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The Essay

Explaining the Explicit

Episode 1: Julian Barnes

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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In a series in which writers consider the motivations for and challenges in writing about sex, Julian Barnes asks 'Is writing about sex the same as writing about anything?'. Show more

The Essay

Explaining the Explicit

Episode 2: David Bellos

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Writer and academic David Bellos explores why translating sex in literature is so difficult and wonders whether the difficulties themselves can cast light on the subject. Show more

The Essay

Explaining the Explicit

Episode 3: Sarah Churchwell

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Writer and Professor of American Literature at UEA Sarah Churchwell examines the tradition of depicting sex in popular fiction. Show more

The Essay

Explaining the Explicit

Episode 4: Vicki Feaver

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Poet Vicki Feaver looks back on her own reading and writing of poetry and reflects on how the poet can explore their own sexuality. Show more

The Essay

Explaining the Explicit

Episode 5: Rachel Johnson

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Journalist and novelist Rachel Johnson asks if we are all too ready to leap to judgement when it comes to writing about sex. Show more