Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo reflects on the success of his novel War Horse and the theme of war in his books, and discusses his relationship with his father and friendship with Ted Hughes.

An extended interview with the author and former children's laureate Michael Morpurgo, who has written over 100 books.

Morpurgo reflects on the huge success of his novel War Horse, which was adapted into a successful National Theatre production and into a film by Steven Spielberg, the recurring theme of war in his books such as Private Peaceful, and his most recent novel Listen to the Moon, which centres on a survivor of the sinking of the passenger liner the Lusitania in 1915.

Morpurgo also discusses his relationship with his father, the celebrated actor Tony Van Bridge, his friendship with the late poet laureate Ted Hughes, and considers whether the role of a children's writer is to introduce young readers to adult issues.

1 hour

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Mark Lawson
Interviewed Guest Michael Morpurgo
Executive Producer Pauline Law
Producer Mark Crossan

Broadcast

Authors Live: Michael Morpurgo

The author discusses his work and answers questions from an audience of schoolchildren

Mark Lawson Talks To... Mark Lawson

The broadcaster interviews himself about the art of the celebrity interview.