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Great writers have always fascinated their readers. We want to know how they create the characters we love or hate, the evocative settings, and the plots that have us reading late into the night, desperate to know what happens next. This collection of interviews with some of the 20th Century's most-read authors reveals something of those imaginations and the personalities which lie behind some of the greatest modern novels.

W Somerset Maugham — Panorama, W Somerset Maugham

W Somerset Maugham speaks about his new book, in which he discusses his favourite novels.
Kingsley Amis — Monitor, 02/02/1958

Simon Raven converses with Kingsley Amis in Swansea, at the university where he teaches.
Aldous Huxley — Monitor, 12/10/1958

Novelist and essayist Aldous Huxley shares his thoughts on the art of writing.
PG Wodehouse — Monitor, 26/10/1958

PG Wodehouse is interviewed at home in the Hamptons on New York's Long Island.
EM Forster — Monitor, 21/12/1958

EM Forster talks about his life and writing on location at King's College, Cambridge.
TH White in Alderney — Monitor, TH White in Alderney

The writer of The Sword in the Stone talks to Robert Robinson at his Alderney home.
William Golding — Monitor, 25/10/1959

William Golding interview, shortly after the publication of his fourth novel, Free Fall.
Christopher Isherwood — Monitor, 08/11/1959

Christopher Isherwood talks to Robert Robinson about his literary career.
John Wyndham — Tonight, 06/09/1960

Derek Hart speaks to science fiction novelist John Wyndham.
Iris Murdoch — Modern Novelists

Iris Murdoch talks in depth about character and plot with Frank Kermode. (1965)

Release date:
24 May 1965
Lawrence Durrell — Intimations

Lawrence Durrell talks about the impact his life experiences have had on his work. (1965)

Release date:
19 Oct 1965
Robert Graves — Intimations

Poet and novelist Robert Graves shares his views and discusses his influences. (1965)

Release date:
16 Nov 1965
Margaret Drabble: A Place Called Exile — One Pair of Eyes

Novelist Margaret Drabble narrates this documentary about her own life. (1968)

Release date:
09 Mar 1968
30/03/1968 — Release

Edition of the arts series. Interviewees include sculptor Barbara Hepworth. (1968)

Release date:
30 Mar 1968
Daphne du Maurier Talks to Wilfred De'Ath

Author Daphne du Maurier is interviewed in her Cornwall home by Wilfred De'Ath.

Release date:
31 Aug 1971
John Braine: The Magic Is Here and Now — One Pair of Eyes

Novelist John Braine discusses his work and the beliefs that inform it. (1971)

Release date:
13 Nov 1971
Dame Rebecca West — Tonight

The writer Dame Rebecca West in conversation with Ludovic Kennedy. (1976)

Release date:
20 Sep 1976
John Fowles — The Lively Arts

The novelist discusses the subjects and literary forms that feature in his writing. (1977)

Release date:
23 Oct 1977
Len Deighton — The Lively Arts

Melvyn Bragg catches up with Len Deighton in Portugal to discuss his spy novels. (1977)

Release date:
18 Dec 1977
Ian McEwan — The Book Programme

Ian McEwan discusses how his early work is shifting towards longer narratives. (1979)

Release date:
07 Apr 1979
Doris Lessing

Author Doris Lessing discusses her work, personal life and political views. (1980)

Release date:
07 May 1980
Beryl Bainbridge — Motives

Novelist Beryl Bainbridge talks about creating stories with dark undercurrents. (1983)

Release date:
22 Aug 1983
Keith Waterhouse — In Conversation

Keith Waterhouse tells Paul Allen about his Leeds childhood and life as a reporter. (1985)

Release date:
28 May 1985
Face to Face: Anthony Burgess — The Late Show

Anthony Burgess, one of the world's most revered authors, talks to Jeremy Isaacs. (1989)

Release date:
21 Mar 1989

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