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Neil Gaiman, Liz Lochhead, Roy Williams

Arts programme. Writer Neil Gaiman on the TV adaptation of his short stories, poet and playwright Liz Lochhead on Moliere, and playwright Roy Williams on Marvin Gaye.

Four of writer Neil Gaiman's short stories have been adapted for television. Likely Stories stars the likes of Johnny Vegas, Rita Tushingham and Kenneth Cranham, and has an original score by Jarvis Cocker. Neil Gaiman talks to John about his journey from writing rock biographies to becoming a million-selling author.

Earlier this year Liz Lochhead stepped down as Makar, or National Poet of Scotland, As her new play opens in Edinburgh, she discusses Thon Man Moliere, and her new collection of poetry, Fugitive Colours.

Plus award-winning writer Roy Williams on his new play Soul, which tells the story of the legendary musician Marvin Gaye. Son of Reverend Marvin Gaye Snr, it was in the church where young Marvin fell in love with music. But sadly, it was the tempestuous relationship between the two men which led to Marvin being shot by his father at point-blank range on April 1st 1984.

Presenter John Wilson
Producer Ella-mai Robey.

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  • Neil Gaiman

    Duration: 10:49

  • Liz Lochhead

    Duration: 07:28

  • Roy Williams

    Duration: 09:27

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman's is on Sky Arts from 26 May 2016.

Image (left, and main image above: Neil Gaiman

Liz Lochhead

Liz Lochhead

Liz Lochhead's poetry collection is published on 26 May 2016.

is at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh until 20 June 2016.

Image: Liz Lochhead

Image credit: Aly Wight

Roy Williams

Roy Williams

Soul by Roy Williams is at the until 11 June 2016 and then transfers to the , London from 15 June - 3 July 2016.

Image: Roy Williams

Image credit: Marc Brenner

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Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Neil Gaiman
Interviewed Guest Liz Lochhead
Interviewed Guest Roy Williams
Producer Ellamai Robey

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