Booker Prize shortlist; Ken Loach
Mark Lawson discusses the Booker Prize shortlist with chair of judges Stella Rimington, and interviews film-maker Ken Loach, who celebrated his 75th birthday earlier this year.
With Mark Lawson.
Stella Rimington, chair of judges for the Man Booker Prize 2011, discusses this year's shortlist of contenders: Julian Barnes, Carol Birch, Patrick deWitt, Esi Edugyan, Stephen Kelman and A D Miller.
Leading British film maker Ken Loach celebrated his 75th birthday this year. His first film Kes is re-released in cinemas this week and the British Film Institute is celebrating with a season of his films, including Cathy Come Home, Land and Freedom and Looking For Eric. Ken Loach talks to Mark about film, censorship and having his children follow in his footsteps.
The latest play by the award-winning debbie tucker green is inspired by the process of truth and reconciliation in countries from South Africa to Bosnia and Northern Ireland. Writer Kamila Shamsie reviews.
Producer Nicki Paxman.
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Man Booker Prize 2011
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Man Booker Prize 2011
Mark Lawson and Stella Rimmington discuss the shortlist for the 2011 Man Booker Prize
Duration: 09:45
Ken Loach
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Ken Loach
Film director Ken Loach talks about his career as a BFI season of his films is launched
Duration: 12:35
truth and reconciliation
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truth and reconciliation
Writer Kamila Shamsie reviews truth and reconciliation by debbie tucker green
Duration: 05:12
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- Tue 6 Sep 2011 19:15麻豆社 Radio 4 FM
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