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World Service,11 Jun 2004,22 mins

Andrea Levy And The Orange Prize for Fiction.

Everywoman

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The Orange Prize For Fiction, set up to give more prominence to female novelists, has just been won by British author Andrea Levy for Small Island. The show talks to Andrea and hears excerpts from her book. Also on the programme: A look at the Nigerian warrior queen who disposed of her suitors in a ruthless way. Plus, the first Afghan women competing at the Olympic Games discuss their goals.

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