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Episode 5

Andrew O'Hagan reveals the truth behind his difficult collaboration with Julian Assange in an extract from his new collection of essays, The Secret Life. Read by the author.

In an extract from his new collection of essays, THE SECRET LIFE, Andrew O'Hagan reveals the truth behind his difficult collaboration with Julian Assange. As Canongate prepares to publish its unauthorised biography of the Wikileaks editor, ghostwriter O'Hagan reflects on his relationship with the controversial figure and the failure of a project with so much promise.
Read by the author
Abridged by Rosemary Goring
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie.

15 minutes

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Sat 17 Jun 2017 00:30

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Role Contributor
Reader Andrew O'Hagan
Author Andrew O'Hagan
Abridger Rosemary Goring
Producer Eilidh McCreadie

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  • Fri 16 Jun 2017 09:45
  • Sat 17 Jun 2017 00:30

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