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Lionel Shriver's new book Mania, Tyrell Williams on Red Pitch

Lionel Shriver on her funny and provocative new novel, Mania; cuts in arts courses at university; and Tyrell Williams on his play Red Pitch.

Lionel Shriver on her latest novel Mania, in which she creates an alternative USA where the Mental Parity Movement insists that everyone is equally clever. Can a friendship between two women survive when they hold polarised views on this particular “culture war”?

Why are universities all over the country closing arts courses and cutting jobs? Front Row investigates and considers the consequences.

Playwright Tyrell Williams talks about his acclaimed play Red Pitch, about three young lads dreaming of football stardom. But what happens when their local football pitch is under threat, as a result of gentrification?

Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Julian May

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  • Wed 17 Apr 2024 19:15

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