Shows
The Gavel and The GabbleCapturing Royal Life: The Noakes Family LegacySiblings Anya and Jonnie Noakes share insights into their father, Michael Noakes, a renowned portrait artist, and their mother, Vivien Noakes, a writer. They discuss Michael's artistic journey, the inspiration behind their collaborative book The Daily Life of the Queen: An Artist's Journey, and the unique experiences of capturing royal life. The siblings reflect on their childhood surrounded by art and notable figures, the creative process behind the book, and the trust the royal family placed in their parents. They also touch on Michael's artistic recognition, personal family portraits, and the lasting impact of his work....2025-06-2337 min
Slightly FoxedWell-Written LivesGail, Hazel, Jennie and host Philippa are joined at the table by eminent biographer Adam Sisman to discuss the delicate business of delving into the lives of others – warts and all or, sometimes, all warts no all. The actor Nigel Anthony lends his voice to Edward Lear’s surreal verbal contortions, unearthing the deep sorrow that hid beneath the nonsense.
The digits in brackets following each listing refer to the minute and second they are mentioned. (Episode duration: 38 minutes; 6 seconds)
Books Mentioned
Eric Newby, Love and War in the Apennines will be published as a Sl...2019-04-1538 min
First World War Poetry Digital ArchiveTeaching WW1 Literature: Vivien NoakesVivien Noakes 'Blasting the Canon'. Vivien Noakes 'Blasting the Canon' part of the Teaching World War One Literature conference, Oxford University, 12/11/07.2008-05-0616 min