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Letters to an Icon

Synopsis
Radio drama. Three prominent writers (Will Self, Bonnie Greer and Ali Smith) encounter the figures whom they regard as iconic. Bonnie Greer meets Shakespeare’s Dark Lady, Will Self meets Dorian Gray and Ali Smith meets Dusty Springfield. Greer cross-examines Shakespeare about his relationship with the brothel keeper.
Series
Afternoon Play
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
29 Mar 2002 at 23:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
15 mins

Credits

Director
Michael Fox (2)
Cast
Bonnie Greer 
Josette SimonDark Lady

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

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