Gandhi's Early Years
Bridget Kendall discusses Gandhi's early years with historians Ramachandra Guha and David Reynolds, opera director Phelim McDermott and journalist Bronwen Maddox.
Bridget Kendall looks back at the formative years of Gandhi with the historian Ramachandra Guha and opera director Phelim McDermott. At the turn of the twentieth century Gandhi spent more than twenty years in South Africa and England: Guha argues that these early experiences shaped his future ideas, while McDermott stages Gandhi's spiritual progress towards nonviolent protest in his production of the opera Satyagraha. Gandhi returned to India just after the outbreak of the First World War and the international historian David Reynolds looks at the legacy of the Great War, and its impact on the decision-makers of the future. The Editor of Prospect Magazine, Bronwen Maddox, explores its legacy.
Producer: Katy Hickman.
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Ramachandra Guha
Ramachandra Guha is a historian and writer.
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Gandhi Before India is published by Allen Lane.
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Phelim McDermott
Phelim McDermott is an actor, writer and director.
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Satyagraha is on at the ENO at the London Coliseum from 20 November to 8 December.
David Reynolds
David Reynolds is Professor of International History and a Fellow of Christ's College, University of Cambridge.
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The Long Shadow: The Great War and the Twentieth Century is published by Simon & Schuster.
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Bronwen Maddox
Bronwen Maddox is Editor and Chief Executive of Prospect magazine.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Bridget Kendall |
| Interviewed Guest | Ramachandra Guha |
| Interviewed Guest | David Reynolds |
| Interviewed Guest | Bronwen Maddox |
| Interviewed Guest | Phelim McDermott |
| Producer | Katy Hickman |
Broadcasts
- Mon 18 Nov 2013 09:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 18 Nov 2013 21:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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