The Essay

When Writers Play

Thursday 24 July 2008 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)

Three writers muse on their alternative talents as musicians.

Duration:

15 minutes

Playlist:

3/3. Novelist Jonathan Coe recalls his piano playing days, which led to forming a band at the wrong time for his sort of 'sound'. But he played on, it seems.

The Essay

Episode and Playlist Information

• 6 Aug 08 Visions of utopia
• 4 Aug 08 Visions of utopia
• 31 Jul 08 Elgar
• 30 Jul 08 Elgar
• 29 Jul 08 Elgar
• 28 Jul 08 Elgar
• 24 Jul 08 When Writers Play
• 23 Jul 08 When Writers Play
• 21 Jul 08 When Writers Play
• Part 4: Virgil's Utopia