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Stephen King - Writer
Stephen Sackur interviews prolific writer Stephen King. He's written more than 60 books and sold close to 400 million copies. Films like The Shining, Carrie and Stand by Me are all based on his stories. He's been writing horror for half a century - how has our appetite for fear evolved?
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Tue 20 Apr 202115:30
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Stephen King: Fearful fiction can be cathartic
Duration: 02:02
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Stephen King |
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