Episode 5
Gore finds his largest audience yet, with his groundbreaking novel Myra Breckinridge. He leaves the US and establishes a life in Italy in his dream home on the Amalfi Coast.
The authorised behind-the-scenes biography of one of America's great and most under-rated man of letters, the cosmopolitan and wickedly satirical Vidal, from a devoted yet candid old friend.
In Episode 5, Gore finds his largest audience yet, with his ground-breaking novel Myra Breckinridge. He leaves the US and establishes a life in Italy in his dream home on the Amalfi Coast.
Written by Jay Parini
Read by Toby Jones
Abridged by Eileen Horne
Produced and directed by Clive Brill
A Brill production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Toby Jones |
| Author | Jay Parini |
| Abridger | Eileen Horne |
| Director | Clive Brill |
| Producer | Clive Brill |
Broadcasts
- Fri 13 Nov 2015 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Sat 14 Nov 2015 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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