The Essay Three hundred metres in Montparnasse Episodes Episode guide

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1. The living and the dead

   The patch of Paris that's been home to generations of influential artists and writers. (R)

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   Fri 16 Oct 2026 21:45

   BBC Radio 3
2. Writers and spirituality

   The patch of Paris that has been home to influential writers, and a unique spirituality. (R)

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   Thu 15 Oct 2026 21:45

   BBC Radio 3
3. Composers, singers - and Chopin's piano

   The patch of Paris that's been home to generations of composers, musicians and singers. (R)

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   Wed 14 Oct 2026 21:45

   BBC Radio 3
4. Gardens shaping creative imaginations

   How a small patch of Paris became home to generations of influential artists and writers. (R)

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   Tue 13 Oct 2026 21:45

   BBC Radio 3
5. The Rue Boissonade

   A street in the Montparnasse area of Paris has been home to important artists for decades.

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   Mon 12 Oct 2026 21:45

   BBC Radio 3