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Custodians of the Word

How should the work and reputations of writers be protected after their death?

Martin Wainwright seeks enlightenment from Amanda Conquy, Andrew Motion and Michael Holroyd.

Plus contributions from Humphrey Carpenter.

Producer: Sarah Johnson

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in July 2003.

30 minutes

On radio

Fri 25 Jul 2025 10:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 22 Jul 2014 06:30
  • Tue 22 Jul 2014 13:30
  • Tue 22 Jul 2014 20:30
  • Wed 23 Jul 2014 02:30
  • Wed 5 Apr 2017 06:30
  • Wed 5 Apr 2017 13:30
  • Wed 5 Apr 2017 20:30
  • Thu 6 Apr 2017 01:30
  • Fri 25 Jul 2025 10:30
  • Fri 25 Jul 2025 16:30
  • Sat 26 Jul 2025 00:30