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Book of the Week: The Vital Spark: Appointment in Arezzo

Book of the Week: The Vital Spark: Appointment in Arezzo: Episode 5

The Vital Spark: Appointment in Arezzo

Episode 5

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, The Vital Spark: Appointment in Arezzo, Episode 5

Journalist Alan Taylor reflects on his friendship with the writer Muriel Spark.

After Spark's triumphant return to her hometown for the Edinburgh Book Festival, Alan reflects on his friendship with the peerless writer.

After Muriel Spark's triumphant return to her hometown for the Edinburgh Book Festival, Alan Taylor reflects on his friendship with the peerless writer.
When journalist Alan Taylor travelled to the Italian town of Arezzo to interview Muriel Spark, it was the beginning of a friendship which would last for years. On regular visits to her Italian villa and on trips accompanying the author to literary festivals across Europe Taylor gained a unique insight into the character of this fascinating artist.

Abridged by Laurence Wareing
Read by Paul Higgins
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie.

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

Journalist Alan Taylor's memoir of a friendship with Muriel Spark.

Journalist Alan Taylor's memoir of a friendship with Muriel Spark, one of the 20th century's great writers. Read by Paul Higgins.

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