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Ariel Dorfman – Writer

Stephen Sackur speaks to acclaimed novelist and playwright Ariel Dorfman. Do we have it in us to overcome our worst instincts?

Stephen Sackur speaks to acclaimed novelist and playwright Ariel Dorfman. His life has been shaped by political upheaval and exile. He fled Chile after General Pinochet seized power in 1973 and his books were banned and burned. Dorfman's work explores humankind's capacity for sin and salvation. Do we have it in us to overcome our worst instincts?

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 26 Oct 202103:30GMT
BBC News UK HD & UK only

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Credits

PresenterStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestAriel Dorfman

Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 Oct 202123:30GMT
    BBC News UK HD & UK only
  • Mon 25 Oct 202103:30GMT
    BBC News UK HD & UK only
  • Mon 25 Oct 202123:30GMT
    BBC News UK HD & UK only
  • Tue 26 Oct 202103:30GMT
    BBC News UK HD & UK only