Front Row - Ian McEwan, recorded before an audience in Edinburgh
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Mark Lawson interviews Ian McEwan, as he publishes his new novel Sweet Tooth, in an edition recorded before an audience at the Edinburgh Festival.
Mark Lawson interviews Ian McEwan, as he publishes a new novel Sweet Tooth, in an edition recorded before an audience at the Edinburgh Festival.
Ian McEwan reveals the inspiration for Sweet Tooth, which is set in the early 1970s, and brings together the worlds of British espionage and literary ambition.
He also discusses how he has plagiarised himself, considers the role his family background has played in his life and work, and reflects on whether he would ever write a memoir.
Producer Ella-mai Robey.
- Broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 7:15PM Wed, 22 Aug 2012
- Available until 12:00AM Thu, 1 Jan 2099
- First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7:15PM Wed, 22 Aug 2012
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- Duration 30 minutes
