Radio 4 Story - March 26th.

(Posted Mar 12, 10:09 AM)

Radio

On the 26th March, you can hear a live reading of my story The Philosopher on BBC Radio4. The story – a celebration of the pleasures of idleness – was commissioned by the Walsall Black Readers Group, and was read at the 2007 Birmingham Book Festival. It will be broadcast at 3.30pm, although I’m at work that afternoon, so I won’t be around to hear it. But do make yourself a cup of tea, get yourself some biscuits to chew on, sit down, tune in and have a listen.

 

  1. Just heard your story on the radio and googled you.

    I really enjoyed it- oddly I was listening to the radio while procrastinating work on my Philosophy PhD when it came on.

    There used to be a guy fitting the description of your philosopher (other than being white) who set up a couple of stools on the bridge in the middle of Durham where I live, complete with cardboard sign.

    Just wondering if you had ever seen him, or if it was just a coincidence.


    — Liz    Mar 26, 04:49 PM    #

  2. Hi, Liz,

    Good to hear from you. Yes, the guy in Durham was one of the sources for the story. I studied anthropology up there.I never spoke to the philosopher-on-the-bridge, but I somehow regret that I didn’t.

    Have fun with the PhD. A good friend of mine down here in Birmingham has recently finished one with David Cooper up there in Durham.

    Glad you liked the story! Best wishes,
    Will


    — Will    Mar 26, 04:59 PM    #

  3. Hi Will

    I was listening to Radio 4 this afternoon while making a spag bol for dinner, when I heard your name mentioned. Really enjoyed your story. We wish you lots of success with your new book. In case you’re wondering, I’m Helen’s Mum! Thank you so much for playing at Helen’s wedding – it was beautiful. It was really good to meet you, and Helen’s other university friends,again.

    Regards, Ann and Stephen Simons


    — Ann Simons    Mar 26, 10:10 PM    #

  4. I just heard it on Radio Four’s “Listen Again” web service. It reminded me a lot of England and the pains of the office life.


    — Frank O'Connor    Mar 27, 08:16 AM    #

  5. Hello, Ann and Stephen. It was good to see you at the wedding, and I enjoyed dusting off the guitar. I hope the spag bol turned out well.
    Best wishes,
    Will


    — Will    Mar 27, 10:54 AM    #

  6. Hi again Will, funny how these coincidences happen. David Cooper is one of my two supervisors. Do you know Bob Layton in anthropology?


    — Liz    Mar 27, 12:54 PM    #

  7. Dear Will,
    I really enjoyed your story! I would love to use it with the teachers I work with. Is it published or can I get a copy ?
    Lovely idea the whole set of interactive programmes. Brilliant programmes
    Thanks!
    Tessa


    — tessa    Mar 28, 12:36 PM    #

  8. I was recommended to listen to your story on BBC radio website by a friend of mine who is in Mexico. I really liked it and googled you. I wanted to thank you and let you know that how inspiring your story was and how far it could go :).
    Thank you!

    Eunsun Jun from Seoul, Korea.


    — Eunsun Jun    Apr 2, 01:33 AM    #
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