BBC International Short Story Award, Mumford and Sons
John Wilson reports live from the BBC International Short Story Award ceremony with news of the winner, and also talks to members of the band Mumford and Sons.
John Wilson reports live from the BBC International Short Story Award ceremony, where chair of judges Clive Anderson presents the winner with the £15,000 prize.
John also talks to members of the band Mumford and Sons about their latest album, Babel, their encounter with the Obamas and borrowing a line or two from a Booker Prize winner.
Producer Rebecca Nicholson.
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Mumford & Sons meet the Obamas
Duration: 02:40
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BBC International Short Story Award
The BBC International Short Story Award ceremony.
Duration: 16:51
Mumford and Sons
Interview with Mumford and Sons about their latest album, Babel.
Duration: 11:51
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- Tue 2 Oct 201219:15BBC Radio 4
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