Sunday Feature

History through the Ears

Sunday 24 September 2006 21:30-22:15 (Radio 3)

As part of BBC Radio 3's 60th anniversary celebration, Christopher Frayling discovers how the act of listening has changed dramatically. By exploring aspects of cultural history, including the evolving role of the audience, the invention of the printing press, gramophone and iPod, he reveals how our listening habits have undergone fantastic transformations.

Duration:

45 minutes

Sunday Feature

Episode and Playlist Information

• 19 Nov 06 Factory 798
• 12 Nov 06 Wilfred Owen
• 29 Oct 06 Velazquez
• 22 Oct 06
• 8 Oct 06 Henze at 80
• 1 Oct 06 William Empson
• 24 Sep 06 The act of listening
• 27 Aug 06 Brecht
• 21 August 2006
• 20 August 2006

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