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Drama on 4

Philip and Sydney

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

By Alan Pollock. In 1937 Philip Larkin's father took him on holiday to Germany. Philip never spoke of the trip. Alan Pollock's drama imagines what might have happened there. Show more

Contributors

Philip Larkin:
Pip Carter
Sydney Larkin:
Tim McInnerny
Hotel Keeper/Drinker:
John Rowe
Herr Hinck:
Sam Dale
Hans and all other parts:
Gunnar Cauthery

A History of the World in 100 Objects

The Silk Road And Beyond (400 - 700 AD)

Silk princess painting

Duration: 14 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for over a year

Neil MacGregor's history of humanity as told through objects travels the Silk Road to Western China and the story of silk. Show more

A History of the World in 100 Objects

The Silk Road And Beyond (400 - 700 AD)

Silk princess painting

Duration: 14 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for over a year

Neil MacGregor's history of humanity as told through objects travels the Silk Road to Western China and the story of silk. Show more

BBC Radio 4 FM

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