Hilary Mantel discusses The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher

The author discusses her story, shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award 2015, with John Wilson.

First broadcast on Front Row, 23 September 2015.

24 September 2015

6 minutes

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BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2015

BBC National Short Story Award 2015—BBC National Short Story Award
All the short stories nominated for the 2015 award, and with interviews with each writer.

Schools participate in the BBC National Short Story Award - Student Choice - from 2015
Duration: 04:22
Jeremy Page discusses Do it Now, Jump the Table
Duration: 06:26
Frances Leviston discusses Broderie Anglaise
Duration: 05:48
Mark Haddon discusses Bunny
Duration: 05:18

Point Blank by Testament
Duration: 03:20
Short Story Writing Tips: "Edit, edit, edit."
Duration: 00:43
Short Story Writing Tips: "Surprise yourself, and let yourself be surprised"
Duration: 00:37
Short Story Writing Tips: "Revisit the stories that have baffled and exhilarated you"
Duration: 00:27