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Martin Amis

HARDtalk speaks to Martin Amis, the 'enfant terrible' of British literature. His books are filled with greed, lust, addiction and ignorance. So, what exactly are they celebrating?

Stephen Sackur speaks to Martin Amis, an author who was pigeon-holed early in his career as the 'enfant terrible' of the British literary world. Four decades on, he remains one of the most successful and closely scrutinised novelists of his generation. His books are filled with greed, lust, addiction and ignorance, and yet he suggests he writes in a celebratory spirit. So, what exactly is he celebrating?

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 17 Jun 201320:30GMT
BBC News except UK

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Credits

InterviewerStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestMartin Amis

Broadcasts

  • Mon 17 Jun 201303:30GMT
    BBC News except UK
  • Mon 17 Jun 201308:30GMT
    BBC News except UK
  • Mon 17 Jun 201314:30GMT
    BBC News except UK
  • Mon 17 Jun 201320:30GMT
    BBC News except UK