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30/09/2009

Simon speaks to Ricky Gervais about his new film The Invention of Lying, and is joined by travel writer and historian William Dalrymple. Plus a discussion of the Lisbon treaty.

Simon speaks to Ricky Gervais about his new film The Invention of Lying. He is joined by travel writer and historian William Dalrymple and also speaks to stars of the West End production of The Shawshank Redemption.

Following the Sun's decision to support the Conservatives we hear from their Political Editor Trevor Kavanagh, Vincent Moss of the Sunday Mirror and Professor John Curtice of the University of Strathclyde.

Plus a discussion of the issues surrounding the Lisbon Treaty as Ireland prepares to vote on it again, Freeview re-tuning and Champions League chat.

3 hours

Last on

Wed 30 Sep 2009 13:00

Chapters

  • William Dalrymple on Nine Lives: in Search of the Sacred in Modern India, pt 1

    Part one of the interview about his book exploring faith and tradition in modern India

    Duration: 28:01

  • William Dalrymple on Nine Lives: in Search of the Sacred in Modern India, pt 2

    Part two of the interview about his book exploring faith and tradition in modern India

    Duration: 09:25

  • Shawkshank Redemption hits West End

    Kevin Anderson and Reg E Cathey tell Simon about the stage version of the movie.

    Duration: 12:24

Broadcast

  • Wed 30 Sep 2009 13:00