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3 Episodes 2020 - 2020
Episode 1
31 mins
Mary hosts the cultural programme from her study. Featuring an exclusive puppet production by Margaret Atwood and her sister Ruth. Emma Thompson reflects on mortality and Shahidha Bari discusses Titian's mythological masterpieces.
Episode 2
Mary and her guests discuss the importance of nature in art and writing. Featuring an interview with Angel of the North sculptor Antony Gormley, filmed via video link from his studio in Norfolk.
Episode 3
Mary and her guests consider the effects of Covid-19 on literature. Will isolation lead to a post-pandemic rise in books? How writing and drama chronicled the HIV-AIDS crisis of the 80s and helped shape public attitudes is also discussed.