#4: Philip Pullman interview, Ghostwatch and the CD single
On this episode, we welcome guest Philip Pullman to discuss his new book and his return to the world of His Dark Materials. Then hosts Tom Gatti and Kate Mossman discuss creepy BBC TV special Ghostwatch and celebrate the noniversary of the CD single.
An episode of the The Back Half podcast, hosted by The New Statesman, titled "#4: Philip Pullman interview, Ghostwatch and the CD single" was published on October 19, 2017 and runs 49 minutes.
October 19, 2017 ·49m · The Back Half
Summary
On this episode of the New Statesman's new culture podcast, The Back Half, we welcome guest Philip Pullman to discuss his return to the world of His Dark Materials with new book La Belle Sauvage, the first instalment in The Book of Dust trilogy. Then hosts Tom Gatti and Kate Mossman discuss creepy BBC TV special Ghostwatch and celebrate the noniversary of that much-missed music format the CD single.Get in touch on Twitter via @ns_podcasts or @tom_gatti.Relevant links:Get a copy of La Belle Sauvage.Read Rowan Williams' review of the book in the New Statesman.Buy tickets to see Philip Pullman discuss the book at the Southbank Centre on 20 October.Kate's piece about Ghostwatch.Subscribe to the New Statesman now or buy a copy from your local newsagent.Our theme music is "God Speed" by Pistol Jazz, licensed under Creative Commons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
On this episode of the New Statesman's new culture podcast, The Back Half, we welcome guest Philip Pullman to discuss his return to the world of His Dark Materials with new book La Belle Sauvage, the first instalment in The Book of Dust trilogy. Then hosts Tom Gatti and Kate Mossman discuss creepy BBC TV special Ghostwatch and celebrate the noniversary of that much-missed music format the CD single.
Get in touch on Twitter via @ns_podcasts or @tom_gatti.
Relevant links:
Get a copy of La Belle Sauvage.
Read Rowan Williams' review of the book in the New Statesman.
Buy tickets to see Philip Pullman discuss the book at the Southbank Centre on 20 October.
Kate's piece about Ghostwatch.
Subscribe to the New Statesman now or buy a copy from your local newsagent.
Our theme music is "God Speed" by Pistol Jazz, licensed under Creative Commons.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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