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The TLS Podcast

A weekly podcast on books and culture brought to you by the writers and editors of the Times Literary Supplement.

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Episodes

The Eyes by Edith Wharton

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.The TLS turns to the dark side, finding stories within stories, eyes in the dark, guilty consciences and beasts in the woods – tales from M. R. James, Edith Wharton and Saki, read and introduced by Michael Caines, Mika Ross-Southall and Lucy Dallas.2 of 3Find out more: www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 201412 min

There was a Man Dwelt by a Churchyard by M.R. James

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.The TLS turns to the dark side, finding stories within stories, eyes in the dark, guilty consciences and beasts in the woods – tales from M. R. James, Edith Wharton and Saki, read and introduced by Michael Caines, Mika Ross-Southall and Lucy Dallas.1 of 3Find out more: www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 201411 min

Laurie Lee with Ronald Blythe

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.Poet, novelist and screenwriter Laurie Lee is discussed with further contribution from fellow writer, Ronald Blythe.Introduced by Michael Caines and Rozalind Dineen from The TLS.Find out more: www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 201414 min

David Collard discusses Flametti by Hugo Ball

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.Regular TLS contributor David Collard discusses Hugo Ball's Dadaist novel Flametti.Introduced by Toby LichtigFind out more: www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 201412 min

Clive James

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.Clive James reads a selection of poems first published in The TLS.Sentenced To LifeRounded With A SleepHolding CourtMy Father Before MeOccupation Housewife Winter PlumsIntroduced by Alan Jenkins.Find out more: www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 06, 201418 min

Mary Beard talks Medea at The National Theatre

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.Mary Beard discusses the recent production of Medea by Euripides, in a new version by Ben Power, at The National Theatre.Introduced by Rozalind Dineen.Find out more: www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 20146 min

Edward Thomas

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.Alan Jenkins reads a selection of poems from Edward Thomas.In addition, Rozalind Dineen reads a passage taken from Helen Thomas' memoirs, World Without End. Find out more: www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 201414 min

Summer Books - Alex Clark on The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.Alex Clark tells us why she's looking forward to The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector and reads an extract from the book.Find out more: www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 20146 min

Summer Books - Frances Wilson on What You Want by Constantine Phipps

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.Frances Wilson tells us why she's looking forward to What You Want by Constantine Phipps and reads an extract from the book.Find out more: www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 20147 min

Summer Books - Lidija Haas on The Interior Circuit by Francisco Goldman

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.Lidija Haas tells us why she's looking forward to The Interior Circuit: A Mexico City Chronicle by Francisco Goldman and reads an extract from the book.Find out more: www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 20147 min

Summer Books - Mary Beard on Augustus by John Williams

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.Mary Beard tells us why she's looking forward to Augustus by John Williams and reads an extract from the book.Find out more: www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 20146 min

Cavafy

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.Alan Jenkins reads a selection of poems from Constantine P. Cavafy.Find out more: http://www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 201410 min

Shakespeare's Sonnets

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.Alan Jenkins reads a selection of Shakespeare's Sonnets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 20148 min

Ian Hamilton

The Times Literary Supplement - an occasional series of readings.Alan Jenkins reads a collection of poems written by Ian Hamilton.The StormPretending Not to SleepMid-WinterAdmissionThe VisitNow and ThenCritiqueRoseReturningThe GardenAgainWebsite: http://www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 02, 201410 min
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