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5. Caravaggio
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Berger surveys the work of his favourite painter, Caravaggio. Concluded by Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter.
John Berger explores the work of his favourite painter, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.
Simon McBurney concludes Berger's most personal book: part essay, part poetry collection, part memoir and love letter.
McBurney also shares memories of John Berger and the house and landscape that inspired the book in the early 1980s.
Harriet Walter reads his poetry.
Abridged and produced by Simon Richardson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2017.
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Fri 6 Nov 202608:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Simon McBurney |
| Reader | Harriet Walter |
| Author | John Berger |
| Abridger | Simon Richardson |
| Producer | Simon Richardson |
Broadcasts
Fri 7 Apr 201709:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Sat 8 Apr 201700:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 18 Feb 202214:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 19 Feb 202202:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 6 Nov 202608:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 6 Nov 202613:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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- Sat 7 Nov 202603:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
