Suicide; black British actors; Roma; audio games
Jennifer Michael Hecht talks to Matthew Sweet about the way society talks about suicide. Plus sound designer Nick Ryan on his approach to creating audio-only video games.
Coronation Street is running a storyline about assisted suicide. Is there a growing suicidal nihilism that leads certain sections of society to see suicide as a valid response to life? Jennifer Michael Hecht, author of 'Stay - A history of suicide and the philosophies against it,' is in discussion with Matthew Sweet.
Audio only video games are on the increase. Sound designer Nick Ryan explains his approach to creating them and gamer and novelist Naomi Alderman reflects on the sound world they create.
Writers Adam Gopnik and Louise Doughty discuss attitudes to Romani people in France and the UK.
As Culture Minister Ed Vaizey prepares to meet some of Britain's leading black actors to discuss what is preventing them being given more tv and stage roles we hear the views of actress Adjoa Andoh.
Producer: Natalie Steed.
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Suicide
Jennifer Michael Hecht and Allan Kellehear discuss modern attitudes to suicide.
Duration: 15:20
Black British actors
Adjoa Andoh discusses the opportunities for Britain's black actors in the UK.
Duration: 06:34
Audio Games
Sound designer Nick Ryan and Naomi Alderman on audio only video games.
Duration: 11:31
Romani people in France and the UK
Adam Gopnik and Louise Doughty discuss attitudes to Romani people in France and the UK.
Duration: 10:39
Stay: A History of Suicide and the Philosophies Against It
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Credits
Role Contributor Presenter Matthew Sweet Interviewed Guest Jennifer Hecht Interviewed Guest Nick Ryan Interviewed Guest Naomi Alderman Interviewed Guest Adam Gopnik Interviewed Guest Louise Doughty Interviewed Guest Adjoa Andoh Producer Natalie Steed Broadcast
- Tue 21 Jan 2014 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
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