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Monday, February 09, 2009

Monday, February 09, 2009 12:01 am by M. in , ,    No comments
A couple of UK TV alerts for today, February 9:
Horse & Country TV

Rural Britain: A Novel Approach
with Liam Dale

There’s no doubt that the Great British landscape has inspired some of the most beautiful works of classic literature, and in this series with wildlife and countryside presenter Liam Dale, you can see for yourself the loveliest, and on occasion, the most dramatic of them all. And whether you’re an avid reader or a complete novel novice, Liam will take you on a fascinating journey of discovery.

In the final episode, Liam Dale is in Bronte country.

TV Times: Monday 06:00, 08:00, 16:00
Why Reading Matters
09 Feb 2009, 21:00 on BBC Four

Science writer Rita Carter tells the story of how modern neuroscience has revealed that reading, something most of us take for granted, unlocks remarkable powers. Carter explains how the classic novel Wuthering Heights allows us to step inside other minds and understand the world from different points of view, and she wonders whether the new digital revolution could threaten the values of classic reading.

09 Feb 2009 21:00
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