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Aaron Sorkin, Nobel Prize for Literature, Rory Kinnear.

With Mark Lawson, including an interview with Aaron Sorkin, creator of The West Wing. Plus Rory Kinnear on playing Hamlet and news of the winner of the Nobel Prize for literature.

With Mark Lawson, including an interview with Aaron Sorkin, creator of White House drama The West Wing, who has scripted The Social Network, a film about the founders of Facebook.

After Tennant, Law and Simm, actor Rory Kinnear is the latest actor to take on the part of Hamlet. He discusses his leading role in the National Theatre's new production.

And we reflect on the announcement that this year's Nobel Prize for literature has been awarded to Mario Vargas Llosa.

Producer Jack Soper.

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Thu 7 Oct 2010 19:15
麻豆社 Radio 4

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  • AARON SORKIN

    Aaron Sorkin, creator of White House drama The West Wing, who has scripted The Social Network, a film about the founders of Facebook.

    Duration: 12:04

  • NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE

    We reflect on the announcement that this year's Nobel Prize for literature has been awarded to Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa.

    Duration: 08:13

  • RORY KINNEAR

    Rory Kinnear discusses his leading role in a new production of Hamlet at the National Theatre.

    Duration: 07:34

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  • Thu 7 Oct 2010 19:15
    麻豆社 Radio 4

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