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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.

***The Interview is no longer broadcast on-air but you can listen to our archive below.***

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: Diana Athill, British Writer

Diana Athill, British Writer

04/03/2011

BBC World Service - The Interview Archive, Diana Athill, British Writer

Diana Athill shares her thoughts of old age and dying

Diana Athill on the difficult topics of old age and dying.

British writer Diana Athill is in her 90s. she has written about the difficult topics of old age and dying. 

She talks to Carrie Gracie about her approach to the final years and the best times of her life.

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