Samuel Johnson Prize 2013
The Culture Show reviews the six shortlisted books for Britain's most prestigious award for nonfiction and asks which book will win the coveted prize.
The Culture Show reviews the six shortlisted books for Britain's most prestigious award for nonfiction and asks which book will win the coveted prize. The list has never been more eclectic or thought provoking, spanning poetry to politics, taking in our relationship with Roman Britain but also modern Afghanistan, even raising questions about how we commemorate our war dead and why we need bumblebees.
The reviewers this year are all former judges of the prize including literary critic and author Diana Athill and journalist Jim Naughtie. Meanwhile publisher Jamie Byng explains why it's never been a more exciting time for nonfiction and gives his verdict on which book deserves to win.
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Winner: 'The Pike'
Duration: 02:13
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Return of a King
Duration: 02:35
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Margaret Thatcher: Not For Turning
Duration: 01:56
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A Sting in the Tale
Duration: 01:52
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Jamie Byng |
Director | Georgina Leslie |
Series Editor | Janet Lee |
Participant | Diana Athill |
Participant | James Naughtie |
Participant | Sam Leith |
Participant | Stella Tillyard |
Broadcasts
- Wed 30 Oct 2013 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland
- Wed 30 Oct 2013 23:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland
- Tue 26 Nov 2013 10:05
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