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6 Music takes a look at the musical influences of some of the UK's most successful writers

BBC 6 Music takes a closer look at the musical influences of some of the UK's most successful novelists, and how they weave those influences through their work.

Paperback Writers: David Mitchell

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David Mitchell

30/10/2016

BBC Radio 6 Music - Paperback Writers, David Mitchell

Best-selling author David Mitchell chooses a selection of his favourite songs.

Best-selling author David Mitchell plays songs by some of his favourite artists, and talks about how they have shaped his life personally, and his career as a writer.

Best-selling author David Mitchell (not the comedian) plays songs by some of his favourite artists, and talks about how they have shaped his life personally, and his career as a writer. 

His selection includes Sufjan Stevens, Elvis Costello, PJ Harvey, Talking Heads and Kate Bush.

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