11 July 2008
Friday 11 July 2008 21:45-22:30 (Radio 3)
Ian McMillan is joined by poet Peter Porter to discuss the work of Nobel Literary Laureate, Australian author Patrick White. Also featuring singer songwriter Thea Gilmore, and a new story from novelist Bethan Roberts.
Playlist
On The Verb this week, Ian McMillan talks to writer and actress Sophie Woolley about her latest monologues, six characters whose volatile temperaments eventually clash in a fight outside a kebab shop.
Also on the show, poet Peter Porter discusses the life and work of The Verb's latest literary laureate, the novelist Patrick White who was awarded the Nobel in 1973.
And there's a brand new story from Bethan Roberts and performance from singer songwriter Thea Gilmore.
A Good Plain Cook by Bethan Roberts is published by Serpent's Tail.
Thea Gilmore's new album Liejacker is out now.
Sophie Woolley's Fight Face is on at the Lyric Hammersmith in London in September 2008.
