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Exhibition by Alex Hyde

A study of power and intense friendship inspired by the ground-breaking work of the Young British Artists. Read by Maxine Peake.

Radio 4,10 episodes

Episodes

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1. The Room
A study of power and obsession, inspired by the world of the Young British Artists.
14 Sep 2026,13 mins
2. The Bed
As she settles into the flatshare, Rabble is inspired to take her art in a new direction.
15 Sep 2026,13 mins,
3. The Crit
Rab maintains an iron grip on the art for the New York retrospective.
16 Sep 2026,13 mins,
4. The Wingback Chair
After a day chasing the decisive moment, Rab shares a tender evening with Duncan.
17 Sep 2026,13 mins,
5: The Negatives
The graduate show marks an ending as the young artists move on to an uncertain future.
18 Sep 2026,13 mins,
6: The Tower Block
After an awkward parting in Berlin, tragic news throws Rab and her old friend together.
21 Sep 2026,13 mins
7: The Boat
Rab starts from scratch in New York but she hasn't lost her keen eye for old friends.
22 Sep 2026,13 mins
8: The Fire Escape
The graduate show marks an ending as the young artists move on to an uncertain future.
23 Sep 2026,13 mins
9: The Darkroom
History repeats itself as Rab moves in with her friend and they begin to collaborate.
24 Sep 2026,13 mins
10: Retrospective
In Brooklyn and working collaboratively again, Rab shepherds a fierce burst of creativity.
25 Sep 2026,14 mins,