Episode 3
Despite commercial success, lacklustre reviews of The City and The Pillar send Gore in retreat to Europe where he meets Tennessee Williams - soon to become his great friend.
The authorised behind-the-scenes biography of one of America's great and most under-rated man of letters, the cosmopolitan and wickedly satirical Vidal, from a devoted yet candid old friend.
In Episode 3, despite commercial success, lacklustre reviews of The City and The Pillar send Gore in retreat to Europe where he meets Tennessee Williams - soon to become his great friend.
Written by Jay Parini
Read by Toby Jones
Abridged by Eileen Horne
Produced and directed by Clive Brill
A Brill production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Toby Jones |
| Author | Jay Parini |
| Abridger | Eileen Horne |
| Director | Clive Brill |
| Producer | Clive Brill |
Broadcasts
- Wed 11 Nov 2015 09:45大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
- Thu 12 Nov 2015 00:30大象传媒 Radio 4
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