Today's R for the A to Z Blogging Challenge is dedicated to Radio 4.
When I started my Philosophy course, we had an Induction Day, where we were given a tremendous speech by the inspirational Dr. Kevin Frances. I'll remember it, and him, forever. He said that, whatever we do, we should do it well. Read well, write well and live well. He recommended we all start listening to Radio 4, and I did just that.
The range of shows make it impossible not to stimulate your brain and imagination. Maybe I'm just getting old, but I'd prefer that over yet another mechanical pop song on the wireless (Ok, there's no doubt about it: I AM getting old).
You can squeeze these in on your journeys to/from work, or make a point of chilling out and listening to it exclusively. Mind you, we all know how writers apparently never have time for such luxuries.
I believe it's all part of my personal growth, so I make a point of it.
Here are my top 3 BBC Radio 4 shows, with links to the Podcasts for your downloading pleasure.
Listen well, people.
Books and Authors: This is self-explanatory. Let Mariella Frostrup's velvety voice sooth you, whilst she and guests (usually other writers) talk about their favourite books and what makes them so good. A worthy show for any writer!
Drama of the Week: These plays have yet to fail at drawing me in completely. Usually less than an hour long: Go run a bubble bath and immerse yourself in a tension-filled tale.
Here's a list of the rest of them, should you wish to investigate further!
Today's R music video is for Rage Against The Machine. Who doesn't love Killing in the name of? Shall we partake in a spot of head-banging, perhaps? Don't mind if I do.
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