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Berger said the 20th century was one of banishment and looks at mass migration. Read by Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter.

John Berger considered the 20th century "the century of banishment".

He continues exploring the psychic impact of mass migration where for migrants home is no longer a dwelling place, but the untold story of a life being lived.

Simon McBurney reads Berger's most personal book: part essay, part poetry collection, part memoir and love letter.

McBurney also shares memories of John Berger and the house and landscape that inspired the book in the early 1980s.

Harriet Walter reads his poetry.

Abridged and produced by Simon Richardson.

First broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 4 in April 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 18 Feb 2022 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Simon McBurney
Reader Harriet Walter
Author John Berger
Abridger Simon Richardson
Producer Simon Richardson

Broadcasts

  • Thu 6 Apr 2017 09:45
  • Fri 7 Apr 2017 00:30
  • Thu 17 Feb 2022 14:00
  • Fri 18 Feb 2022 02:00