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Film at Lincoln Center Podcast#642 - Lesley Manville on Midwinter BreakThis week we’re excited to present a conversation with Academy Award-nominated actress Lesley Manville as she discusses the new film Midwinter Break with FLC programmer Madeline Whittle.
Directed by Polly Findlay and based on the 2017 novel Bernard MacLaverty, Midwinter Break is a stirring meditation on faith, commitment, and the enduring power of love, as a longtime couple takes a life-changing trip to Amsterdam. The film co-stars Academy Award nominee Ciaran Hinds.
Midwinter Break is now playing in select theaters,, courtesy of Focus Features.
2026-03-0728 min
Totally Booked with Zibby“Midwinter Break” Director Polly Findlay Discusses AdaptationFocus Features was kind enough to offer me the chance to host a screening of the new film “Midwinter Break,” which many of you in my community attended! Based on the novel Midwinter Break by Bernard MacLaverty, which was edited by podcast guest and author Jill Bialosky, the film “Midwinter Break” paints an intimate portrait of a marriage in its later years. Director Polly Findlay and I discussed the adaptation, how to depict intimate relationships, and the power of stories in all mediums. Watch the movie trailer here. Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagra...
2026-03-0416 min
A Kick Up The Arts with Nicola MeighanPreview: Glasgow Film Festival '26Send a textA few weeks ago, I was delighted to host the press launch of this year's Glasgow Film Festival, with new Head of Programme Paul Gallagher and Programme Manager Chris Kumar, at the GFT. We sat down afterwards to chat about some of the brilliant movies they're screening, and some of the myriad reasons that GFF remains a world-class festival, while also being deeply rooted in Scotland, and in its own city - as you'll hear. The festival opens in a matter of hours - o...
2026-02-2438 min
The Story of WritingStory of Writing September 14, 2025Handel's "Messiah" is written and the birthday club includes William H. Armstrong, Kate Millett, Bernard MacLaverty, and Bonnie Jo Campbell - with a reading from Millett's "Sexual Politics."
2025-09-1403 minThe Story of WritingStory of Writing September 14, 2024Handel's Messiah is performed for the first time, the birthday club includes William H. Armstrong, Kate Millett, Bernard MacLaverty, and Bonnie Jo Campbell, and a reading from Millett's "The Loony Bin Trip."
2024-09-1404 min
Off the Shelf87. Karen Jennings, AuthorMy guest this week is Karen Jennings.
Karen's book Crooked Seeds can be pre-ordered here:
Karen Jennings | Penguin Random House
The books we discussed:
Cal by Bernard MacLaverty Cal (penguin.co.uk)
A mouthful of salt by Reem Gafar brownsbfs.co.uk
The bookshops we discussed:
The Book Shoppe | Cape Town
The Book Lounge
Stellenbosch Books
2024-04-1521 min
Scottish Island AdventuresIslay/Jura - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest John CarmichaelScottish Island Adventures - Islay/Jura - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest John CarmichaelIslay and JuraIslay and Jura are the southernmost islands of the Hebrides and have been inhabited since 10,000 BC. The Islands are surrounded by a vast expanse of turquoise waters, perfect for swimming, sailing kayaking, or paddleboarding. If you prefer to stay dry there are lots of opportunities for walking, climbing, or golfing making Islay and Jura a great option for an active holiday!There are over 10 distilleries producing Islay and Jura’s whi...
2024-01-1040 minThe Story of WritingStory of Writing September 14, 2023Handel finishes his masterpiece, "Messiah," and today's birthday club includes William H. Armstrong, Kate Millett, Bernard MacLaverty, and Bonnie Jo Campbell - with a reading from "The Loony-Bin Trip," by Kate Millett.
2023-09-1304 min
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2023-09-0100 min
The Arts Council PodcastThe Art of Reading Book Club | Episode 11: Blank Pages and Other Stories by Bernard MacLavertyThe December Art of Reading book club features Laureate for Irish Fiction Colm Tóibín in conversation with writer Bernard MacLaverty about his short story collection 'Blank Pages and Other Stories'.
“MacLaverty offers a masterclass in how to create character, how to build scenes by accretion of detail, how to work with implication and suggestion, how to write indirectly and manages to create more energy and more expression by working in muted colours and plain textures.” – Colm Tóibín
Bernard MacLaverty was born in Belfast (14.9.42) and lived there until 1975 when he moved to Scotland with his wife, Madeline, and four c...
2022-12-2936 min
Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+Life Sentences: the unforgettable Irish bestseller by Billy O'CallaghanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/562626to listen full audiobooks.
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2022-04-216h 23Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalLife Sentences: the unforgettable Irish bestseller by Billy O'CallaghanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/562626to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Life Sentences: the unforgettable Irish bestseller
Author: Billy O'Callaghan
Narrator: Helen Lloyd, Anne Flosnik, Gerard Doyle
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Length: 6 hours 23 minutes
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Genres: Historical
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Brought to you by Penguin. *THE #3 IRISH BESTSELLER* Three generations. More than a century of famine, war, violence and love. At sixteen Nancy, the only member of her family to survive the Great Famine, leaves her small island for the mainland. Finding work in a grand house on the edge of Cork City, she feels irrepressibly drawn to the charismatic...
2022-04-216h 23
Easy ReadersEp. 27 - Tre bravissimi scrittori nordirlandesi poco conosciutiLa scelta di un libro da leggere può essere anche l'occasione per conoscere la letteratura di un Paese. In questo episodio si parla di tre scrittori e scrittrici dell'Irlanda del Nord: Brian Moore, Bernard MacLaverty e Kelly Creighton.Oltre al podcast, stiamo creando un mondo! Scoprilo qui: https://linktr.ee/easyreadersA cura di Francesca Beni, "Easy Readers" è realizzato da Altre Stanze Teatro A.P.S. con il contributo della Fondazione della Comunità Bergamasca.Potete trovare l'articolo originale di Justine McGrath su https://medium.com/a-thousand-lives/three-amazing-northern-irish-writers-you-may-not-know-b4e695a7c15b
2022-04-0803 min
Little, Brown AudioThe Last Crossing by Brian McGilloway, read by Owen McDonnell (Audiobook extract)*LONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2021*
'Poetic, human and gripping... reminded me of Bernard MacLaverty's early work. Yes, it's that good' Ian Rankin
'Moving and powerful, this is an important book, which everyone should read' Ann Cleeves
'The Last Crossing is not only a riveting story about loss and guilt in a fractured society, it is also an
important work. Beautifully written and lingers long in the memory' Steve Cavanagh
Tony, Hugh and Karen thought they'd seen the last of each other thirty years ago.
Half a lifetime has passed and memories have been buried...
2022-04-0705 min
Author2AuthorAuthor2Author with Bernard MacLavertyBill welcomes Irish author Bernard MacLaverty to the show. Bernard is the author of five previous collections of stories and five novels, including Grace Notes, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and Midwinter Break, shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. Born in Ireland, he now lives in Glasgow, Scotland.
2022-01-2532 min
BookishBookish - February 2018
Bookish is back! In our first episode for 2018 we cover some Book News including Irish publishers becoming eligible for the ManBooker Prize, we talk about ‘Midwinter Break’ by Bernard MacLaverty as our Bookclub Pick and we have a Second Look at ’Plainsong’ by Kent Haruf. We also do a round-up of some of the New Books and forthcoming Book Events that we think will interest you. Welcome to Bookish Episode 13!
2018-02-0644 min
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Title: Midwinter Break: A Novel
Author: Bernard MacLaverty
Narrator: James Cameron Stewart
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 9 minutes
Release date: August 22, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2
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Genres: Psychological
Publisher's Summary: Gerry, once an architect, is forgetful and set in his ways. Stella is tired of his lifestyle and angry at his constant undermining of her religious faith. Things are not helped by memories that resurface of a troubled time in their native Ireland. As their...
2017-08-229h 09
Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, PsychologicalMidwinter Break: A Novel by Bernard MacLavertyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/316376 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Midwinter Break: A Novel Author: Bernard MacLaverty Narrator: James Cameron Stewart Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 9 minutes Release date: August 22, 2017 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Psychological Publisher's Summary: Gerry, once an architect, is forgetful and set in his ways. Stella is tired of his lifestyle and angry at his constant undermining of her religious faith. Things are not helped by memories that resurface of a troubled time in their native Ireland. As their vacation comes to an end, we understand how...
2017-08-2230 min
Saturday ReviewLand of Mine, Mosquitoes, Bernard MacLaverty, Matisse In The Studio, Trust MeDanish/German co-production Land of Mine is a film about a group of German POWs who - once the Nazi occupation of Denmark ended - were made to clear mines on the coastal beaches
Mosquitoes, starring Olivia Coman and Olivia Williams, is the latest play by Lucy Kirkwood at The Dorfman at London's National's Theatre. It interweaves family relations, particle physics and sexting
Bernard MacLaverty's first novel for a decade and a half is Midwinter Break - a long-married couple escape to Amsterdam. Can it match the success of Grace Notes?
Matisse In The Studio is a new exhibition...
2017-08-0546 min
Get New Free Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalCal by Bernard MacLavertyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237254 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cal Author: Bernard MacLaverty Narrator: David Threlfall Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 27 minutes Release date: June 2, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 2 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: For Cal, some of the choices are devastatingly simple. . . He can work in an abattoir that nauseates him or join the dole queue; he can brood on his past or plan a future with Marcella. Springing out of the fear and violence of Ulster, CAL is a haunting love stroy in a land were tenderness and innocence can only flicker briefly in...
2011-06-0205 min
Connect to Complete Audiobook Collection in High QualityCal (Written by Bernard MacLaverty)Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237254 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Cal
Author: Bernard MacLaverty
Narrator: David Threlfall
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 27 minutes
Release date: June 2, 2011
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 2
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary: For Cal, some of the choices are devastatingly simple. . . He can work in an abattoir that nauseates him or join the dole queue; he can brood on his past or plan a future with Marcella. Springing out of the fear and violence of Ulster, CAL is a haunting love stroy in a land were...
2011-06-025h 27
2010-06-1800 min
BookclubBernard MacLavertyJames Naughtie and readers meet Northern Irish writer Bernard MacLaverty to discuss his Booker Prize-shortlisted novel Grace Notes, which concerns a young female composer very much in a man's world. Now living in Scotland, MacLaverty returns to his native Belfast especially for the recording of the programme.
2009-07-0527 min
Desert Island Discs: Archive 1986-1991Jonathan PryceThe castaway in this week's Desert Island Discs is actor Jonathan Pryce. Since the early 1970s, he has taken on many guises and received many plaudits. He was called the new Brando when he appeared on Broadway, and his Shakespearian roles - Hamlet and Macbeth - elicited comparisons with the late Lord Olivier. Most recently, he has diversified from classical roles, feature films and television plays to take a new path with an all-singing, award-winning performance in the West End's biggest hit of the year - Miss Saigon. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his accidental entry into...
1990-05-2036 min