Doris Lessing

Synopsis

A short podcast looking at the life and career of writer Doris Lessing, a Nobel laureate who has been praised for her ability to inhabit different fictional worlds. Part of The New Elizabethans, a series presented by James Naughtie to mark the Diamond Jubilee. [12 minutes]

Series

The New Elizabethans

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

2012

Subjects

Literature; Women’s studies

Keywords

fiction; women writers; Lessing, Doris

Online availability

URI

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01jwk5d

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Contributor

James Naughtie

Production Company

Name

BBC Radio 4

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4 External site opens in new window