Afghanistan
• 3 Dec 07 Turner Prize
• 28 Nov 07 Saki
• 27 November 2007
• 26 Nov 07 Turn of the Screw
• 21 Nov 07 Patrick Keiller