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Prequels and Sequels, with Bret Easton Ellis and Scott Turow

Mark Lawson reports on the temptations of the pre-quel and the sequel, including interviews with writers Bret Easton Ellis, Armistead Maupin, John Sullivan and Scott Turow.

Mark Lawson reports on the temptations of the prequel and the sequel. Writers Bret Easton Ellis, Armistead Maupin, John Sullivan, Scott Turow and David Almond explain why they have decided to return to popular characters years after they first created them. They also discuss the expectations and reactions of readers and viewers, and reflect on how their approaches to writing have changed over time.

Producer Claire Bartleet.

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Thu 30 Dec 2010 19:15

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