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Gertrude Stein and the Liberation Fruitcake by Patricia Hannah

In 1944, Gertrude Stein bakes a liberation cake and reminisces about the artists and writers she knows. Stars Angela Pleasence.

In 1944, Gertrude Stein bakes a liberation cake whilst reminiscing about the artists and writers she knows.

Angela Pleasence stars as the real-life American writer who socialised with leading figures from literature and art, including Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and Henri Matisse.

Patricia Hannah's kitchen monologue mixes gossip, wartime politics and the true meaning of genius.

Director: Louise Dalziel.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2003.

45 minutes

On radio

Mon 27 Jul 202615:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Thu 25 Jul 201911:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 25 Jul 201921:15
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  • Mon 27 Jul 202615:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 27 Jul 202621:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 28 Jul 202605:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra