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Jim Naughtie speaks to John Banville about his book Time Pieces: A Dublin Memoir. John Banville had been in the running for the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Period drama. Industrious but introverted Albert hides a secret from the world, especially his fellow staff at a Dublin hotel. Show more
An imagined wartime encounter between author Elizabeth Bowen and actor John Betjeman. Stars Miranda Richardson and Toby Jones. Show more
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Meg Rosoff, best known for her books for young people, talks to Mariella Frostrup about her debut novel for adults, Jonathan Unleashed. Show more
28 minutes
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Sandra Newman discusses her new novel The Country of Ice Cream Star with Mariella Frostrup, plus acclaimed Irish writer John Banville on the book he would never lend. Show more
28 minutes
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John Banville joins Mariella Frostrup to talk about his writing life and his new novel The Blue Guitar, plus discussion on translated fiction for children from around the world. Show more
Anjelica Huston tells the story of the life and work of Irish writer James Joyce - from his impoverished childhood to literary fame and his flight from the Nazis. Show more
Documentary exploring how the Booker Prize revolutionised the world of literary fiction and became a central part of British cultural life. Show more
When Mahler receives a letter - mistakenly addressed to him - it brings his marriage to Alma, his muse, to a crisis point. Written by John Banville. Show more
30 minutes
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Ballet stars Roberto Bolle and Marcelo Gomes on Kings of the Dance; John Banville on writing a Philip Marlowe story; Yves Saint Laurent biopic reviewed; Nicholas Hytner's NT plans. Show more
30 minutes
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Kate Mossman reviews George Michael - Freedom, John Banville discusses his latest novel, Mrs Osmond and Michael Fassbender talks about The Snowman. Show more
28 minutes
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Irish writer John Banville discusses his novel The Sea, which won the Man Booker prize in 2005. James Naughtie presents, and a group of readers join in the conversation. Show more
