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Serialised book readings, featuring works from various genres

Serialised book readings, featuring works of non-fiction, biography, autobiography, travel, diaries, essays, humour and history

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Book of the Week: The Rub of Time

Bill Nighy

Martin Amis

Duncan Minshall

Book of the Week: The Rub of Time: Episode 2: On the Road

The Rub of Time

Episode 2

Episode 2: On the Road

On the Road

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, The Rub of Time, On the Road

Martin Amis recalls a publicity tour of the US, where he is 'OJ'ed'.

Martin Amis recalls a publicity tour of the US, where he is 'OJ'ed' and becomes a 'hireling' of his 'own novel'.

Martin Amis is one of the most celebrated authors of modern times. A new collection rounds up his non-fiction pieces from 1986 to 2016, and this week five compelling topics are aired.

Like many major writers, he has experienced the highs and lows of the mega author tour. Travelling across America these experiences are even more comic and strange. Praised by readers, heckled by fellow authors, bumping into Jack Nicholson, it's never a dull moment as a 'hireling of my own novel'.

Reader Bill Nighy

Producer Duncan Minshull.

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

Readings from a collection of non-fiction pieces by Martin Amis from 1986 to 2016.

By Martin Amis. Readings from a collection of the author's non-fiction pieces from 1986 to 2016. Read by Bill Nighy.

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