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World Service,27 Aug 2005,53 mins

Andre Brink On Cupido Cockroach

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South African novelist Andre Philippus Brink celebrates his 70th birthday with the publication of a new book, Preying Mantis, based round the almost mythical character of Cupido Cockroach. He explains his inspiration for the character. Also on the programme: Reggae Queen Marcia Griffiths describes touring with Bob Marley. Plus, director Nora Ephron discuses her new Bewitched movie.

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