Many IHBC members will be keen to hear that, sixty years after Ian Nairn coined the term ‘Subtopia’, an unmissable discussion on Radio 4 explores Ian Nairn’s considerable legacy as a writer and broadcaster, highlighting too how, in so many ways, he laid the foundations for our understanding of places for people, while further insights are available though
BBC Radio 4 writes:
Gillian Darley in conversation with Gavin Stamp and Janice Morphet retrace the story of Ian Nairn’s invention of the concept of ‘Subtopia’. This coincides with the 60th anniversary of the publication of ‘Counter Attack’ and one of the most significant architectural debacles of the post-war era, with extended consequences. Some of the radio sound-bites from critics in the 50’s are stunning.
The IHBC also notes that equally invaluable CPD from Ian Nairn for members is currently available on BBC iPlayer which features ‘Nairn Across Britain’.
This is a series of programmes from 1972 featuring Nairn’s travels through Britain taking a critical look at the townscapes and landscapes in which we live.
Listen to the radio programme
Watch the films
