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Oliver Taplin: Pots and Plays

Taplin examines the surprising relationship between Greek tragedy and Greek vase-paintings, offering fresh insights into why people striving to find meaning in human suffering turn to poetry, theatre and art.

Chaired by the author, historian and broadcaster, Bettany Hughes.

Oliver Taplin: Pots and Plays finished on: 11 January 2008

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