Arena Wednesday 24 February 2021
On Thursday's Arena with Seán Rocks, Jenn Gannon previews Shadow and Bone, film reviews with Tara Brady and Darryl Jones And Adrian Duncan discusses his new book 'Midfield Dynamo'.
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The Shadowy Third
The Shadowy Third is a new book from Julia Parry. After the death of her uncle, Parry became the recipient of a box of letters revealing an affair between her grandfather, Humphry House and Elizabeth Bowen.
Nicolas Roeg
Nicolas Roeg is a director whose work has influenced filmmakers such as Ridley Scott, Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Nolan. Director Steven Benedict on the films of British director Nicolas Roeg.
Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Lawrence Ferlinghetti was a leading figure of the beat movement. The poet and publisher has died at 101. He was co-founder of the iconic City Lights bookshop associated with Kerouac, Ginsberg and Burroughs.
Simon Raymonde - Lost Horizons
Simon Raymonde is known to many music fans as the bass player and keyboardist in the iconic band, Cocteau Twins. He is co-founder of record label Bella Union. He recently embarked on a fresh musical venture, Lost Horizons with a new album: Quiet Moments Part 2 out on Friday.
Music Played on the Show
In Quiet Moments (Feat. Ural Thomas)
Lost Horizons
1:00
Linger (Feat. Gemma Dunleavy)
Lost Horizons
1:00
Heart Of A Hummingbird (Feat. Kookielou)
Lost Horizons
1:00
Memo From Turner
Mick Jagger
4:18
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Presenter: Seán Rocks