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15/10/2009

Phil Williams, sitting in for Simon Mayo, speaks to Danny Boyle, Janet Street Porter and Eoin Colfer who was commissioned to write the sixth Hitchhicker's Guide to the Galaxy book.

Phil Williams sits in for Simon Mayo. Guests include movie director Danny Boyle, who's supporting the National Schools Film Week, Janet Street Porter, whose new book is "Don't Let the B*s Get You Down" and Eoin Colfer, the author commissioned to write a sequel to the late Douglas Adams' "Hitchhicker's Guide to the Galaxy" series.

The book reviewers will be in with authors Robert Harris and Audrey Niffenegger.

3 hours

Last on

Thu 15 Oct 2009 13:00

Chapters

  • BNP's Simon Darby: "We were forced into a corner"

    The deputy leader of the British National Party says they couldn't afford to fight the Equalities & Human Rights Commission, so chose to concede rather than face potential costs of 拢1 million.

    Duration: 08:31

  • Janet Street Porter's A-Z of everything

    The fiery journalist and presenter on her new book, Don't Let the B*s Get You Down. It purports to help you with everything in life from giving presents to dumping partners.

    Duration: 25:30

  • Danny Boyle on no longer Slumming it

    The Oscar-winning director on life after Slumdog Millionnaire, including a new project in the spring and the chances of a Trainspotting 2.

    Duration: 09:20

Broadcast

  • Thu 15 Oct 2009 13:00