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Find out what the world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures really think, as they talk about their lives for thirty minutes on The Interview.

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A half hour interview with interesting and prominent people from around the world with a great range of interests and opinions. Each week, one person is put under the spotlight by either Owen Bennett-Jones or Carrie Gracie, the two presenters on The Interview.  

They explore topical issues, personal motivation and interviewee's hopes and fears. The style is informal and conversational, but at times searching and combative when required.

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The Interview Archive: Ursula Le Guin - Science Fiction Author

Ursula Leguin - Science Fiction Author

28/01/2011

Ursula Le Guin - Science Fiction Author

BBC World Service - The Interview Archive, Ursula Le Guin - Science Fiction Author

Ursula Le Guin gives a lesson in science fiction

Author Ursula Le Guin gives Owen Bennett Jones a lesson in science fiction and talks about how her work has been influenced by anthropology and Taoism.

Author Ursula Le Guin gives Owen Bennett Jones a lesson in science fiction and talks about how her work has been influenced by anthropology and Taoism. 

She also tells the story of Ishi, a Native American who escaped the massacre of his tribe.

(Photo: Ursula Leguin. Credit: Getty Images)

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