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Suzannah Lipscomb on CS Lewis

Historian Suzannah Lipscomb chooses the author of the Narnia Chronicles, CS Lewis. With Matthew Parris. From 2017.

Step though the wardrobe - as historian Suzannah Lipscomb selects the creator of the Narnia Chronicles, CS Lewis.

The writer was a fascinating and extremely complicated man. Born in Northern Ireland, his mother died when he was a child, and his university career was interrupted so he could fight in the Great War.

Suzannah views his writings as deeply moving, as they have influenced her faith.

Presenter Matthew Parris is less convinced by the religious influence in his work.

But contributor to the Cambridge Companion to CS Lewis, Malcolm Guite sits firmly on Suzannah Lipscomb's side.

Produced in Bristol by Miles Warde.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 2017.

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30 minutes

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Thu 23 Nov 2023 21:00

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Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest Suzannah Lipscomb
Interviewed Guest Malcolm Guite
Producer Miles Warde

Broadcasts

  • Tue 3 Jan 2017 16:30
  • Fri 6 Jan 2017 23:30
  • Thu 24 Jun 2021 18:30
  • Fri 25 Jun 2021 00:30
  • Sat 26 Jun 2021 07:30
  • Sat 26 Jun 2021 17:30
  • Sun 27 Jun 2021 05:30
  • Thu 23 Nov 2023 21:00

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