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Hector Abad, Horror fiction
Colombian novelist Hector Abad joins Mariella Frostrup to discuss his family saga The Farm.
Colombian novelist Hector Abad joins Mariella Frostrup to discuss ideas of inheritance and escape in his new family saga The Farm.
Novelist Laura Purcell and Professor Darryl Jones of Trinity Dublin reflect on what booming horror fiction sales can tell us about contemporary anxieties.
We hear about the hottest books and trends from this year's Frankfurt Book Fair and actor Adrian Edmondson shares the book he'd never lend.
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Thu 18 Oct 201815:30
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Mariella Frostrup |
| Interviewed Guest | Hector Abad |
| Unknown | Philip Jones |
| Interviewed Guest | Laura Purcell |
| Interviewed Guest | Daryll Jones |
| Interviewed Guest | Adrian Edmondson |
Broadcasts
- Sun 14 Oct 201816:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 18 Oct 201815:30BBC Radio 4
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