Alasdair Gray rereads

Alasdair Gray rereads podcast

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In the last year of my uncle Alasdair Gray’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. Katrina Rolley

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
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
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 piano Matthew 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
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
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
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
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 piano Matthew 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
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 Gray David Thomas - technical advice and support Berniya Hamie – closing piano Matthew 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 Gray’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. Katrina Rolley

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