John Berger - About Song and Laughter
Sukhdev Sandhu introduces a radio-minded feature by celebrated critic and novelist John Berger. He talks about the songs in his life and about Charlie Chaplin's radical power.
Sukhdev Sandhu introduces a rare radio-minded feature by the celebrated critic, novelist and thinker John Berger. Now in his ninth decade, Berger talks about the songs in his life and about Charlie Chaplin's radical power. Featuring Katya Berger and the music of Woody Guthrie, Cesaria Evora and Yasmin Hamdam among others. Producer: Tim Dee.
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- Sun 3 May 2015 18:45成人快手 Radio 3
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