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Duration: 00:44

David Almond talks about the process of writing his novel Skellig.

Available since: Tue 30 Oct 2012

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Bookclub David Almond - Skellig

James Naughtie talks to David Almond about his prize-winning novel Skellig.

First broadcast: 04 Nov 2012

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