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15/07/2008

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Including an interview with screenwriter Simon Beaufoy, whose latest work is Burn Up, a 2-part thriller about the politics of climate change.

Presented by Mark Lawson.

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Screenwriter Simon Beaufoy discusses his latest project Burn Up, a topical thriller which sees oil executives, environmental activists and politicians clash in the battle between economic success and ecological responsibility.

Why do people record concerts on their mobile phones? The sound quality is normally terrible and the image quality just as bad. The internet is full of such videos, so why do people do it? With concert promoter Harvey Goldsmith, rock critic Robert Sandall and lawyer Duncan Lamont.

American novelist Ethan Canin discusses why he made the switch from doctor to novelist, how this new book mirrors the American presidential election, and the use of writing courses. His novel America America is out in hardback.

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Tue 15 Jul 2008 19:15

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