The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Sam Leith on his fascination with a background figure in Judith Kerr's classic book.
The Essay · BBC Radio 3
September 27, 202314m 5s
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Show Notes
It’s in the minutiae of masterpieces that we feel their thrill and power.
In this series of The Essay, five leading cultural voices choose a great work of art and talk about a small, underappreciated aspect of the piece that carries great meaning for them.
Spectator Literary Editor Sam Leith explores his fascination with a background figure in Judith Kerr’s classic picture book ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’.
Producer: Sam Peach