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The Deighton File

Novelist Len Deighton talks to Patrick Humphries about his life and writing career, which began with the publication of his spy classic The Ipcress File in 1962.

From the start of his writing career in 1962, Len Deighton has gifted his readers the Harry Palmer spy stories, including The Ipcress File, his compelling accounts of Second World War combat in Fighter and Blitzkrieg, and his experience in the kitchen with the Action Cook Book. Now 80, in this rare interview from 2009, he talks to Patrick Humphries about his life and work.

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30 minutes

Last on

Sat 20 Feb 2016 01:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 26 May 2009 11:30
  • Sun 1 Nov 2009 13:30
  • Fri 19 Feb 2016 06:30
  • Fri 19 Feb 2016 13:30
  • Fri 19 Feb 2016 20:30
  • Sat 20 Feb 2016 01:30

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