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1. Homage to Keith Moon

4 Extra Debut. Notable essays by literary critic James Wood. In this programme, the lost genius of rock, Who drummer Keith Moon. Read by Peter Firth. From March 2014.

Highlights from an entertaining and idiosyncratic series of essays from James Wood, the leading literary critic of his generation. It's a collection which ranges widely, from a loving analysis of Keith Moon's drum technique to the intentions, gifts and limitations of some of our most celebrated modern novelists, including Kazuo Ishiguro and Ian McEwan.

1.THE FUN STUFF: HOMAGE TO KEITH MOON
Wood analyses the lost genius of Moon and his ability to create magic out of mayhem, relating this to his own experience of learning to play drums as a boy.

Abridged by Eileen Horne
Reader: Peter Firth

Produced by Clive Brill
A Pacificus production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 11 Dec 2018 02:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Clive Brill
Abridger Eileen Horne
Author James Wood
Reader Peter Firth

Broadcasts

  • Mon 3 Mar 2014 09:45
  • Tue 4 Mar 2014 00:30
  • Mon 10 Dec 2018 14:45
  • Tue 11 Dec 2018 02:45

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