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2. On the Road

Episode 2 of 5

Martin Amis recalls a publicity tour of the US, where he is 'OJ'ed' and becomes a 'hireling' of his 'own novel'. From 2017.

Martin Amis was one of the most celebrated authors of modern times.

This is a round up of his non-fiction pieces from 1986 to 2016, and this week five compelling topics are aired.

Like many major writers, Martin experienced the highs and lows of the mega author tour.

Travelling across America these experiences are even more comic and strange. Praised by readers, heckled by fellow authors, bumping into Jack Nicholson, it's never a dull moment as a 'hireling of my own novel'.

Read by Bill Nighy.

Producer: Duncan Minshull

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 4 Sep 202403:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderBill Nighy
AuthorMartin Amis
ProducerDuncan Minshall

Broadcasts

  • Tue 3 Oct 201709:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 4 Oct 201700:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 3 Sep 202408:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 3 Sep 202413:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 3 Sep 202419:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 4 Sep 202403:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra