The Genius of Pleasure / Better Than Sex
4 Extra Debut. Dane Baptiste introduces Jack Houlahan's cautionary drama 'The Genius of Pleasure', and writer Howard Jacobson recalls a sensual pleasure in 'Better Than Sex'.
'The Pleasure Principle' host, comedian, Dan Baptiste, continues his exploration of our desire for pleasure using the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio archive by introducing:
The Genius of Pleasure
A cautionary drama written by Jack Houlahan. How does a recovering alcoholic - Tom McNeagh, who has just had a heart attack cope with having to give up cigarettes? Is there a secret minimalist way to satisfy the craving for pleasure? It stars Alan McKee.
Better Than Sex
Dane Baptiste introduces Better than Sex - where four writers celebrate an experience that brings them intense pleasure. In this episode Man-Booker prize-winning novelist Howard Jacobson recalls a Meeting with Pelicans.
First heard on Radio 4 in 1997.
'The Pleasure Principle' season on 4 Extra is produced for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra by Peter McHugh.
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- Sun 22 Jul 2018 15:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 23 Jul 2018 03:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra