Opening Lines
BBC Radio 4Producer and writer John Yorke has worked in television and radio for 30 years, and he shares his experience with Radio 4 listeners as he unpacks the themes and impact behind the books, plays and stories that are being dramatised in Radio 4's weekend afternoon dramas.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 107 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooks | |||
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Jane Austen’s novel, Northanger Abbey, was the first full book she wrote. She was in her early 20s at the time and it was accepted by a publisher but the novel wasn’t published in her lifetime. In this second episode John Yorke looks at the story beh... more
Northanger Abbey was Jane Austen’s first book, although it wasn’t published until after her death. It tells the story of Catherine Morland, an impressionable young woman who is introduced to fashionable society when she’s taken by a wealthy neighbour... more
When Horace Walpole published The Castle of Otranto in 1764, novels as a form were still in their infancy. Many tended to be long-winded works, instructing readers on how to live a moral life.
With this short and fast-paced rollercoaster of a book,... more
In the winter of 1847, the Star of the Sea sets sail from Ireland for New York. Among the refugees are a maidservant, a bankrupt aristocrat, an aspiring novelist and a maker of revolutionary ballads. It reads like a Victorian gothic novel, with murde... more
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Apple Podcasts | #195 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  South Korea/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #82 | South Korea/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #120 |  Hong Kong/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #166 |  Netherlands/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #182 |  New Zealand/Arts/Books |
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This series provides a nuanced exploration of literary adaptations, delving into the themes and characters of various novels, plays, and stories that have shaped the landscape of drama. Each episode often features insights from authors and experts, bringing to light the intricacies of narrative technique and cultural relevance. Topics frequently include the literary merit of works, their historical contexts, and how they reflect societal issues, making it a rich listen for book enthusiasts and those interested in the dramatization process. Listeners may find discussions on the evolving role of literature in contemporary culture particularly engaging, as well as a focus on both classic and lesser-known titles that deserve recognition.
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3. Bookclub
4. A Good Read
5. In Our Time
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Opening Lines launched 3 years ago and published 107 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Emma Clery
2. Marina Lewycka
3. Simon Russell Beale
4. Benedict Andrews
5. Rosamund Bartlett
6. Janine di Giovanni
7. Dr Genevieve von Lob
8. Emma Smith
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