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What Is a Story?

Marina Warner, in the company of leading international writers, explores the world of contemporary fiction

Radio 4,12 episodes

Episodes

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First Times
Marina Warner looks at early experiences of stories.
06 Jul 2015,15 mins
Why Write Stories?
Marina Warner explores reasons for writing stories.
07 Jul 2015,15 mins
It's All Absolutely True
Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
08 Jul 2015,15 mins
Bearing Witness
Marina Warner explores, with other writers, the world of contemporary fiction.
09 Jul 2015,15 mins
History for the Record
Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary fiction.
10 Jul 2015,15 mins
Filling the Gaps
Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
13 Jul 2015,15 mins
Is Anyone Responsible?
Marina Warner and leading international writers look at the world of contemporary fiction.
14 Jul 2015,15 mins
Speaking in Parables
Marina Warner and a host of leading writers discuss contemporary fiction.
15 Jul 2015,15 mins
Ghosts at Home
Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
16 Jul 2015,15 mins
As If: Dreams of Shelter
Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
17 Jul 2015,15 mins
Omnibus: Part 1
Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
14 Aug 2015,58 mins
Omnibus: Part 2
Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary storytelling.
21 Aug 2015,58 mins