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Ben Elton on the book he was “always going to write”
Duration: 02:02
Comedian, novelist and musical writer Ben Elton tells John Wilson about the true story behind his new book and how it was one he was "always going to write".
Two Brothers, inspired by his family history, tells the tale of adopted brothers who go on to fight on opposite sides of the second world war.
Available since: Fri 16 Nov 2012
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Front Row Ben Elton, Danny Boyle on regional theatre cuts, computer art
Ben Elton, Danny Boyle on regional theatre funding cuts, and early computer art.
First broadcast: 15 Nov 2012
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