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Paperback Writers: Esther Freud

As part of 6 Music Celebrates: The Written Word, Paperback Writers takes a closer look at the musical influences of some of the UK's most successful novelists, and how they weave those influences through their work.

The series continues with novelist Esther Freud daughter of the artist Lucian Freud. Her debut novel, Hideous Kinky was shortlisted for the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize and was made into a film starring Kate Winslet. Esther's latest novel Lucky Break is a series of short stories set in the world of acting.

Esther will be sharing some of her favourite songs including Patsy Cline, The Faces, The Clash and The Arctic Monkeys.

Duration:

13 minutes