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Last broadcast on Sat, 4 Jul 2009, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4.
Synopsis
Real life stories in which listeners talk about the issues that matter to them. Fi Glover is joined by the Irish novelist John Boyne. With poetry from Luke Wright.
Studio Guest :: John Boyne
John Boyne is a novelist best known for his book The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
John's new book, The House Of Special Purpose is published by Doubleday.
Topical Stories :: Fraud
Raj Gill turned £7000 into £7 million in just two years by dealing in stocks and shares, making him one of the most successful lone traders the City has ever seen. But within a couple of years he had lost the lot, having entrusted £10 million pounds to a broker.
Extraordinary Stories :: Anne Crosby
Anne's son Mathew was born in London in 1964 with Down's Syndrome. 1960’s Britain didn’t give him the kind of welcome that he could hope for, and deserve, now but Matthew’s arrival in the world was the start of a life of conflicting emotions for him and his family.
'Matthew' by Anne Crosby is published by Haus Publishing.
I Was There :: Dad's Army
Listener Trevor Kent just happened to be in Chalfont St Giles in 1970 when the movie of Dad's Army was being filmed...don't panic Captain Mainwaring!
Inheritance Tracks :: Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben is a best selling American crime writer. He inherited 'Jungleland' by Bruce Springsteen and passes on 'Seasons of Love' from the soundtrack to the musical Rent.
Harlan Coben's latest novel 'Long Lost' is published by Orion.
Poet :: Luke Wright
Luke Wright takes the noble art of poetry by the scruff of the neck and turns it into something that can delight audiences at comedy clubs, indie gigs and literary festivals.
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