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Hilary Mantel: A Culture Show Special
A profile of Hilary Mantel, the Booker Prize-winning author of Wolf Hall. She talks about her childhood in the north of England and her battles with debilitating illness.
Hilary Mantel is one of Britain's most arresting and original writers. In this intimate and exclusive profile, the Booker Prize-winning author of Wolf Hall talks about her childhood in the north of England, her battles with debilitating illness, and the determination that has driven her to write some of the most moving and memorable fiction of recent years.
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Sun 18 Sep 201101:05
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How to Get Published
Duration: 03:03
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Hilary Mantel: Winning the Booker Prize
Duration: 01:40
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Hilary Mantel |
| Interviewer | James Runcie |
| Director | James Runcie |
| Producer | James Runcie |
| Series Editor | Janet Lee |
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