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"State of The Art" Radio Drama by Iain M. Banks

Heard
2009
Episodes
1
Language
English

BBC 3, Afternoon Theatre. Radio broadcast drama of Iain M. Banks' iconoclastic "Culture" series.

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This is a masterpiece of science fiction literature, converted to radio drama. This radio play combines brutal, uncompromising self examination with quiet and subtle humour as only Iain M. Banks could combine.

It has been masterfully crafted into a radio drama confection that leaves the listener with the desire to hear the programme again. I guarantee this will keep you thinking for days after you have heard the programme.

Perhaps, the book commands a higher state of art, but for some, this adaptation will afford an introduction to Iain M. Banks that might otherwise have not happened. Books are becoming old technology. If we lose literature, we can lose our souls.

I am jealous of those who are hearing this programme for the first time. You are in for an aural treat.

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Episodes, in broadcast order

  1. State of The Art, The, v1.02

    No date given · 45 min

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  1. "State of The Art" Radio Drama by Iain M. Banks

    Listeners' uploads · BixLives · 1 episode here · archive.org

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