Opening Lines

John Yorke concludes his analysis of the Mahabharata, asking how and why this 2,000-year-old epic still resonates so strongly, what makes it such rich territory for modern re-tellings, and looking at some of its universal themes.

Genre: Arts

Running Time: 15 minutes (approx)

When is Opening Lines next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Radio 4 July 13th, 2:45pm and on BBC Radio 4 July 27th, 2:45pm. See more...

Main Cast

John Yorke
Image for Dervla KirwanDervla Kirwan
Andrew Hussey
Ian Sansom
Simon Richardson
Sue Healy
LA Craig
Cherise Saywell
Laura Thompson
Dr Raj Persaud
Di Speirs
Frank Cottrell-Boyce
AL Kennedy
Image for Juliet StevensonJuliet Stevenson
Deborah McAndrew
Liz White
Paul Dodgson
Ruth Sillers
Sam Dale
Jacqueline Wilson