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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Gore goes to war and emerges with his first novel, establishing himself with the New York literati before finding an exotic new home in which to develop his writing career. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Jay Parini recalls his first encounter with Gore and describes a privileged, lonely childhood and the birth of the political, social and sexual interests that would last a lifetime. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Despite commercial success, lacklustre reviews of The City and The Pillar send Gore in retreat to Europe where he meets Tennessee Williams - soon to become his great friend. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Gore finds his largest audience yet, with his groundbreaking novel Myra Breckinridge. He leaves the US and establishes a life in Italy in his dream home on the Amalfi Coast. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Gore turns to writing for the small screen and becomes a star turn at churning out TV drama. His novels also continue to flow, but his desire for a political career is thwarted. Show more
