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Night Waves Episodes

  1. David Edgar/Bassam Abu Sharif/Psychoville

    Philip Dodd talks to playwright David Edgar about the art of writing for the stage.

  2. Ulysses/Gay Identity/Omega Workshops/South African Theatre

    Bidisha discusses whether James Joyce's Ulysses could be a self-help guide in disguise.

  3. Andrzej Wajda - Katyn

    Anne McElvoy debates a film about one of the most controversial massacres in World War Two

  4. Phedre/Democracy/Venice Biennale/Religion and Women

    Rana Mitter on Helen Mirren's portrayal of Phedre and John Keane on democracy's future.

  5. Julia Franck/Futurism/Occupation

    Isabel Hilton talks to author Julia Franck. Plus a review of Tate Modern's Futurism show.

  6. Children's Laureate/Mary Tudor/Sam Mendes plays

    Matthew Sweet talks to the new Children's Laureate and discusses the reign of Mary Tudor.

  7. Thomas Paine

    Philip Dodd presents a debate on Thomas Paine, plus South African judge Albie Sachs.

  8. Andy Martin

    Philip Dodd talks to surfing enthusiast, professor Andy Martin, about his new book.

  9. 03/06/2009

    Anne McElvoy and guests explore the latest cultural issues.

  10. 02/06/2009

    Matthew Sweet presents news and discussion of the arts events of the week.

  11. Polish Directors

    Bidisha discusses the influence of Polish directors on cultural life in Britain.

  12. Tracey Emin

    Bidisha talks to artist Tracey Emin about her drawings.

  13. John Evelyn

    Rana Mitter and Claire Tomalin on diarist, gossip and horticulturalist John Evelyn.

  14. Religion

    Philip Dodd talks to Economist editor John Micklethwait about the revival of religion.

  15. Isaiah Berlin

    Philip Dodd and guests on the leading thinker of the 20th century, Sir Isaiah Berlin.

  16. Caryl Phillips

    With Matthew Sweet. Including Caryl Phillips and the new Great North Museum.

  17. Rita Dove

    Anne McElvoy talks to Pulitzer prize-winning former US Poet Laureate Rita Dove.

  18. Radio 3 Sonnets Day Preview

    Phillip Dodd previews Radio 3's Sonnets Day, with poet Jo Shapcott.

  19. Knots

    Isabel Hilton looks at the cultural history of knots.

  20. Charlie Kaufman

    Matthew Sweet talks to Oscar-winning screenwriter Charlie Kaufman.

  21. AS Byatt

    Matthew Sweet presents an extended conversation with novelist AS Byatt.

  22. Modern Architecture

    Bidisha reports on a speech by Prince Charles to the Royal Insitute of British Architects.

  23. Peter Grimes

    Rana Mitter reviews a new ENO production of Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes.

  24. Christopher Caldwell

    Philip Dodd talks to Christopher Caldwell about his book on European immigration.

  25. Waiting for Godot

    With Anne McElvoy. Including a review of a new production of Waiting for Godot.

  26. Richard Overy

    Isabel Hilton and guests, including historian Richard Overy on Britain in the 1930s.

  27. Boys

    Matthew Sweet presents an edition of the programme dedicated to the world of boys.

  28. 30/04/2009

    Arts and cultural news and debate with Philip Dodd.

  29. Friedrich Engels

    Rana Mitter and Tristram Hunt explore the life of the philosopher Friedrich Engels.

  30. Elizabethan Garden

    Bidisha visits a complete re-creation of an Elizabethan garden at Kenilworth Castle.

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