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Literary Love and Romance

For Valentine's Day, a special programme devoted to love. Julian Barnes talks about his new novel The Only Story, about a relationship between and older woman and a younger man.

A special programme for Valentine's Day devoted to love and romance. Julian Barnes talks about his new novel The Only Story about a relationship between and older woman and a younger man, there's a new look and a relaunch for publishers Mills and Boon and we celebrate 20 years of the groundbreaking novel Tipping The Velvet.

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 15 Feb 2018 15:30

Chapters

  • Julian Barnes

    Duration: 10:18

  • Kate Welsh celebrates 20 years of Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters

    Duration: 06:49

  • Eva Dolan on looking for love in crime novels

    Duration: 03:11

  • The enduring popularity of Mills and Boon novels

    Duration: 06:32

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Mariella Frostrup
Interviewed Guest Julian Barnes

Broadcasts

  • Sun 11 Feb 2018 16:00
  • Thu 15 Feb 2018 15:30

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