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missus_gumby · 01-01-2003, 04:12 AM

Starting Saturday 4th January at 14:30 (UK time), BBC Radio 4 will be broadcasting the first of three instalments of the �Dark Materials� trilogy by Philip Pullman. The first program will (obviously) be �Northern Lights�. I suppose the original text will be the subject of considerable pr�cis, and am wondering if the BBC will be sympathetic to Pullman�s considerable, and persistent forthright swipes against organised religion.

Here�s hoping I remember to listen to it.

Martin

Ronin · 01-01-2003, 04:43 AM

Will this be on the Net?

Carlos · 01-01-2003, 06:44 AM

If our local programming was anything like the BBC's, I'd probably listen to the radio more often. At most I'll hear a three minute synopsis on NPR.

It looks like you might be able to listen to this online. Haven't tried it though, so I'm not sure if it works or not.

FYI, Northern Lights was published as The Golden Compass in the USA.

missus_gumby · 01-01-2003, 10:46 AM

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Originally posted by Ronin
Will this be on the Net?

Yes, it will be broadcast via the net. Non UK listeners click here then click on the listen link in the radio 4 section.

More information about the series can be found here, here, and here.

The broadcast on Saturday is 2 1/2 hours long, and I suppose the following shows on subsequent Saturdays will be too.

Martin

Kanani Lirit · 01-01-2003, 09:12 PM

oooh, I love his books!!

too bad I can't record it; I'm going to be at work while it's on, and being in the US, I'd have to hear it over the internet. Unless there is a way to record it........does anyone know?

missus_gumby · 01-02-2003, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by Kanani Lirit
oooh, I love his books!!

too bad I can't record it; I'm going to be at work while it's on, and being in the US, I'd have to hear it over the internet. Unless there is a way to record it........does anyone know?

It wouldn't surprise me if the programmes will be available to listen to on the Internet after being broadcast. I'll take a look for you after the first broadcast.

Martin

never been there · 01-02-2003, 07:31 PM

missus g., is British Standard Time now the same as GMT? I can't remember if you're on all-year daylight savings or not.

14:30-6 = 8:30 Central. That would work for me. Quite the cast, no?

And even better, the last-but-one play was C.S. Lewis. Compare and contrast?

Deadend · 01-04-2003, 06:15 AM

It starts in 20 minutes; here.

I hadn't heard of the books before, but after listening to an interview with Philip Pullman on Devout Sceptics, I am curious...

Lord Asriel · 01-04-2003, 06:36 AM

Philip who?

Never heard of him.

Deadend · 01-04-2003, 03:47 PM

If you would like to listen to it again (or for the first time), you can do so here (you'll need a RealPlayer or RealOne Player).

01-01-2003, 04:12 AM	#1
missus_gumby Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: UK Posts: 1,898	BBC radio to broadcast Pullman trilogy Starting Saturday 4th January at 14:30 (UK time), BBC Radio 4 will be broadcasting the first of three instalments of the �Dark Materials� trilogy by Philip Pullman. The first program will (obviously) be �Northern Lights�. I suppose the original text will be the subject of considerable pr�cis, and am wondering if the BBC will be sympathetic to Pullman�s considerable, and persistent forthright swipes against organised religion. Here�s hoping I remember to listen to it. Martin

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never been there Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 2,144	time zones missus g., is British Standard Time now the same as GMT? I can't remember if you're on all-year daylight savings or not. 14:30-6 = 8:30 Central. That would work for me. Quite the cast, no? And even better, the last-but-one play was C.S. Lewis. Compare and contrast?

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01-01-2003, 04:43 AM	#2
Ronin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 5,047	Will this be on the Net?

01-01-2003, 06:44 AM	#3
Carlos Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 545	If our local programming was anything like the BBC's, I'd probably listen to the radio more often. At most I'll hear a three minute synopsis on NPR. It looks like you might be able to listen to this online. Haven't tried it though, so I'm not sure if it works or not. FYI, Northern Lights was published as The Golden Compass in the USA.

01-01-2003, 09:12 PM	#5
Kanani Lirit Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: IL with aspirations for AZ Posts: 36	oooh, I love his books!! too bad I can't record it; I'm going to be at work while it's on, and being in the US, I'd have to hear it over the internet. Unless there is a way to record it........does anyone know?

01-04-2003, 06:15 AM	#8
Deadend Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 808	It starts in 20 minutes; here. I hadn't heard of the books before, but after listening to an interview with Philip Pullman on Devout Sceptics, I am curious...

01-04-2003, 06:36 AM	#9
Lord Asriel Regular Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 467	Philip who? Never heard of him.

01-04-2003, 03:47 PM	#10
Deadend Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 808	If you would like to listen to it again (or for the first time), you can do so here (you'll need a RealPlayer or RealOne Player).

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