Podcast appearances and mentions of James Fenton

Send us a textThere is a wonderful recording of James Fenton reading this wonderful poem here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D3KcWVfQS8 it is well worth listening to.Follow Tom on bluesky here: https://bsky.app/profile/tpoates.bsky.social

In the fourth episode of “Notes on a Native Son,” our guest is the writer and essayist Darryl Pinckney. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books and The Village Voice. Most recently, he's been the recipient of a highly prestigious award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for his contribution to American literature. Host Razia Iqbal meets up with Pinckney in Harlem, where James Baldwin grew up and eventually left in the 1940s. Pinckney lives there in a striking, sprawling house with the English poet James Fenton, and they find the perfect spot to record a conversation: in the library, directly beneath Pinckney's shelf of Baldwin's works. They talk about how Baldwin so eloquently documented the emotion of love — how it drives us and why we fear it.Notes from America is a 2024 Signal Awards finalist! Community voting is now open for the show to earn a Listener's Choice honor for Best Live Podcast Recording, and we would be honored for you to take a minute to cast a vote our way. Click here to vote through October 17, and thank you for listening and supporting Notes from America! Tell us what you think. We're @noteswithkai on Instagram and X (Twitter). Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or record one here.Notes from America airs live on Sundays at 6 p.m. ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts.

English poet, journalist and literary critic James Fenton once stated that “A cabaret song has got to be written - for the middle voice, ideally - because you've got to hear the wit of the words. And a cabaret song gives the singer room to act, more even than an opera singer.” Words that I think our hero this season, Mark Knopfler took to heart when penning one of the songs on Side B of Dire Straits' third album, Making Movies. But what will Corey think of that abrupt and very hard left turn into the world of the Munich gay scene? Will he take to a return to a slower pace on Hand in Hand, will Kev make any more spurious claims about lyrics based on his complete misreading of a very clear musical reference? And most importantly, will Corey stump Kev during Money For Nothing?The only way to find out is to turn on, tune in, and get a little risqué!Songs covered in this episode: "Expresso Love", "Hand in Hand", "Solid Rock", "Les Boys"Don't forget to follow us on social media and leave us a rating/review if you're enjoying the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UltimateCatalogueClashTwitter: https://twitter.com/UCatalogueClashBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ucatalogueclash.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filmmaker Tom Opre sits down with noted author and ecologist Dr. James Fenton to discuss the ecology and history of the land in Scotland. 

The Scottish Highlands are known as an area of great natural beauty. One notable aspect of the area's ecology is the relative lack of trees and woodland. In recent years, there have been concerted efforts to introduce more trees. However, Dr James Fenton argues that this fundamentally misunderstands Scotland's environmental history, imposes southern ideas on the northern landscape, and risks undermining the unique ecology of the Highlands.

101-year-old Port Erin resident James Fenton was a Bombardier with 178 Field Regiment of the Royal Artillery during WWII. At the age of 20, he was sent to fight in the steamy jungles of Burma as part of the 14th Army, the so-called “Forgotten Army”. Listen now to James's incredible story in full, as part of Remembrance 2023. James recalls his exploits in Primary Training and thoughts on life when he was posted to the far east. From dealing with the hazards of malaria ridden mosquitos, snakes and scorpions to the daily onslaught of shelling by the Japanese army. James always had a passion for art and photography and recalls developing films whilst under a tarpaulin as the enemy sent wave after wave of mortars into his camp. After the war and a career in design, James moved to the Isle of Man to open the photographic museum in Port Erin.

Jack Crawshaw and Paul Lenzarini look back at the Ross Elliott Medal and are joined by South Mandurah skipper James Fenton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thecitylife.org/2023/04/26/elizabeth-peyton-james-fenton-daniel-mendelsohn-and-nicolas-party-join-frick-director-and-curators-in-responding-to-works-from-the-collection/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citylifeorg/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citylifeorg/support

Angelo Fick asks Darryl Pinckney about his book Come Back in September: A Literary Education on West Sixty-seventh Street, Manhattan. Darryl remembers his friendship with critic and author Elizabeth Hardwick, who taught him that writing is a matter of reading. He reflects on his diaries, avant-garde New York in the 1970s, Robert Lowell,  feminism and Black politics, The New York Review of Books and aging. Angelo Fick is the Director of Research at ASRI. For two decades he taught across a variety of disciplines in the Humanities and Applied Sciences in universities in South Africa and Europe. He has written widely on post-apartheid South Africa's political economy. Darryl Pinckney is a long-time contributor to The New York Review of Books. He is the author of two novels, several works of nonfiction and has contributed to numerous other publications. His theatrical collaborations with director Robert Wilson have appeared internationally and at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. His most recent book is Come Back in September: A Literary Education on West Sixty-Seventh Street, Manhattan (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2022). In this episode we are in solidarity with Mahvash Sabet and Fariba Kamalabadi. In November 2022, they were both unjustly sentenced to a second decade in prison in Iran. You can read more about their case here: https://www.pen-international.org/news/mahvash-sabet-sentenced-to-ten-years-in-prison As tributes to them, Darryl reads “Hello Again” and “Lights Out” from Sabet's Prison Poems as well as “Jerusalem” by James Fenton. Angelo reads Sabet's poem “To Fariba Kamalabadi”. This podcast series is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Embassy in South Africa to promote open conversation and highlight shared histories.

We discuss Florida's water quality problems in almost every episode of the show. Here's a new one: lead pipes.Did you know Florida receives only 5% of its electricity from solar power? Not good for the Sunshine State. That's why we receive an "F" from the Center for Biological Diversity when it comes to solar generation.Our guest this episode is James Fenton, Director of the University of Central Florida's Florida Solar Energy Center.  James will tell us about the history of solar power in Florida, where efforts stand today, and how you can pursue solar energy for your house with Solar United Neighbors.Don't forget to support "Welcome to Florida" through our Patreon page if you're able to. We're close to our 20 patron threshold at which point Craig and I will release a special bonus episode to our supporters through Patreon. Visit patreon.com/WelcometoFlorida.

Guest host Matthew Kiernan is back with a special episode from the PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace! The Darting Nerd was backstage for the afternoon session of Day 7 of the tournament and chats to Sky Sports commentator Dan Dawson, Sky Sports interviewer Michael Bridge, along with Tungsten Tales' Josh Green, Darts News' Samuel Gill and James Fenton, of Pundit Arena. Also hear from three of the winners on stage during the session, Darius Labanauskas and Martijn Kleermaker after their first-round wins, as well as Josh Rock, following his second-round victory over Callan Rydz. Plus, Matthew conducts his own consumer test with the fans in the venue to get their thoughts on the tournament. *** Thank you to Dartwolf for sponsoring this podcast. Follow Dartwolf on Twitter @Dartwolf180 and check out dartwolf.tv for more #DynamiteDartsContent  *** Sponsorship available! Want your business advertised on the show? Email weeklydartscast@gmail.com for more details and a free copy of our new sponsor brochure! *** Enjoy our podcast? Make a one-off donation on our new Ko-Fi page here: ko-fi.com/weeklydartscast Support us on Patreon from just $2(+VAT): patreon.com/WeeklyDartscast Thank you to our Patreon members: Phil Moss, Gordon Skinner, Connor Ellis

Beauty, Danger And Dismay By James Fenton

Song by James Fenton

HORROR FEST '22: The Alibi by Daphne du Maurier In this specially curated collection for Halloween 2022, we will be presenting at least four radio programs originally aired on BBC radio. First up, a dramatized tale by Daphne du Maurier, "The Alibi." To change your life in middle age can be a traumatic experience.  For James Fenton, his sudden decision leads him along a strange street into a strange house - and an experience from which he'll never recover. James Fenton …. Tony Britton Anna …. Sarah Badel Edna …. Katherine Parr The Inspector …. Geoffrey Beevers The Storyteller …. Gabriel Woolf Dramatised and produced by Derek Hoddinott. First broadcast on the BBC World Service in May 1974. (Obtained from archive dot org)

Take your medicine! . . . YOU DON'T KNOW MOJACK is a podcast dedicated to exploring the entire SST catalogue, in order, from start to finish. During the podcast we will discuss all the releases that are part of our core DNA, as well as many lesser-known releases that deserve a second chance, or releases that we are discovering for the very first time (we actually don't know Mojack!). First and foremost we are fans, and acknowledge that we are not perfect and don't know everything – sometimes the discussion is more about a time, place, feeling, personal experience or random tangents, and less about the facts (but we will try to get to the facts too). Facebook: www.facebook.com/mojackpod/ Twitter: @mojackpod Instagram: www.instagram.com/mojackpod/ Blog: www.mojackpod.com/ Tumblr: www.tumblr.com/blog/mojackpod Theme Song: Shockflesh

On this episode of In Your Corner with CORA Physical Therapy we are talking foot and ankle health with Dr. Fernando Aran, Dr. Rick Lehman and James Fenton. During this conversation we explore surgery options and exercises to achieve long-term foot and ankle health. Enjoy.

On today's iScore Caradh was joined by Pundit Arena's James Fenton following confirmation from the FAI that next season will see nine teams contest the SSE Airtricity League First Division.James spoke about the Bray Wanderers and Cabinteely merger as well as the format of the League next season. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, Caradh was joined by Pundit Arena's James Fenton to look ahead to tomorrow's World Cup Qualifier against Luxembourg.They also chatted about Ireland's draw against Portugal last Thursday and if that performance was enough to guarantee Stephen Kenny a new contract. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On iScore today, Pundit Arena's James Fenton previewed the Manchester United and Liverpool game at Old Trafford.He also spoke about yesterdays' game between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United and the investigation into a banner displayed by Crystal Palace fans in relation to the Saudi backed takeover of Newcastle. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On todays show Caradh was joined by Pundit Arena's James Fenton to discuss Stephen Kenny's first competitive win as Ireland manager. Ireland beat Azerbaijan in Baku by three goals to nil.They also chatted about next Tuesday's game against Qatar in the Aviva Stadium. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pundit Arena's James Fenton chatted to Caradh on iScore today ahead of next weeks' Champions League action. They talked about Messi's possible return from injury for the PSG v Manchester City game as well as the injuries in the Manchester United squad ahead of their game at home to Villareal.They also discussed the possibility that the group stages could be more entertaining this season, as many "super clubs" did not win their domestic leagues last season and ended up in Pot Two for the group draws. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports journalist James Fenton joined Caradh on Sundays' iScore to discuss the standards of refereeing in the League of Ireland.They spoke about the managers within the Premier Division who have voiced their criticism of some refereeing decisions, as well as possible ways to make improvements in the League. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports journalist James Fenton joined Caradh on iScore today to talk about FIFA's plans to host a World Cup every two years. He also talked about the opposition to the plans from UEFA and European based Clubs. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wu-Tang is for the children, but this episode is not for the children. Matt Fantastic joined me to talk game design and a lot of other topics that are not for the faint of heart. We've known each other for a whole bunch of years. I had a ton of fun recording this one. Credits: Freddie Mercury by James Fenton from the Noun Project

On this edition of Sumner County Spotlight, Tony talks with James Fenton, Executive Director of The Economic Board in Gallatin.

We are blessed as humans to be surrounded by a poetic halo filled with objects of our choosing.  Today I was reading this beautiful memorial poem written by James Fenton.  For Andrew Wood by James FentonWhat would the dead want from usWatching from their cave?Would they have us forever howling?Would they have us raveOr disfigure ourselves, or be strangledLike some ancient emperor’s slave?None of my dead friends were emperorsWith such exorbitant tastesAnd none of them were so vengefulAs to have all their friends wasteWaste quiet away in sorrowDisfigured and defaced.I think the dead would want usTo weep for what they have lost.I think that our luck in continuingIs what would affect them most.But time would find them generousAnd less self-engrossed.And time would find them generousAs they used to beAnd what else would they want from usBut an honored place in our memory,A favorite room, a hallowed chair,Privilege and celebrity?And so the dead might cease to grieveAnd we might make amendsAnd there might be a pact betweenDead friends and living friends.What our dead friends would want from usWould be such living friends.Send me a note at zenglop@gmail.com.I'm making a push to build up my youtube channel.  Here's an easy link to subscribe.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOlX6NXyQBABYljo1vAuHA?sub_confirmation=1

We are blessed as humans to be surrounded by a poetic halo filled with objects of our choosing.  Today I was reading this beautiful memorial poem written by James Fenton.  For Andrew Wood by James FentonWhat would the dead want from usWatching from their cave?Would they have us forever howling?Would they have us raveOr disfigure ourselves, or be strangledLike some ancient emperor’s slave?None of my dead friends were emperorsWith such exorbitant tastesAnd none of them were so vengefulAs to have all their friends wasteWaste quiet away in sorrowDisfigured and defaced.I think the dead would want usTo weep for what they have lost.I think that our luck in continuingIs what would affect them most.But time would find them generousAnd less self-engrossed.And time would find them generousAs they used to beAnd what else would they want from usBut an honored place in our memory,A favorite room, a hallowed chair,Privilege and celebrity?And so the dead might cease to grieveAnd we might make amendsAnd there might be a pact betweenDead friends and living friends.What our dead friends would want from usWould be such living friends.Send me a note at zenglop@gmail.com.I'm making a push to build up my youtube channel.  Here's an easy link to subscribe.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOlX6NXyQBABYljo1vAuHA?sub_confirmation=1

This weeks episode with Racing Club Manager James Fenton who has 3 racing clubs with the National Hunt King, Willie Mullins. These are Blue Bloods, Closutton Racing and Lyons Mouth Racing Clubs. We talk about how he went from having 2 racing mares in training in 2015 to expanding massively and having €250,000 + in prize money with horses under his clubs. Together with himself and his team they are quickly taking over the National Hunt sector in Ireland and are quickly becoming one of the better known colours in racing. If you're listening in and want to get involved you can do so by looking up www.closuttonracing.com. It was a pleasure to talk with James as the passion he has is second to none and is a person who doesnt half get the credit he deserves. There are some very interesting points here in terms of Racehorse Ownership,Breeding and even a couple of horses to look out for over this coming season. If you liked the episode please like share and subscribe to the channel on whatever platform you listen on. It only takes a second and helps me out in terms of getting noticed in the Racing Media game. The podcast is growing rapidly down to you're support but theres no point in stopping now. I have the number one spot for Racing Media and Podcasts in my sights and I will not stop producing better content every week for you all to enjoy. If you want to follow my social media you can do so on Facebook by following The Peaky Blogger and my Twitter is @Peakyhorse. Thanks again folks, I will be back again next week with another special guest.

Legendary film critic J Hoberman joins Kate and Daya to discuss Make My Day: Movie Culture in the Age of Reagan, which is the the final installment of his film history trilogy Found Illusions. Hoberman describes how he set out to tell the story of how cinema operated as the social and political unconscious of American society throughout the Cold War and discovered along the way that Ronald Reagan was the "protagonist" of this story. The conversation traces Reagan's career in Hollywood and politics; and how the development of feel good blockbusters in the 1970s harmonized with Reagan's message as a candidate. Of course, no encounter with J Hoberman goes without delicious close readings of movies we love or loathe. You'll never see Ghostbusters the same way again! Equally poignant are J's thoughts on how our current entertainer President reflects the much coarser media environment of the 21st Century. Also, Darryl Pinckney, author of Busted in New York, returns to recommend Jonathan Crary's eloquent study of our exhausting, over-extended lives 24/7: Late Capitalism and the Ends of Sleep - as well as James Fenton's collection of poems Yellow Tulips.

Legendary film critic J Hoberman joins Kate and Daya to discuss Make My Day: Movie Culture in the Age of Reagan, which is the the final installment of his film history trilogy Found Illusions. Hoberman describes how he set out to tell the story of how cinema operated as the social and political unconscious of American society throughout the Cold War and discovered along the way that Ronald Reagan was the "protagonist" of this story. The conversation traces Reagan's career in Hollywood and politics; and how the development of feel good blockbusters in the 1970s harmonized with Reagan's message as a candidate. Of course, no encounter with J Hoberman goes without delicious close readings of movies we love or loathe. You'll never see Ghostbusters the same way again! Equally poignant are J's thoughts on how our current entertainer President reflects the much coarser media environment of the 21st Century. Also, Darryl Pinckney, author of Busted in New York, returns to recommend Jonathan Crary's eloquent study of our exhausting, over-extended lives 24/7: Late Capitalism and the Ends of Sleep - as well as James Fenton's collection of poems Yellow Tulips.

..............SOUS.LES.PAUPIÈRES...................................... By Anatoly Brooks http://www.filefactory.com/file/5myur3xv32o7/081119.mp3 01. Esmerine – The space in between (0.00:03) 02. Son Lux – War (0.03:39) 03. F.S. Blumm & Lucrecia Dalt – S.O.Y. (0.08:04) 04. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Night raid (0.12:23) 05. Anna Calvi – Lady grinning soul (0.17:03) 06. Exit North – Short of one dimension (0.20:48) 07. Jeff Buckley – Sky blue skin (0.26:15) 08. Son Lux – Tell (0.31:59) 09. Winter Family – New sun (0.35:29) 10. Soulsavers – Point sur pt.1 (0.40:57) 11. Soulsavers – I can’t stay (0.42:29) 12. F.S. Blumm & Lucrecia Dalt – Close to vos (0.47:25) 13. Soy un caballo – Sous les paupièrs (0.50:55) 14. 2L8 – Decay of (0.51:44) 15. Cinematic Orchestra – Burn out (0.54:55) 16. James Fenton – God (read by Tom O’Bedlam) (0.55:28) 17. BRMC – Promise (1.04:55) 18. Michelle Gurevich – Party girl (1.09:32) 19. Astronaut Husbant – Buried (1.13:54) 20. Fabrizio Paterlini – Week no. 9 (1.16:57) Total time – 1.20:24 Photo: Jean-Luc Giraud expose ses œuvres à La maison sous les paupières, nouveau lieu d’art à Rauzan Sultry voice of Radio Etiopia – Ana Ribeiro www.radioetiopia.com Phase 108.1: http://www.phase108.net/Show.aspx?podcastId=13 https://radiolisboa.pt/

At a luncheon of institute fellows in May of 2010, Christopher Hitchens and James Fenton sat down for a conversation about Hitchens's forthcoming memoir, Hitch 22. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this historic event, Stephen Fry and other friends of Christopher Hitchens came together to celebrate the life and work of this great writer, iconoclast and debater. Fry was joined on stage at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall by Richard Dawkins and the two discussed Hitch's unflinching commitment to the truth. Hollywood actor Sean Penn was beamed in from LA by Google+ and, between cigarette puffs, read from Hitch's acclaimed work, 'The Trial of Henry Kissinger'. Five friends of Hitch spoke via satellite in New York: satirist Christopher Buckley and editor Lewis Lapham mused on Hitch's prowess as a journalist. 'Like a pot of gold', said Lapham. Martin Amis, Salman Rushdie and James Fenton delighted the audience with stories of Hitchens as a young man. Rushdie drew roars of laughter when he recounted a word game invented by Amis and Hitchens where the word 'love' is replaced with 'hysterical sex'. Particular favourites included Hysterical Sex in the Time of Cholera and Hysterical Sex Is All You Need.Watching the event with Hitch at his bedside in Texas, Hitch's wife Carol and novelist Ian McEwan provided an email commentary. 'His Rolls Royce mind is still purring beautifully', typed McEwan.The event was watched live by 2500 at the venue, and by thousands more in UK cinemas and online. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a programme exploring Spanish culture and politics, Philip Dodd is joined by the influential novelist, columnist and translator Javier Marias - author of 16 books and former winner of the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. Also, following the opening of a new musical version of Don Quixote at the Royal Shakespeare Company, what is the the influence of Cervantes 400 years after his death? Ben Okri has been to Stratford and joins Javier Marias to discuss Cervantes. Plus, as the country's political future hangs in the balance, Sirio Canos Donnay, spokesperson for Podemos London, and journalist Jimmy Burns consider what's next for Spain. Thus Bad Begins by Javier Marias is now published in English in the UK. Don Quixote, adapted by James Fenton from the novel by Miguel de Cervantes, directed by Angus Jackson, with songs by James Fenton and Grant Olding, is at the Swan Theatre in Stratford 25 February - 21 May 2016 Ben Okri is taking part in Cervantes and Shakespeare 400, a project marking the anniversary of both authors. Events are happening at the Hay Festival and at the British Library on Tuesday April 12th when the anthology Lunatics, Lovers and Poets: Twelve Stories After Cervantes and Shakespeare, featuring new work from 12 contemporary international authors is being unveiled. The British Library has a free display of illustrated editions of Don Quixote in the Treasures Gallery running until May 22nd. Producer: Craig Templeton Smith

George Clooney stars in the Coen brothers' latest film Hail, Caesar!, a comedic homage to Hollywood's Golden Age in the early 1950s. Larushka Ivan-Zadeh joins Kirsty Lang to review the film which also features Josh Brolin, Tilda Swinton, Scarlett Johansson and Ralph Fiennes. It's in cinemas from today, certificate 12A.David Threlfall has left the bad-lands of Manchester in Shameless for those of La Mancha, playing the errant knight in James Fenton's adaptation of Don Quixote for the Royal Shakespeare Company. David tells Kirsty why the nutty knight is an important figure for us today, and James Fenton reveals how, in telling his story, Cervantes invented the novel, and the modern novel, all at once. Don Quixote is on at the Swan Theatre in Stratford until 21st May.In the opening scene of BBC3's first online drama, Thirteen, Ivy Moxam escapes from the cellar, her prison for the last thirteen years. After a desperate 999 call from a phone box, she is picked up by the police and taken to be interviewed. This 5-part drama, also shown on BBC2, focuses on what happens next, how Ivy struggles to find her identity and re-establish relationships with her family and friends. Creator and writer, Marnie Dickens, joins Kirsty in the studio.And English Touring Opera's Artistic Director James Conway on taking 3 large scale operas to 21 towns around the country, including Gluck's Iphigenie and the first UK staging of Donizetti's Pia de Tolomei. English Touring Opera's Season starts tomorrow at the Hackney Empire and finishes in Carlisle in June.Producer: Dixi Stewart.

Invitado a pasar una temporada en la costa oaxaqueña, James Fenton aceptó el desafío de encontrar palabras para explicar qué quiere decir con México. Alberto Ríos de la Rosa, de Fundación Casa Wabi, habla sobre los entretelones de esa visita. Compra la versión para iPad de Letras Libres en iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/mx/app/letras-libres-mexico+espana/id776202381?l=en&mt=8 Música: "Pop Brasilia", de Podington Bear, www.freemusicarchive.com

James Fenton discusses his career as a poet and journalist ahead of collecting the PEN Pinter Prize 2015 in a ceremony tonight. New Generation Thinker Naomi Paxton researches the plays performed by Suffragettes. She offers her verdict on the film Suffragette, starring Meryl Streep, Helena Bonham Carter and Carey Mulligan. And Margaret Thatcher left Downing Street 25 years ago. Anne McElvoy is at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester to discuss her legacy with her official biographer, Charles Moore, and Conservative MP, Kwasi Kwarteng.

When is The Man From UNCLE not The Man From UNCLE? This and other zen riddles will be pondered on this week's show as Larry talks about seeing the TV show reboot this weekend while on the road. And Larry gives just the facts, ma'am, as he discusses the 1987 version of Dragnet. On Poetry Corner, Larry recites "In Paris With You" by James Fenton.Quote of the week: "Other than that, completely house trained."Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

In this historic event, Stephen Fry and other friends of Christopher Hitchens came together to celebrate the life and work of this great writer, polemicist and orator. Fry was joined on stage in London by Richard Dawkins where the two discussed Hitchens' unflinching commitment to the truth. Hollywood actor Sean Penn was beamed in from LA via Google+ Hangouts and, between cigarette puffs, read from Hitchens' acclaimed work, 'The Trial of Henry Kissinger'. And friends of Hitchens, including Martin Amis, James Fenton and Salman Rushdie, spoke of their deep affection for him via satellite in New York. Hitchens himself watched the event live online from his bedside in Texas. Novelist Ian McEwan who was at his side sent Fry a text which read “The Rolls Royce mind is still purring". The event took place on 11th November 2011, shortly before Hitchens died on 15th December. We are proud to make this special discussion available for all to listen to on our podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Mark Lawson. The film The Master is an impressionistic tale of an American war veteran who drifts into a cult led by a charismatic writer. Paul Thomas Anderson's follow-up to There Will Be Blood is partly inspired by the activities of novelist and Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, and the director even invited Scientologist Tom Cruise to a personal screening. Lionel Shriver, author of We Need To Talk About Kevin, delivers her verdict. Seduced By Art is the National Gallery's first major exhibition of photography. Recent photographs by Martin Parr hang next to a painting by Thomas Gainsborough from 1750, as the exhibition explores the relationship between historical painting, early photography and works created by photographers today. Photographer Jillian Edelstein and art critic William Feaver give their reaction. In a rare broadcast interview recorded in New York, composer Thomas Adès discusses his opera The Tempest, which he is currently conducting at Metropolitan Opera. He also reveals why he fled from a performance of Britten's Peter Grimes, and why he was unable to produce a score for a libretto written by James Fenton. And James Grant, film locations manager on Skyfall, talks about the most desirable movie locations world-wide, as Big Ben opens for filming. Producer Dymphna Flynn.

Poet James Fenton; John Morton, creator of the TV comedy Twenty Twelve; Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis; author Nicola Barker; William Fiennes on Joseph Mitchell; crime writer Andrea Camilleri.

James Fenton joins Rana Mitter to talk about his latest poetry collection, Yellow Tulips, and the themes of inspiration, politics and love. Tommie Smith, who made the iconic Black Power Salute with John Carlos at the 1968 Olympic Games, discusses the enduring struggle of black politics. As a rare production of Ibsen's first play, St John's Night, opens, theatre critic Susannah Clapp considers the gloomy Scandinavian's under-appreciated comic side. And New Generation Thinker Jonathan Healey explores how 17th Century Britain finally beat the spectre of famine.

With Mark Lawson. James Fenton reflects on how his years as a war reporter fed into his poetry, and why it moves him so much to hear that his poem For Andrew Wood is popular at funerals. And he reveals how the words of the Roman poet Catullus happily fit the Archers theme tune. Author Nicola Barker is known for her distinctive dialogue and unpleasant characters. She discusses her new novel and explains why she wanted to set it in Luton. Bank Of Dave is a Channel 4 documentary which follows the fortunes of Dave Fishwick, who sets up his own small bank. Dave is also the name of a TV channel. David Quantick - David rather than Dave - charts the Daves and Davids in popular culture. Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan were set to be reunited in a huge concert in Hyde Park this evening. But along with many other summer music events it has been cancelled due to the wet weather. Insurance expert Jeff Park explains how our increasingly wet summers will affect festival prices. Producer Ellie Bury.

The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is the poet and writer James Fenton. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his early life as a boy chorister, the death of his mother when he was just 10 and about his experiences as a foreign correspondent. It was in this capacity that he travelled with the Viet Cong when they captured Saigon, and fled from the Khmer Rouge when they entered Phnom Penh. He has also worked as a political and literary journalist and as a theatre critic. He'll be ruminating on the joys of his present incarnation as Professor of Poetry at Oxford University.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Requiem Dies Irae by Giuseppe Verdi Book: Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri Luxury: Snorkel, mask and harpoon

The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is the poet and writer James Fenton. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his early life as a boy chorister, the death of his mother when he was just 10 and about his experiences as a foreign correspondent. It was in this capacity that he travelled with the Viet Cong when they captured Saigon, and fled from the Khmer Rouge when they entered Phnom Penh. He has also worked as a political and literary journalist and as a theatre critic. He'll be ruminating on the joys of his present incarnation as Professor of Poetry at Oxford University. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Requiem Dies Irae by Giuseppe Verdi Book: Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri Luxury: Snorkel, mask and harpoon