Martha Kearney and panellists Germaine Greer, Joanne Harris, Dan Stevens and Sam Leith review the books shortlisted for this year's Man Booker Prize.
Front Row
Russell Brand; Costa Book Awards; Carrie
30 minutes
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Arts news, reviews and interviews with Mark Lawson, including the live announcement of this year's Costa Book Awards shortlists and an interview with the comedian Russell Brand. Show more
The Culture Show reviews the six shortlisted books for Britain's most prestigious award for nonfiction and asks which book will win the coveted prize. Show more
A Good Read
Deborah Bull and Sam Leith
30 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Sam Leith and Deborah Bull discuss books by Mervyn Peake, John Berryman and Gabriel Garcia Márquez. From 2016. Show more
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Costa Book Awards; 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen; Mexico's cultural leaders
30 minutes
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Costa Book Awards category winners revealed, Steve McQueen talks about 12 Years a Slave, plus the first in a series looking at culture in emerging economies, beginning with Mexico. Show more