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Appointment in Arezzo by Alan Taylor (Omnibus)

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The Vital Spark: Appointment in Arezzo

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A journalist’s memoir of a friendship with writer Muriel Spark

A journalist’s memoir of a friendship with Muriel Spark, one of the 20th century’s greatest writers. Read by Paul Higgins.

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.

A colourful portrait of one of the 20th century’s greatest writers. 

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Laurence Wareing.

Read by Paul Higgins.  

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2018.

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