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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 1: You Ask the Questions

The Rub of Time

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Episode 1: You Ask the Questions

You Ask the Questions

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Martin Amis on father Kingsley, his early film acting, smoking roll-ups and other things.

In You Ask the Questions, from his collection of non-fiction (1986-2016), Martin Amis answers questions about Kingsley, his early film acting, smoking roll-ups and other things.

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.

Some time back one of our national newspapers held a Q&A on the page with the author. Questions ranged from the serious to the odd, including views on father Kingsley, the hassle of smoking roll-ups, his child acting days and.. 'what question have you never been asked?'

Questioners Sarah Ridgeway, Tom Forrester, and Charlie Clements. 

Reader Bill Nighy

Producer Duncan Minshull.

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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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