December 1941. Eleven-year-old Jim Graham lives with his family in Shanghai's International Settlement. When the Japanese army marches into the city, their life of privileged splendour is shattered. Show more
Jeremy Isaacs talks to science writer JG Ballard about his life, writing and fascination with the violence of the 20th century. Show more
JG Ballard's story of a scientific mission surveying drowned cities. This is a future where the Earth's atmosphere, and human consciousness, has eroded. Adapted by Graham White. Show more
Between the Ears
Between Ballard's Ears
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Between the Ears goes between JG Ballard's ears with two new binaural adaptations of his short fiction, Track 12 and Venus Smiles, musically mutating art, microsonics and murder. Show more
Desert Island Discs
J G Ballard
40 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Sue Lawley's castaway is writer J G Ballard. Show more
A cocky young architect becomes stranded when his car crashes off a motorway embankment. Stars Andrew Scott. Show more