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Michael Frayn

Mark Lawson talks to Michael Frayn about his life and 50-year career writing novels, plays, philosophy, memoirs, screenplays, translations, farce, tragedy, verse and drama.

Mark Lawson talks to the distinguished playwright and novelist Michael Frayn about his life and 50-year career. In this reflective interview Frayn discusses the craft of writing farce, fiction and film, the childhood tragedy that has underpinned his life and how his next novel 'will probably be the last nail in my coffin'.

Since his early days as a newspaper reporter Frayn has carved a versatile career in novels, plays, philosophy, memoirs, screenplays, translations, farce, tragedy, verse and drama. He has garnered countless awards for his work applauding the wit of Noises Off, the intellectual agility of Copenhagen and the tenderness of Spies. As he continues to write in his seventies, he remains one of our most prolific and respected writers.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 11 Oct 2011 23:20

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Mark Lawson
Interviewed Guest Michael Frayn
Producer Louise Bourner
Director Louise Bourner
Executive Producer Eamon Hardy

Broadcasts

  • Tue 11 Oct 2011 22:00
  • Tue 11 Oct 2011 23:20

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