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The Green Man, George Monbiot

Rana Mitter on Green truths and mythology with George Monbiot and writers Nina Lyon and Charlie Jane Anders and political commentator Kate Maltby.

Rana Mitter considers the myth of the Green Man and our relationship to Nature, talking to George Monbiot, writing at the interface of politics, equality and nature, Nina Lyon whose exploration of Green Man rising takes her from Wales to London and american novelist Charlie Jane Anders whose sci-fi story takes in wicca magic and technological uber-geekiness. Joining them in the studio, Kate Maltby, expert in renaissance literature and political commentator.

All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders is out now.
Uprooted: On The Trail of the Green Man by Nina Lyon is out now.
How Did We Get Into This Mess? by George Monbiot is out April 22nd.

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45 minutes

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Wed 23 Mar 2016 22:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Rana Mitter
Interviewed Guest George Monbiot
Interviewed Guest Nina Lyon
Interviewed Guest Charlie Anders
Interviewed Guest Kate Maltby
Producer Jacqueline Smith

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  • Wed 23 Mar 2016 22:00

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