Flora Thompson Biography, Ruins at Tate Britain, Ravel
Presented by Anne McElvoy. With Richard Mabey on his biography of Flora Thompson, our fascination with images of decay and destruction, and choreographer Richard Alston.
As Radio 3 prepares for Ravel Day tomorrow Anne McElvoy talks to the choreographer Richard Alston whose dance piece, 'Shimmer', explored the music of Ravel's 'Sonatine' and 'Miroirs'.
There's a discussion about the ongoing fascination with ruins; whether a picturesque castle ruin glimpsed through the mist or the eerie photographs of an abandoned Detroit. Why do artists, and audiences, continue to seek out images of decay and destruction? Anne talks to the curator of a new exhibition at Tate Britain and the writer, Amanda Hopkinson.
Lark Rise to Candleford has been reinvented by theatre and television, and even Danny Boyle's Olympic opening extravaganza owed a debt to the idea of rural England that Flora Thompson created and recorded in her books. Anne talks to the nature writer Richard Mabey about his latest book 'The Life of Flora Thompson and the creation of Lark Rise to Candleford.'
Producer: Natalie Steed.
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Richard Mabey talks about his new book on Lark Rise to Candleford author Flora Thompson.
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Richard Alston on Ravel
Richard Alston on his dance piece, 'Shimmer', which explores the music of Ravel.
Duration: 11:45
Ruin Lust
Brian Dillon and Amanda Hopkinson discuss the appeal of images of decay and destruction.
Duration: 16:48
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Image:听Richard Alston, 2012. 漏听Hugo Glendinning.听
Flora Thompson
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by Richard Mabey is available now in hardback and e-book.
Image: Olivia Hallinan in the 91热爆 One drama series Lark Rise To Candleford. 漏 91热爆.
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Ruins
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is at Tate Britain until 18th May 2014.
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Role Contributor Interviewed Guest Richard Mabey Presenter Anne McElvoy Interviewed Guest Amanda Hopkinson Interviewed Guest Richard Alston Producer Natalie Steed Interviewed Guest Brian Dillon Broadcast
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