Many IHBC members will be keen to hear that, sixty years after Ian Nairn coined the term \u2018Subtopia\u2019, an unmissable discussion on Radio 4 explores Ian Nairn\u2019s 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<\/u><\/p>\n
BBC Radio 4 writes:
\n<\/u>Gillian Darley in conversation with Gavin Stamp and Janice Morphet retrace the story of Ian Nairn\u2019s invention of the concept of \u2018Subtopia\u2019.\u00a0 This coincides with the 60th anniversary of the publication of \u2018Counter Attack\u2019 and one of the most significant architectural debacles of the post-war era, with extended consequences.\u00a0 Some of the radio sound-bites from critics in the 50\u2019s are stunning.<\/p>\n
The IHBC also notes that equally invaluable CPD from Ian Nairn for members is currently available on BBC iPlayer which features \u2018Nairn Across Britain\u2019.<\/p>\n
This is a series of programmes from 1972 featuring Nairn\u2019s travels through Britain taking a critical look at the townscapes and landscapes in which we live.<\/p>\n
Listen<\/a> to\u00a0the radio\u00a0programme<\/p>\n Watch<\/a>\u00a0the films<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many IHBC members will be keen to hear that, sixty years after Ian Nairn coined the term \u2018Subtopia\u2019, an unmissable discussion on Radio 4 explores Ian Nairn\u2019s considerable legacy as a writer and broadcaster, highlighting too how, in so many … Continue reading