Behind the Brontës with Blake Morrison
In this episode, poet and author, Blake Morrison and actor, Yusra Warsama explore the Bronte sisters’ remarkable legacy, and discuss some of the sisters’ rare manuscripts and first editions that form part of the Blavatnik Honresfield Library.
About the Author
Blake Morrison
Blake Morrison is a poet, novelist, librettist and the author of two bestselling memoirs, And When Did You Last See Your Father? and Things My Mother Never Told Me. His play adaptations for Northern Broadsides included one based on the Brontes, We Are Three Sisters. He is Professor of Creative and Life Writing at Goldsmiths University, London.
About the Performer
Yusra Warsama
Yusra is an accomplished actor and theatre practitioner. Her recent theatre credits include NORA: A DOLL’S HOUSE (Royal Exchange); THE VOTE (Donmar Warehouse); FUTURE BODIES (HOME). Her recent screen credits include DELIVER ME; CASTLE ROCK (series 2); COLD FEET (series 8); CALL THE MIDWIFE (series 6); OUR GIRL (series 2 ).
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