In the year of her centenary listen again to doris lessing talking to mariella frostrup. Mariella frostrup talks frankly about porn with her tenyear. Mariella frostrup talks to maggie ofarrell about her new novel, hamnet. She also presents the programme open book on bbc radio 4. Oct 15, 2016 broadcaster mariella frostrup has edited a book of erotic fiction and discusses her open approach to talking about sex with her children, 12 and 10, in a world a far cry from her irish upbringing. The broadcaster, who regularly hosts the radio 4 programme open book, made her comments in an interview for the lady magazine. Mar 15, 20 frostrup in radio bust up over elitist new book prize presenter mariella frostrup brands the new folio book prize elitist in a heated exchange on radio 4s today programme. Jun 01, 2010 mariella frostrup has apologised for calling the producers of radio 4s today programme misogynists in a magazine interview, arguing that they are not the demons in the debate about the lack. She is currently best known as presenter of radio 4s longrunning weekly programme open book, sky arts mariellas book show and the big painting challenge on bbc1.
Jul 18, 2011 thank heaven for radio 4 and its brilliant books programmes. Open book bbc radio 4 fm 9 november 2008 bbc genome. On mariella frostrups open book programme on radio 4 last week she interviewed nell dunn, the esteemed author of up the junction and poor cow. Mariella and carlos acosta bbc sounds books to live by 12. Sep 08, 2019 mariella frostrup sick of the battle of sexes and wants to end sexism fiery mariella frostrup is out to make the world a fairer place after she was infuriated by misogyny she encountered while. Above the radio programmes, with the radio finder, you can switch to other radio, and with the date option, you can set the starting day of your search. The programme is broadcast on sundays and thursdays in the united kingdom, and is available online via iplayer, as is an archive of past issues. Mariella frostrup and her panel of experts quiz postcoital couples about. Mariella frostrup has said the reason there are not more women presenters on radio 4s today programme is because the show is run by a bunch of misogynists. Read along with us a list of books discussed in each programme. My plants are not a sex signal jump to media player mariella frostrup, the host of radio 4s open book, says she had no idea pampas.
Brain of britain programme two radio 4 quiz podcast. The 47yearold broadcaster dismissed claims by the programme s editor that. Theres a little section thats read out right at the beginning, and if you want to fastforward to hear me, go to about 12 minutes 25 seconds. Mariella frostrup has firmly established herself at the top end of opinionforming journalists and tv presenters in the uk. Mariella frostrup with george clooney at the baftas, 2006. Mariella frostrup mariella frostrup biography see also elsewhere on radio 4 a good read book club front row poetry please elsewhere on. Since she turned 50 in 2012, miss frostrup has continued to host radio 4 literary programme open book and fronted last years channel 4 show sex box, although her sky arts programme the book show.
My dad was a journalist and ive got a book of his the book of words. Listen again to open book with mariella frostrup and me. Mariella frostrup talks to evie wyld about the bass rock, her latest novel about a scottish island and three different generations of women constrained by insular attitudes. Readers suggest the 10 best radio voices culture the guardian. Mariella frostrup has edited an anthology of the sexiest writing in english literature, and we are not just talking blushing and flirting. You can search the site for bbc programmes, people, dates and radio times editions. Sit back to the velvetyvoiced mariella frostrup and james naughtie talk to leading authors about their work, and a range of guests discuss their. Programmes are permanently available from the open book archive. Mariella frostrup spent three years persuading the bbc to. Another chance to hear toni morrison in conversation with mariella frostrup. On mariella frostrups open book programme on radio 4 last week she interviewed nell dunn, the esteemed author of up the junction and poor cow she mentioned that dunn had been accused of appropriation due to the fact that she wrote about workingclass women and yet herself had come from an aristocratic home.
Joanna considers working life, as she writes about four highly successful career women, who have known each other since university and whose close ties are threatened when their personal. Mariella frostrup was born on november 12, 1962 in oslo, norway. This week on the podcast and on today at 4pm ian rankin talks to mariella frostrup about his latest crime. She presented the bbc radio 2 show the green room and is the regular presenter of bbc radio 4 programme open book. We hope it helps you find information about that long forgotten bbc programme, research a particular person or browse your own involvement with the bbc. In a special edition of open book, robert harris talks to mariella frostrup about his new. Plus, elizabeth george of inspector lynley fame on how to write and a behind the scenes look at literary fan clubs. Ellen degeneres funny 1st appearance doing stand up comedy on johnny carsons tonight show duration.
Everything you need to know about mariella frostrup. This is the perfect event for intrepid and armchair travellers alike. If youre interested, you can listen to the programme here. Hosted by mariella frostrup and james naughtie, this podcast features open book and bookclub conversations with leading authors about their work. Frostrup did not realise pampas plants advertised swinging. In open book mariella frostrup talks to authors about their work. She is currently best known as presenter of radio 4s long running weekly programme open book. Mariella frostrup is a writer, broadcaster and campaigner.
Listen to joanna as she talks about her forthcoming novel, city of friends. Frostrup, who presents radio 4s open book, also took a swipe at the bbcs move to hire more older women tv. Curated by popular presenter of radio 4s open book and author mariella frostrup, this is a brisk, humorous and often unexpected collection that remaps the territory of global exploration. She presents open book and fronted the memory season for bbc radio 4. Oct 14, 2012 listen to paddys biographer artemis cooper on the bbc radio 4 programme open book discussing the art and challenges of writing a biography, and of course the writing of patrick leigh fermor. Mariella frostrup explores the bbcs 100 novels that shaped our world. History of womens writing with mariella frostrup rgfe. Radio 4s flagship current affairs programme today is run by a bunch of misogynists, according to mariella frostrup. As radio 4 is serialising stellas lesserknown novel westwood, mariella frostrup talks to writer lynne truss, who adapted it for radio, on why we know so little about this most private of writers. In her 20s and 30s frostrup was the quintessential party girl. Mariella frostrup with the best new fiction and nonfiction, talking to authors and publishers and unearthing lost classics. Ever spent sleepless nights feeling fearful or lonely. Radio 4 today programme run by misogynists says mariella.
Also on the programme two authors discuss why the environmental changing is the new big fear in dystopian fiction and writer callan wink tells us why he finds writing hard, hard work. Mariella frostrup on her best timesaving tip and how to beat. Mariella frostrup talks to australian novelist gail jones about her book a guide to berlin. Listen to brain of britain programme two and four more episodes by radio 4 quiz, free. Mariella will be joined onstage by adventurer, lois pryce. As well as a weekly columnist for the observer, mariella frostrup is the presenter of the literary programme open book for bbc radio 4 on sundays, where she. Petina gappah mariella frostrup talks to petina gappah about her book, out of darkness, shining light. Defying any attempt to pigeonhole her skills and talents mariella has made her mark on a wide variety of programmes and writes regularly for the observer, and. Mariella frostrup celebrates books, authors and the world of the written.
Not a single book show on british tv nowsad day for uk arts programming. Thank heaven for radio 4 and its brilliant books programmes. Redditch library joins with the bbc for the novels that shaped the. You can find here the bbc radio 4 s schedule one week ahead, and the related important information, like the presenters name and the teasers of the programmes. In a good read harriett gilbert discusses favourite books. Books to live by with mariella frostrup travelling by train to somerset, mariella visits carlos acosta in his secluded woodland home. Radio 4s leading news programme today is run by a bunch of misogynists, according to mariella frostrup, one of the stations own presenters. In 2019, she presented a programme for bbc radio 4 called bringing up britain. Frostrup in radio bust up over elitist new book prize. Today, colloquially known as the today programme and bbc radio 4 today, is the bbcs longrunning earlymorning news and current affairs radio programme, broadcast on monday to friday from 6. Ever since highprofile british journalist mariella frostrup fronted a documentary about the menopause, people have been desperate to talk to her about this once taboo topic. She is currently best known as presenter of radio 4s long running weekly programme open book and as host of bbc1s the big painting challenge. Listen to brain of britain programme one and four more episodes by radio 4 quiz, free. Tv presenter mariella frostrup on ageism and sexism.
A panel chaired by bbc radio 2s jo whiley and also including broadcaster mariella frostrup. This sunday there was an odd, oddly sweet interview with al murray yes, him, in to talk about his great, greatgrandfather, william makepeace thackeray yes. Mariella frostrup calls bbc a bunch of misogynists the times. In 2008, frostrup received an honorary degree of doctor of letters from nottingham trent university in recognition of her contribution and commitment to journalism and broadcasting. At the end of each 45 minute programme you feel as if you have some insight into boudica, the siege of munster and the frankfurt school. Readers suggest the 10 best radio voices culture the. Mariella frostrup talks to evie wyld about the bass rock. Dec 01, 2014 martyn amos and sarah schofield join mariella frostrup on bbc radio 4s flagship literary programme open book, to discuss betalife and the collaborative process. Managing to sneak away from his children, the two of them settle down to discuss his books to live by. My six best books mariella frostrup, 47, is a radio and tv presenter.
She talks to mariella frostrup about her debut, the bricks that built the houses, the story of three young londoners trying to escape their complicated lives. Strict mistresses, naughty maids, handsome gardners and disarming strangers. This site contains the bbc listings information which the bbc printed in radio times between 1923 and 2009. Mariella frostrup has apologised for calling the producers of radio 4s today programme misogynists in a magazine interview, arguing that they are not the demons in. When it comes to books, lets hear it for radio 4 books the guardian. Mariella frostrup, the broadcaster, has joined the row over sexism at the bbc, accusing producers of radio 4s today programme of being a bunch of misogynists and of refusing to hire women. Radio 4 today programme run by misogynists says mariella frostrup. Angus phillips interviewed on bbc radio 4s open book. Current broadcast projects include radio 4s long running weekly programme open book, bbc1s celebrity painting challenge and bringing up britain, the radio 4 series which looks at the challenges of modern parenting. Never drink and tweet, says mariella and have faith in humanity. Her numerous presenting credits on tv and radio mainly centre around the arts and include a weekly programme on sky arts, the book show.
This collection brings together 100 of the best examples, hand. Mariella frostrup the edinburgh international television festival. As well as a weekly columnist for the observer, mariella frostrup is the presenter of the literary programme open book for bbc radio 4 on sundays, where. A decade on, when frostrup was asked to be a judge on the booker prize panel, the obsessive reader, who has now fronted radio 4s open book programme for years, was widely considered to be a. It took 40 years for people to listen to me like im a human. Your radio 4 show, bringing up britain, is about families and parenting. Her gravelly voice is often used on television commercials and was once voted the sexiest female voice on television. Broadcaster mariella frostrup has edited a book of erotic fiction and discusses her open approach to talking about sex with her children, 12 and 10, in a world a far cry from her irish upbringing. Bbc radio 4 open book with mariella frostrup joanna trollope. Nov 09, 2012 the multitasking mariella manages to juggle the demands of motherhood with a busy broadcasting round the book show for sky arts now in its sixth series, open book for radio 4 as well as print journalism, as film critic for harpers bazaar and agony aunt for the observer magazine. Bbc radio 4 download our books and authors podcast. Born in oslo, frostrup grew up in ireland, where her early years were damaged by her dysfunctional family.
Im tough with my kids about using social media and technology she found success despite never finishing school and became a mum in her 40s. It is the highestrated programme on radio 4, and one of the bbcs most popular. Mariella frostrup sick of the battle of sexes and wants to. She mentioned that dunn had been accused of appropriation due to the fact that she wrote about workingclass women and yet herself had come from an aristocratic home.
Bbc radio 4 open book, evie wyld, louise doughty on. She has written for various publications including the guardian and the observer, for whom she has a regular column on relationships entitled dear mariella. Open book, 100 novels that shaped our world bbc radio 4. Open book on bbc radio 4 this week examined selfpublishing, with mariella frostrup interviewing bestselling author rachel abbott and angus phillips, director of the oxford international centre for publishing studies. Brain of britain programme one radio 4 quiz podcast. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She is married with two children and presents the book show on sky arts 1 hd on thursdays at 7pm. Eddie mair, the voice of bbc radio 4s daily news programme pm. In a special programme, toni morrison, winner of the 1993 nobel prize for literature, talks to mariella frostrup about mercy, her first novel for five years, and looks back at a long and distinguished career.
The first excerpt is a chunk of edwardian erotica taken from a book called eveline about an intrepid young nymphomaniac, its author anonymous. Joanna joins mariella frostrups open book programme on bbc radio 4. There was a special feature during july that focused on the history of womens writing. She hosted a live 10part series, hay on sky for the second year running in may 2007, showcasing the highlights of britains biggest literary festival. Bbc news entertainment mariella frostrup expecting baby.
Mariella frostrup talks to petina gappah about her book, out of darkness, shining light. When it comes to books, lets hear it for radio 4 books. Bbc radio 4 bringing up britain, series 9, the challenge of the long summer holiday. Both jason and i are delighted, frostrup told the sun. It comes after the today programme editor, ceri thomas, was criticised. Why i love being an older mum mariella frostrup who had her two children at 41 and 42 says shes glad that the rise in older mothers means shes not the freak at. Evie wyld, louise doughty on ghostly narrators, polly samson and leonard cohens hydra.
We need a frank and intelligent discussion programme about sex. Mariella frostrup the edinburgh international television. Oct 20, 2011 download our books and authors podcast, including open book, a good read and bookclub. Our heroine is on the fast train from london to brighton, and is joined in her private compartment by a thick. Download our books and authors podcast, including open book, a good read and bookclub. Ten minutes with mariella frostrup danny scott 24 june 2019 tweet. May 26, 2010 radio 4 today programme run by misogynists says mariella frostrup radio 4s leading news programme today is run by a bunch of misogynists, according to mariella frostrup, one of the. She is an actress and writer, known for johnny english reborn 2011. Best sites digest best radio 4 podcasts the good web guide. The programme is broadcast on sundays and thursdays in the united. Programme looking at new fiction and nonfiction books. Mariella frostrup is a writer and broadcaster, firmly established as an intelligent and accessible commentator in a wide range of television programmes and publications. Mariella frostrup was bornon november 19, 2012 in oslo, norway, norway, is actress, writer, miscellaneous crew. Bbc radio 4s schedule today and one week ahead ukradiolive.
433 768 1173 822 1198 453 536 934 1003 813 364 627 1531 1426 899 758 491 400 1151 364 1461 605 211 842 891 39 1430 69 181 847 714 546