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Poet Paul Muldoon, film Unicorns and writer Stefan Zweig.

Irish giant of verse Paul Muldoon on his new collection, we talk to the directors of new film Unicorns and discuss the significance of Austrian writer Stefan Zweig.

The Irish giant of verse Paul Muldoon is this year’s Writer in Residence at Ledbury Poetry Festival. He discusses the importance of workshopping and his new collection Joy in Service on Rue Tagore.

Filmmakers Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd discuss their new film, Unicorns, a love story in which drag queen Aysha and mechanic and single father Luke embark on a romance against the backdrop of the gaysian club scene.

As the play Visit from An Unknown Woman opens at Hampstead Theatre, we talk to writer Christopher Hampton about adapting Stefan Zweig for the stage. Also joining the discussion about renewed interest in Zweig, one of the most significant Austrian writers of the 20th century is Rachel Cockerell, author of Melting Point.

Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Corinna Jones

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  • Wed 3 Jul 2024 19:15

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