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4. The Century of Banishment
Episode 4 of 5
Berger said the 20th century was one of banishment and looks at mass migration. Read by Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter.
John Berger considered the 20th century "the century of banishment".
He continues exploring the psychic impact of mass migration where for migrants home is no longer a dwelling place, but the untold story of a life being lived.
Simon McBurney reads Berger's most personal book: part essay, part poetry collection, part memoir and love letter.
McBurney also shares memories of John Berger and the house and landscape that inspired the book in the early 1980s.
Harriet Walter reads his poetry.
Abridged and produced by Simon Richardson.
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in April 2017.
On radio
Thu 5 Nov 2026
08:30
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Simon McBurney |
| Reader | Harriet Walter |
| Author | John Berger |
| Abridger | Simon Richardson |
| Producer | Simon Richardson |
Broadcasts
Thu 6 Apr 2017 09:45麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Fri 7 Apr 2017 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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