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The Confession of Anthony Horowitz

Episode 2 of 6

Horrid relatives, parenting skills and comic fantasies. Stephen Mangan’s confessional interviews continue with Anthony Horowitz. From 2021.

Stephen Mangan’s comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Stephen Mangan invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions' to him.

This is a cue for some rich and varied storytelling, and surprising insights as their confessions are put under the microscope. Settle back for a stimulating journey through the realms of shame, regret, guilt and toe-curling embarrassment

This time, Stephen meets the prolific novelist and screen writer Anthony Horowitz - author of Foyle’s War and Alex Rider novels.

Subjects up for discussion - posthumous revenge, family relationships and the delights of making things up at inappropriate moments.

Written and presented by Stephen Mangan.

With extra material by Nick Doody.

Producer: Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in 2021.

9 months left to listen

28 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Sun 17 Oct 202119:15
  • Fri 22 Oct 202107:30
  • Fri 22 Oct 202117:30
  • Fri 22 Oct 202122:00
  • Sat 23 Oct 202105:30
  • Tue 25 Apr 202323:00
  • Mon 22 Apr 202422:30