Vanessa Redgrave; And one woman's anorexia recovery
Award-winning actor Vanessa Redgrave on her new stage play, which she has written and performs in. One woman tells us about being in recovery from an eating disorder.
Olivier, Tony and Academy Award winner Vanessa Redgrave on her new stage play, Vienna 1934鈥揗unich 1938 鈥� a production which she has written, devised, and performs in, and which intimately explores her family鈥檚 personal history amidst the rise of fascism in 1930s Europe. We hear about the play and her political family history that inspired it.
Our listener, Sarah tells us about being in recovery from a lifetime of anorexia and disordered eating.
Lebanese songwriter Tania Saleh and Palestinian poet Farah Chamma are two artists from two generations sharing their experiences as women performers in the Arab world. They are both in London this week to perform at Shubbak, London鈥檚 largest festival of contemporary Arab culture.
Presented by Jenni Murray
Produced by Jane Thurlow
Reporter: Georgina Hewes
Interviewed guest: Vanessa Redgrave
Interviewed guest: Tania Saleh
Interviewed guest: Farah Chamma
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