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Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner

64 min • 6 mars 2016

Sylvia Townsend Warner's debut novel 'Lolly Willowes' is the main book under discussion in this episode. It's nominated by journalist, author & playwright Samantha Ellis, and she discusses witchcraft, spinsters and the Chilterns with John, Andy and Mathew. Also touched on: epic poetry on Dartmoor in the rain, and J.B. Priestley's influence on David Bowie.


Timings:

3'41 Snowy Tower by Martin Shaw

11'23 - English Journey by J B Priestly / The American Way of Death by Jessica Mitford

20'51 - Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend


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