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Tim Minchin, Shami Chakrabarti, David Cronenberg

Presented by Matthew Sweet. With David Cronenberg on his new film and first novel, Shami Chakrabarti on working as a human rights campaigner and Tim Minchin on his graphic novel.

Canadian filmmaker and originator of the body horror genre, David Cronenberg covers topics as wide ranging as consumption, cancer, and creativity as he talks to Matthew Sweet about his debut novel and new film. Shami Chakrabarti discusses her work as a human rights campaigner, and debates the idea of anger as a motivating force with Giles Fraser, who is a priest in the Church of England and forensic psychotherapist Cleo Van Velsen. Plus Tim Minchin on turning Storm, a poem he performed in a live set, into a graphic novel.

David Cronenberg's novel is called Consumed. His film Maps To The Stars certificate 18 is out now
Shami Chakrabarti has written an account of her time leading the campaigning organisation Liberty. The book is called On Liberty
The original animations for the Storm short movie were created by DC Turner and Tracy King co-produced the short film which Tim Minchin has now turned into a graphic novel.

Producer: Ella-mai Robey.

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45 minutes

Chapters

  • Tim Minchin

    Comedian talks about his new animated poem Storm.

    Duration: 09:48

  • The advantages of anger

    Discussion with Shami Chakrabati, Rev Giles Fraser and Dr Cleo Van Velsen

    Duration: 15:52

  • David Cronenberg

    Director talks about his latest film and his first novel Consumed.

    Duration: 18:12

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Sweet
Interviewed Guest David Cronenberg
Interviewed Guest Shami Chakrabarti
Interviewed Guest Tim Minchin
Interviewed Guest Giles Fraser
Interviewed Guest Cleo Van Velsen
Producer Ella-mai Robey

Broadcast

  • Wed 8 Oct 2014 22:00

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