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Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media

Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books

Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books, talking to authors and publishers and unearthing lost classics

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Open Book: Ali Smith, Easter eggs in fiction, Cate Blanchett's Books to Live By

Ali Smith, Easter eggs in fiction, Cate Blanchett's Books to Live By

BBC Radio 4 - Open Book, Ali Smith, Easter eggs in fiction, Cate Blanchett's Books to Live By

Ali Smith discusses her new novel Spring, the third instalment of her seasonal quartet.

Ali Smith discusses her new novel, Spring, and John Mullan and James Smythe explore the best examples of hidden jokes, or 'Easter eggs', in fiction.

Ali Smith discusses Spring, the third instalment of her seasonal quartet, which she's written at speed to reflect current events.

John Mullan and James Smythe explore the best examples of hidden messages and jokes, or 'Easter Eggs', in fiction.

And Cate Blanchett invites Mariella to explore some of the books that have shaped her, as part of the podcast series Books to Live By.

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