For this discussion of Rosemary Tonk’s fascinating third novel ,The Bloater , first published by the Bodley Head in 1968 - Andy and John are joined by two enthusiastic fans of her work: the author and critic Jennifer Hodgson (who appeared on episode 61 to discuss Berg by Ann Quin) and the comedian, Stewart Lee.
 

The discussion also covers Tonks’s remarkable poetry, her friendship with Delia Derbyshire of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, her eccentric career in fiction, radio and theatre, and her gradual retreat from the world.

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