About this episode

Claire Harman discusses Emily Brontë's life and works, while Lily Herd talks about a new play featuring musical brothers.

This week, Claire Harman explores the self-possession and vigour of the youngest of the Brontë clan; and Lily Herd on musical brothers at war in a new play. 'This Dark Night: The life of Emily Brontë', by Deborah Lutz 'Hit Machine', by Jonathan Caren, Soho Theatre, London, until August 15 Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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