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Novelist David Mitchell; Keane; and a review of Money

With Mark Lawson. David Mitchell discusses his new novel, set in Japan at the turn of the nineteenth century; and a review of the television adaptation of Martin Amis' Money.

With Mark Lawson. The author David Mitchell, whose previous novels Cloud Atlas and number9dream were shortlisted for the Booker, discusses his latest: The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, set in Japan at the turn of the nineteenth century.

Tom Chaplin and Richard Hughes from the band Keane speak about the release of their new EP Night Train, the introduction of guitars into their music and their feelings about David Cameron using one of their tracks as walk-on music.

An adaptation of Martin Amis' cult novel Money is the latest instalment from 大象传媒 Two's 1980s season. Nick Frost and Jerry Hall star in the satirical take on greed, excess and ambition. Hermione Lee reviews.

Producer Georgia Mann.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • KEANE

    Tom Chaplin and Richard Hughes from the band Keane on their new EP Night Train and their feelings about David Cameron using one of their tracks.

    Duration: 09:52

  • MONEY

    Martin Amis's cult novel Money, adapted by 大象传媒 Two, stars Nick Frost and Jerry Hall. Hermione Lee reviews this satirical take on 1980s greed, excess and ambition.

    Duration: 05:53

  • DAVID MITCHELL

    David Mitchell discusses his latest novel: The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, set in Japan at the turn of the 19th century.

    Duration: 07:51

  • COLUMN: SONGS WITHIN SONGS

    David Quantick reflects on records which reference other records.

    Duration: 04:05

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  • Mon 17 May 2010 19:15

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