Live at Southbank Centre: A Charm Offensive
Stephen Bayley, Rachel Johnson, AL Kennedy and Mark Borkowski join Philip Dodd to discuss charm, from Castiglione's The Book of the Courter to modern politics and PR.
The critic, author and design consultant Stephen Bayley has written an e-book called Charm: A Victim's Guide. He joins Philip Dodd for a discussion on the pros and cons of charm with Rachel Johnson, novelist AL Kennedy and PR expert Mark Borkowski - from Castiglione's The Book of The Courtier to its role in politics, public life and modern middle management techniques.
Producer: Jacqueline Smith
Radio 3 is broadcasting live from a pop-up studio at London's Southbank Centre all day every day for the last two weeks of March. If you're in the area, visit the Radio 3 studio and performance space in the Royal Festival Hall Riverside CafΓ© to listen to Radio 3, ask questions and enjoy the special events.
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Charm
Charm, by Stephen Bayley, is available now as an e-book.
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Image: Stephen Bayley
A L Kennedy
Mark Borkowski
Rachel Johnson
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Stephen Bayley |
| Presenter | Philip Dodd |
| Interviewed Guest | Rachel Johnson |
| Interviewed Guest | AL Kennedy |
| Interviewed Guest | Mark Borkowski |
| Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
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- Thu 20 Mar 2014 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
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