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David Tennant, second novels, Brits and Oscars - who are they for?

David Tennant on the final series of Broadchurch. Plus finding the nation's favourite second novel and at Brits and Oscars time, we ask who cares about awards?

David Tennant discusses his return to the Dorset coast in the final series of the ITV crime drama Broadchurch which begins next week. The actor also gives his response to the secrecy surrounding the script of the new series and the challenge he faced not being allowed to know the full storyline before shooting began.

The Royal Society of Literature has launched a vote to find the Nation's Favourite second novel. Chair of Judges Alex Clark explains the challenges of writing a second novel and talks through the list, which ranges from Pride and Prejudice to David Walliams's Mr Stink.

In the middle of awards season, and following controversies around race at both last year's Brits and Oscars, we ask if awards are still relevant and who they're actually for. Film journalist and President of the Critic Circle Anna Smith gives us an insight into the role of a judge, and music commentator Jacqueline Springer discusses whether a wake-up call has been heeded.

Presented by: John Wilson
Produced by: Rebecca Armstrong.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • David Tennant

    Duration: 11:50

  • Second Novels

    Duration: 06:10

  • Awards?

    Duration: 07:21

  • Mumbling on TV

    Duration: 02:59

Broadchurch

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David Tennant and John Wilson

Broadchurch Series 3 begins on ITV on 27 Feb at 9 pm 

Main image: David Tennant in Broadchurch
Photo credit: Sister Pictures

Royal Society of Literature's Vote on Nation's Favourite Second Novel

Royal Society of Literature's Vote on Nation's Favourite Second Novel
's Vote on the Nation's Favourite Second Novel 

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Role Contributor
Presenter John Wilson
Producer Rebecca Armstrong
Interviewed Guest David Tennant
Interviewed Guest Alex Clark
Interviewed Guest Jacqueline Springer

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