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Between the Ears: Three Women

BBC Radio 3
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One of the first poems in the language to explore pregnancy and childbirth, Sylvia Plath's powerful poem for three voices describes three different experiences, using characteristically stark language.

With specially composed electronic soundtrack written and performed by Robin Rimbaud, better known in the music world as Scanner.

Contributors

Poet:
Sylvia Plath
Musician:
Robin Rimbaud
Producer:
Susan Roberts
The Wife:
Lindsey Duncan
Secy:
Harriet Walter
The Girl:
Amanda Root
Source: Radio Times

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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