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Book of the Week

A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

In New York's Chelsea Hotel, Leonard Cohen turns his talents to song writing. Liel Leibovitz's biography read by Julian Barrett. Show more

Book of the Week

A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

An early loss for the passionate poet-turned-musician. Liel Leibovitz's biography read by Julian Barrett and Colin Stinton. Show more

Book of the Week

A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

Despite success as a poet, Cohen feels the need to escape to the Greek island of Hydra. Biography read by Julian Barrett. Show more

Book of the Week

A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

Disaster threatens Leonard Cohen's first European tour, but in Buddhism he finds spiritual solace. Read by Julian Barrett. Show more

Book of the Week

A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

Now hugely successful, Cohen retreats to Mount Baldy to spend time with his guru. Concluded by Julian Barrett and Colin Stinton. Show more

Front Row

Jimmy's Hall; Leonard Cohen biography

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Jimmy's Hall reviewed; three fictional US TV characters take on the British Royal family; Liel Leibovitz on Leonard Cohen; Geoff Dyer on writing aboard a US naval vessel. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Samira Ahmed
Interviewed Guest:
Liel Leibovitz
Interviewed Guest:
Geoff Dyer
Interviewed Guest:
Robbie Collin
Interviewed Guest:
Tara Gadomski