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Serialised book readings, featuring works of non-fiction, biography, autobiography, travel, diaries, essays, humour and history

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Book of the Week: The Vanity Fair Diaries

Tina Brown

Katrin Williams

Duncan Minshull

Book of the Week: The Vanity Fair Diaries: Episode 4

The Vanity Fair Diaries

Episode 4

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, The Vanity Fair Diaries, Episode 4

Another cover triumph, and office intrigue in the higher echelons of Conde Nast.

Tina Brown's time as editor of a famous institution, Vanity Fair magazine. An Englishwoman in 1980s New York, all was glitz and mean streets. This time, amazing office intrigues.

Tina Brown's time as editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair magazine in the 1980's, early 90's. 

There's another cover triumph, as well as office intrigue in the higher echelons of Conde Nast. How to survive these challenges and then exploit them!

Reader Tina Brown

Producer Duncan Minshull.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Tina Brown recalls her time as editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair magazine, 1983 to 1992.

Tina Brown recalls her time as editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair magazine, from 1983 to 1992. Abridged by Katrin Williams.

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