Margaret Forster (1957, History) was featured on BBC Radio 4 in a programme presented by James Naughtie, the second of a five-part series on Forster’s latest book.

Tuesday’s episode focused on her time at Somerville.

The programme can be listened to on the BBC website.

Episode Two of My Life in Houses: A Room of One’s Own aired at 9:45am.

Further reading?

Three Somervillians Feature in Schwarzman Centre’s Inaugural Public Programme

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30 April 2026
Three Somervillians Feature in Schwarzman Centre’s Inaugural Public Programme

Professor Dale Dorsey (1976-2026)

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22 April 2026
Professor Dale Dorsey (1976-2026)

Mistletoe, Mythology, and Somerville’s Mistle Thrushes

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15 April 2026
Mistletoe, Mythology, and Somerville’s Mistle Thrushes