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The Essay

Signs and Mythologies - The Significance of Roland Barthes

Episode 1: Andrew Hussey

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Cultural historian and broadcaster Andrew Hussey examines Roland Barthes's impact in Europe in the 1960s. Show more

The Essay

Signs and Mythologies - The Significance of Roland Barthes

Episode 2: Nick James

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Writer and arts journalist Nick James assesses the impact Roland Barthes still has on the way we look at film. Show more

The Essay

Signs and Mythologies - The Significance of Roland Barthes

Episode 3: Penny Sparke

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Design historian Penny Sparke charts the influence Barthes has had on her personally throughout a career devoted to visual culture. Show more

The Essay

Signs and Mythologies - The Significance of Roland Barthes

Episode 4: Andrew Gallix

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Parisian magazine editor Andrew Gallix reflects on what Barthes meant by 'the death of the author'. Show more

The Essay

Signs and Mythologies - The Significance of Roland Barthes

Episode 5: Michael Wood

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Michael Wood attempts to define Roland Barthes, a man who redefined himself throughout his career, embracing semiotics, art, design, thought, popular culture, photography and film. Show more