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Front Row: Ricky Gervais; Megamind; and the William Hill Sports Book of the Year

Ricky Gervais; Megamind; and the William Hill Sports Book of the Year

30/11/2010

BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, Ricky Gervais; Megamind; and the William Hill Sports Book of the Year

Comedian Ricky Gervais; Megamind reviewed; and the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.

Mark Lawson talks to writer and comedian Ricky Gervais; plus the winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year; and the animated superhero comedy Megamind is reviewed.

With Mark Lawson. 

Award-winning writer and comedian Ricky Gervais reflects on success, returning to stand-up, the art of being funny, and why he's not afraid to tackle controversial subjects in his work.

Mark reports from the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, with judge John Inverdale discussing the contenders, and an interview with the winning writer. 

The animated superhero comedy Megamind features the voices of Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt and Tina Fey. Critic Larushka Ivan-Zadeh reviews.


Producer Ella-mai Robey.

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