Alasdair Gray rereads

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Alasdair Gray rereads

In the last year of my uncle Alasdair’s life he read excerpts from his favourite books to me - as we sat together at his home in Glasgow. These recordings are very special to me and I want to share them with you. I hope you enjoy them.

  1. Childhood Favourites: Shared memories

    EPISODE 1

    Childhood Favourites: Shared memories

    Alasdair describes his early appearance on BBC Scotland's Children's Hour and he and his sister Mora (my mother) reminisce about favourite childhood books, comics and radio programmes. I made these recordings in what turned out to be the last year of my uncle's life - so I could spend more time with him and share with you the very great pleasure of sitting quietly at home with Alasdair listening to him read and talk about books.  You can find out more about the story behind Alasdair Gray rereads in A Gray Space a creative space inspired by Alasdair Gray. I couldn't have made these podcasts without the help of my family and friends: Alasdair Gray and Mora Rolley David Thomas - technical advice and support Berniya Hamie – closing piano Matthew Robinson – rereads logos  You can follow @alasdairgrayrereads on Instagram for news, pictures and previews of upcoming episodes. And if you have any questions or thoughts to share I'd love to hear them - so please do leave a comment.

    21 min
  2. Childhood Favourites: Alice in Wonderland

    EPISODE 2

    Childhood Favourites: Alice in Wonderland

    Alasdair explains to his sister Mora (my mother) why Tenniel refused to work for Charles Dodgson again after illustrating the Alice books and rereads the beginning of this children’s classic. I made these recordings in what turned out to be the last year of my uncle's life - so I could spend more time with him and share with you the very great pleasure of sitting quietly at home with Alasdair listening to him read and talk about books. You can find out more about the story behind Alasdair Gray rereads in A Gray Space a creative space inspired by Alasdair Gray. I couldn't have made these podcasts without the help of my family and friends: Alasdair Gray and Mora Rolley David Thomas - technical advice and support Berniya Hamie – closing piano Matthew Robinson – rereads logos  Featured book: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. You can follow @alasdairgrayrereads on Instagram for news, pictures and previews of upcoming episodes. And if you have any questions or thoughts to share I’d love to hear them – so please do leave a comment.

    16 min
  3. Unlikely Stories: The Star

    EPISODE 3

    Unlikely Stories: The Star

    Alasdair rereads The Star to his sister Mora, my mother. It's one of his best loved short stories and her own personal favourite. I made these recordings in what turned out to be the last year of my uncle's life - so I could spend more time with him and share with you the very great pleasure of sitting quietly at home with Alasdair listening to him read and talk about books. You can find out more about the story behind Alasdair Gray rereads in A Gray Space a creative space inspired by Alasdair Gray. I couldn't have made these podcasts without the help of my family and friends: Alasdair Gray and Mora Rolley David Thomas - technical advice and support Berniya Hamie – closing pianoMatthew Robinson – rereads logos Featured book: Unlikely Stories Mostly by Alasdair Gray. You can follow @alasdairgrayrereads on Instagram for news, pictures and previews of upcoming episodes. And if you have any questions or thoughts to share I’d love to hear them – so please do leave a comment.

    6 min
  4. Childhood Favourites: More Alice in Wonderland

    EPISODE 4

    Childhood Favourites: More Alice in Wonderland

    Alasdair rereads chapter two of Alice in Wonderland – for those of us who enjoyed chapter one and want to hear a little bit more. I made these recordings in what turned out to be the last year of my uncle's life - so I could spend more time with him and share with you the very great pleasure of sitting quietly at home with Alasdair listening to him read and talk about books. You can find out more about the story behind Alasdair Gray rereads in A Gray Space a creative space inspired by Alasdair Gray. I couldn't have made these podcasts without the help of my family and friends:  Alasdair Gray  David Thomas - technical advice and support Berniya Hamie – closing piano Matthew Robinson – rereads logos Featured book: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. You can follow @alasdairgrayrereads on Instagram for news, pictures and previews of upcoming episodes. And if you have any questions or thoughts to share I’d love to hear them – so please do leave a comment.

    13 min
  5. Poor Things: Chapters 4 & 5

    EPISODE 5

    Poor Things: Chapters 4 & 5

    Alasdair introduces his Gothic novel Poor Things and rereads chapters four and five - A Fascinating Stranger and Making Bella Baxter.  I made these recordings in what turned out to be the last year of my uncle's life - so I could spend more time with him and share with you the very great pleasure of sitting quietly at home with Alasdair listening to him read and talk about books. You can find out more about the story behind Alasdair Gray rereads in A Gray Space a creative space inspired by Alasdair Gray. I couldn't have made these podcasts without the help of my family and friends:  Alasdair Gray  David Thomas - technical advice and support  Berniya Hamie – closing piano Matthew Robinson – rereads logos Featured book: Poor Things by Alasdair Gray. You can follow @alasdairgrayrereads on Instagram for news, pictures and previews of upcoming episodes. And if you have any questions or thoughts to share I’d love to hear them – so please do leave a comment.

    28 min
  6. Gothic Novels: Nightmare Abbey

    EPISODE 6

    Gothic Novels: Nightmare Abbey

    Alasdair describes the concept of the Gothic novel and rereads the first chapter of Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock. This satirical novella was originally published in 1818 and was among the many influences on Alasdair's own Gothic novel Poor Things. I made these recordings in what turned out to be the last year of my uncle's life - so I could spend more time with him and share with you the very great pleasure of sitting quietly at home with Alasdair listening to him read and talk about books. You can find out more about the story behind Alasdair Gray rereads in A Gray Space a creative space inspired by Alasdair Gray. I couldn't have made these podcasts without the help of my family and friends:  Alasdair Gray  David Thomas - technical advice and support Berniya Hamie – closing piano Matthew Robinson – rereads logos Featured book: Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock. You can follow @alasdairgrayrereads on Instagram for news, pictures and previews of upcoming episodes. And if you have any questions or thoughts to share I’d love to hear them – so please do leave a comment.

    24 min
  7. Unlikely Stories: The Crank That Made The Revolution

    EPISODE 7

    Unlikely Stories: The Crank That Made The Revolution

    Alasdair rereads his short story The Crank That Made The Revolution from Unlikely Stories Mostly. Very clever, very poignant and very funny! I made these recordings in what turned out to be the last year of my uncle's life - so I could spend more time with him and share with you the very great pleasure of sitting quietly at home with Alasdair listening to him read and talk about books. You can find out more about the story behind Alasdair Gray rereads in A Gray Space a creative space inspired by Alasdair Gray. I couldn't have made these podcasts without the help of my family and friends: Alasdair Gray David Thomas - technical advice and support Berniya Hamie – closing pianoMatthew Robinson – rereads logos Featured book: Unlikely Stories Mostly by Alasdair Gray. You can follow @alasdairgrayrereads on Instagram for news, pictures and previews of upcoming episodes. And if you have any questions or thoughts to share I’d love to hear them – so please do leave a comment.

    12 min
  8. Gothic Novels: Northanger Abbey

    EPISODE 8

    Gothic Novels: Northanger Abbey

    Alasdair rereads excerpts from Jane Austen's first novel Northanger Abbey - where Austen pokes gentle fun at the attributes and experiences of the typical romantic heroine together with the craze for everything ghastly and Gothic. I made these recordings in what turned out to be the last year of my uncle's life - so I could spend more time with him and share with you the very great pleasure of sitting quietly at home with Alasdair listening to him read and talk about books. You can find out more about the story behind Alasdair Gray rereads in A Gray Space a creative space inspired by Alasdair Gray. You can find out more about the story behind Alasdair Gray rereads in A Gray Space a creative space inspired by Alasdair Gray. I couldn't have made these podcasts without the help of my family and friends: Alasdair GrayDavid Thomas - technical advice and supportBerniya Hamie – closing pianoMatthew Robinson – rereads logos Featured book: Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. You can follow @alasdairgrayrereads on Instagram for news, pictures and previews of upcoming episodes. And if you have any questions or thoughts to share I’d love to hear them – so please do leave a comment.

    23 min
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In the last year of my uncle Alasdair’s life he read excerpts from his favourite books to me - as we sat together at his home in Glasgow. These recordings are very special to me and I want to share them with you. I hope you enjoy them.

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