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Open Book

Writers Helen Garner and Charlotte Wood, Authors' manuscripts, Chris Cleave, The history of audio books

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Two great Australian writers, Helen Garner and Charlotte Wood, talk to Mariella Frostrup about their writing process, their latest books and the state of women's writing in Australia now.
Also in the programme, the history of audio book,s and - as the original manuscript of Jane Eyre is published in a new edition - we explore the pleasure of seeing a writers' actual handwriting on the page. And thriller writer Chris Cleave sends a shaggy dog story from America. Show less

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Charlotte Wood
Interviewed Guest:
Helen Garner

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