On Thursday 19 November at 11.30am BBC Radio 4 will broadcast Oulipo – a programme presented by Ben Schott that explores the mysterious world of the experimental French writing group. And lo and behold, our very own Messieurs Clare, Dunthorne et Sutherland make an appearance, discussing their Oulipo-inspired live literature show Found in Translation. Expect plenty […]
On Thursday 19 November at 11.30am BBC Radio 4 will broadcast Oulipo – a programme presented by Ben Schott that explores the mysterious world of the experimental French writing group. And lo and behold, our very own Messieurs Clare, Dunthorne et Sutherland make an appearance, discussing their Oulipo-inspired live literature show Found in Translation. Expect plenty of lipograms, univocalisms, N+7s and other literary constraints.
To whet your appetite, here’s Ross Sutherland’s ‘Two Moons for Mongs’, originally published in his marvellous collection Things To Do Before You Leave Town. Ross also explains how he, Joe and Tim first encountered the Oulipians Stanley Chapman and Paul Fournel.
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‘Oulipo’ will be available on BBC iPlayer for one week following transmission.
