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Radio 4,17 Oct 2021,28 mins

SeriesSeries 2

The Confession of Anthony Horowitz

The Confessional

Available for 275 days

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.

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