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Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

The ideas shaping our lives today - with artists and thinkers in debates and interviews.

The ideas shaping our lives today - with leading artists and thinkers in extended interview and debate.

Matthew Sweet

Marilynne Robinson

Jane Smiley

Richard Ford

Fiona McLean

Free Thinking: Marilynne Robinson, Jane Smiley, Richard Ford

Marilynne Robinson, Jane Smiley, Richard Ford

26/11/2014

BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking, Marilynne Robinson, Jane Smiley, Richard Ford

In a special edition, Matthew Sweet explores depictions of American life and history.

In a special edition, Matthew Sweet explores depictions of American life and history with authors Marilynne Robinson, Jane Smiley and Richard Ford.

Matthew Sweet looks at depictions of American life and history in a special edition hearing from three American authors: Marilynne Robinson, Jane Smiley and Richard Ford.

Producer Fiona McLean.

You can download this programme by searching in the Arts and Ideas podcasts for the broadcast date.
'Lila' by Marilynne Robinson is published by Virago.
'Let me be Frank with you' by Richard Ford is published by Bloomsbury and
'Some Luck' by Jane Smiley is published by Mantle.
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