Tim Minchin, Shami Chakrabarti, David Cronenberg
Presented by Matthew Sweet. With David Cronenberg on his new film and first novel, Shami Chakrabarti on working as a human rights campaigner and Tim Minchin on his graphic novel.
Canadian filmmaker and originator of the body horror genre, David Cronenberg covers topics as wide ranging as consumption, cancer, and creativity as he talks to Matthew Sweet about his debut novel and new film. Shami Chakrabarti discusses her work as a human rights campaigner, and debates the idea of anger as a motivating force with Giles Fraser, who is a priest in the Church of England and forensic psychotherapist Cleo Van Velsen. Plus Tim Minchin on turning Storm, a poem he performed in a live set, into a graphic novel.
David Cronenberg's novel is called Consumed. His film Maps To The Stars certificate 18 is out now
Shami Chakrabarti has written an account of her time leading the campaigning organisation Liberty. The book is called On Liberty
The original animations for the Storm short movie were created by DC Turner and Tracy King co-produced the short film which Tim Minchin has now turned into a graphic novel.
Producer: Ella-mai Robey.
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Tim Minchin
Comedian talks about his new animated poem Storm.
Duration: 09:48
The advantages of anger
Discussion with Shami Chakrabati, Rev Giles Fraser and Dr Cleo Van Velsen
Duration: 15:52
David Cronenberg
Director talks about his latest film and his first novel Consumed.
Duration: 18:12
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Role Contributor Presenter Matthew Sweet Interviewed Guest David Cronenberg Interviewed Guest Shami Chakrabarti Interviewed Guest Tim Minchin Interviewed Guest Giles Fraser Interviewed Guest Cleo Van Velsen Producer Ella-mai Robey Broadcast
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