Michael Jackson, Road Dahl & Poetry From Jessie Buckley's Dad

About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of enjoying art from controversial figures, featuring poetry from Tim Buckley and music by Becca Colley.

In this week’s episode we look at the conflict and tension that comes natural when there is out you like from awful people. Sparked by the new Michael Jackson biopic, we discuss. We also share a poem from Tim Buckley, the father of actor Jessie Buckley, after she talked about her dad’s poems on the Desert Island Discs radio show with Lauren Laverne. A poem from Patti Smith before music by Becca Colley to end the show. Lovely hurling. On a break next week as we plan/perform at a few live gig...

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Duggins, Leon Dunne

Topics covered

• conflict
• poetry
• biopic
• music
• live performance

Keywords

• Michael Jackson
• Tim Buckley
• Jessie Buckley
• poetry
• biopic
• Patti Smith
• music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Desert Island Discs

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