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Radio 3,12 Apr 2018,14 mins

SeriesOne Bar Electric Memoir

Episode 4

The Essay

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Harland Miller is an artist whose word-play and dexterous brushwork have won him acclaim. He recalls how past decades have informed his work: After New York's 'Prisunic years', the city to be in is Berlin because Harland revers German Expressionism and David Bowie went there. As usual it's a struggle to find anywhere to live, yet he ends up in some memorable places. And, also, what's the relevance of George Formby at this time? Producer Duncan Minshull.

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