Radio: Pick of the day

Tuesday 01 December 1998 00:02 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

WHILE BILLY WILDER was visiting Europe shortly after the Second World War, his wife asked him to buy a bidet. He cabled her: "Unable obtain bidet. Suggest handstand in shower." That is a neat example of the way Wilder mixed European sophistication with Hollywood vulgarity, and a distinct tinge of misanthropy. Some Like It Wilder (9pm R2) looks back at his career which included such classics as Double Indemnity, Sunset Boulevard and Some Like it Hot.

Marina Warner scrutinises the relationship between people and swine in These Little Piggies (8pm R4). The humble porker been forced to carry a hefty symbolic burden all the way from Homer through to the Three Little Pigs.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Radio: Pick of the day

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering