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The Radio 2 Book Club with Ian McEwan

20/10/2014

BBC Radio 2 - Simon Mayo Drivetime, The Radio 2 Book Club with Ian McEwan

Simon Mayo talks to author Ian McEwan about his latest novel The Children Act.

Simon Mayo welcomes best-selling author Ian McEwan to the Radio 2 Book Club to discuss his latest novel The Children Act, and Harry Redknapp joins Matt Williams in the sport.

Simon welcomes bestselling author Ian McEwan to the Radio 2 Book Club, to discuss his latest novel The Children Act.

Ian McEwan's works have earned him worldwide critical acclaim. He has been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize for Fiction numerous times and was awarded a CBE in 2000. The Children Act is the latest Radio 2 Book Club choice. It follows the story of Fiona Maye, a leading High Court judge, who is presiding over cases in the family court. She is renowned for her fierce intelligence, exactitude and sensitivity. But her professional success belies private sorrow and domestic strife. There is a lingering regret of her childlessness, and now her marriage of thirty years is in crisis.

We'll also unleash a brand new Confession and play your oldie suggestions. Plus Matt Williams is joined by former Spurs boss and current Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp to talk about his new book of football memories.

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