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Book of the Week

Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. At 17, Larkin goes up to Oxford to read English, meeting jazz-loving kindred spirit, Kingsley Amis. Read by Michael Pennington. Show more

Book of the Week

Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

While working as Librarian at Hull University, Larkin meets another woman - Maeve Brennan. Read by Michael Pennington. Show more

Book of the Week

Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Philip meets Assistant Lecturer Monica Jones, and so begins a lifelong and complicated relationship. Read by Michael Pennington. Show more

Book of the Week

Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

As middle age approaches, life proves busy but Larkin's personal life is as complicated as ever. Read by Michael Pennington. Show more

Book of the Week

Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

His professional life stressful, Larkin sees a bleak poetic future - and there’s a third woman. Concluded by Michael Pennington. Show more