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The Rub of Time

Episode 1: You Ask the Questions

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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. Show more

Book of the Week

The Rub of Time

Episode 2: On the Road

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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

Book of the Week

The Rub of Time

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

In two pieces about the late novelist JG Ballard, his friend Martin Amis describes a kindly, genial man, originator of some of the most unnerving science fiction of modern times. Show more

Book of the Week

The Rub of Time

Episode 5: Tennis

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

From his new collection of non-fiction (1986-2016), Martin Amis recalls some great hitters during his tennis playing days, and why eventually he gave up the beautiful game. Show more

Book of the Week

The Rub of Time

Episode 3: Iris Murdoch: Age Will Win

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Martin Amis muses on the life and work of novelist Iris Murdoch, describing her portrayal on celluloid, her eccentric domesticity and her later descent as Alzheimer's takes hold. Show more