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Sam Mendes on Steven Spielberg
Mendes recalls his first meeting, where he got the job of directing American Beauty.
  1. Sam Mendes on Steven Spielberg
    01:43
    Sam Mendes on Steven Spielberg
  2. On the private act of writing a book
    01:37
    On the private act of writing a book
  3. The nature of realism between the reader and the writer
    02:29
    The nature of realism between the reader and the writer
  4. Writer Debbie Horsfield on the financial challenges of making a series like Poldark
    02:41
    Writer Debbie Horsfield on the financial challenges of making a series like Poldark
  5. Did Shakespeare really write his plays?
    01:24
    Did Shakespeare really write his plays?
  6. Ben Miller remembers Professor Brian Cox in a rage
    01:11
    Ben Miller remembers Professor Brian Cox in a rage
  7. The worst 'knock, knock' joke Shakespeare never told
    02:07
    The worst 'knock, knock' joke Shakespeare never told
  8. Michael Palin on growing a moustache for new movies
    02:16
    Michael Palin on growing a moustache for new movies
  9. Sam Mendes on Judi Dench
    01:19
    Sam Mendes on Judi Dench
  10. Susan Calman on growing up gay
    02:42
    Susan Calman on growing up gay
  11. Juliet not Romeo
    01:56
    Juliet not Romeo
  12. Marlon James reads from A Brief History of Seven Killings
    10:32
    Marlon James reads from A Brief History of Seven Killings
  13. Lionel Shriver on 'the outrageous gamble of having a child'
    03:58
    Lionel Shriver on 'the outrageous gamble of having a child'
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