Discovering Russian Literature discussion

The much awaited thirteen-part dramatision of Vasily Grossman's Life and Fate started on Radio 4 this week and can be picked up on BBC Iplayer. Here are episodes of the Afternoon Play :-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0152g14

And the Classic Serial:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/...

As a play on Woman's Hour:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/...

They are also available as podcasts:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/...

Here is a review:-

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tv...

Cool, Madge! I will check them out. I loved the book. What do you think about the BBC series?

It is excellent Christi, really excellent and very moving.

I would definitely endorse this view - most of it has been gripping and superbly performed - one of the best things the BBC has done in ages, and it has got me wanting to re-read the book. The only snag has been to keep up with several different broadcasts per day, but at least they can be downloaded onto ipods and whatever.

Thanks for letting us know.

Amazing podcast, Episode 4 (Journey) and 2 (Anna's Letter) are the highlights for me. Has really brought the book to life.

Well, too bad I don't get to experience it. Madge thanks for letting us know.

Why not? Go download it for iTunes! http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/...