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David Yates on directing Harry Potter; 成人快手 Short Story shortlist

With Mark Lawson, including news of the five writers on the shortlist for the 成人快手 National Short Story Award. The stories will be broadcast next week on Radio 4.

With Mark Lawson.

Tonight sees the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1. The seventh and final book in J.K. Rowling's series has been made into two films, both directed by David Yates who also directed the previous two Harry Potters. David Yates discusses the challenges and pleasures of directing the final instalment of the adventures of Harry, Hermione and Ron.

James Naughtie, Chair of the Judges of the 成人快手 National Short Story Award 2010, announces the five authors shortlisted for this year's prize. Mark discusses this year's entries with James Naughtie and Shena Mackay who is one of the judges. The winner of the 拢15,000 prize will be announced on Front Row on Monday 29 November.

The neurologist and best-selling writer Oliver Sacks's latest book The Mind's Eye examines the personal stories of people who have lost their perception in different ways and illustrates the adaptive power of the human brain. Unusually, Sacks includes his own case study in the book, examining his experience of cancer of the eye.

When Neil Diamond appeared at the recent 成人快手 Electric Proms, he sang I'm a Believer - a song he wrote, but which is usually heard in the version by The Monkees. David Hepworth discusses the songwriters who reclaim songs made famous by others - including Bruce Springsteen's version of his song Because The Night, a chart hit for Patti Smith.

Producer Philippa Ritchie.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • David Yates

    An interview with Harry Potter director David Yates.

    Duration: 08:27

  • 成人快手 National Short Story Award 2010

    James Naughtie and Shena Mackay announce the shortlist.

    Duration: 05:43

  • Oliver Sacks

    The neurologist and best-selling writer Oliver Sacks on his latest book.

    Duration: 08:21

  • Reclaiming Songs

    David Hepworth discusses the songwriters who reclaim songs made famous by others.

    Duration: 05:09

Broadcast

  • Thu 11 Nov 2010 19:15

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