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Love Henry James

This summer 麻豆约拍 Radio 4 and 4 Extra present a selection of documentaries and dramas which explore the life and works of the novelist and writer, Henry James. Immerse yourself in a distinctive journey, with readings and dramatisations of Roderick Hudson, The Portrait Of A Lady and Daisy Miller.

Love Henry James: The Master

Witty, wise and the best women in literature. Why don't more of us read Henry James?

Release date:
27 Jul 2017
Episode 1 — Roderick Hudson by Henry James

Rowland takes sculptor Roderick from the US to Rome with devastating consequences.

Release date:
29 Jul 2017
1. Freedom — Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady

Isabel desires the freedom to determine her own future above all else.

Release date:
30 Jul 2017
The Portrait of a Gentleman — Henry James

A dalliance with a young American woman inspires Henry James, but leads to tragedy.

Release date:
12 Aug 2017
Episode 1 — Henry James - Daisy Miller

Desire and propriety clash in Henry James's classic novella dramatised by Amanda Dalton.

Release date:
31 Jul 2017
Europe v America — The Real Henry James

Was James English or American? Letters reveal why he felt like an outsider to both.

Release date:
29 Feb 2016
The Strange Case of Henry James' Testicles

Professor John Sutherland investigates the 'obscure hurt' suffered by Henry James in 1861.

Release date:
01 Aug 2017