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The Radio 2 Book Club with Ian McEwan

Simon Mayo welcomes best-selling author Ian McEwan to the Radio 2 Book Club to discuss his latest novel The Children Act, and Harry Redknapp joins Matt Williams in the sport.

Simon welcomes bestselling author Ian McEwan to the Radio 2 Book Club, to discuss his latest novel The Children Act.

Ian McEwan's works have earned him worldwide critical acclaim. He has been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize for Fiction numerous times and was awarded a CBE in 2000. The Children Act is the latest Radio 2 Book Club choice. It follows the story of Fiona Maye, a leading High Court judge, who is presiding over cases in the family court. She is renowned for her fierce intelligence, exactitude and sensitivity. But her professional success belies private sorrow and domestic strife. There is a lingering regret of her childlessness, and now her marriage of thirty years is in crisis.

We'll also unleash a brand new Confession and play your oldie suggestions. Plus Matt Williams is joined by former Spurs boss and current Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp to talk about his new book of football memories.

1 hour, 55 minutes

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Mon 20 Oct 2014 17:05
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  • Eric Clapton

    I Shot The Sheriff

    • Hits Of The World 1974-1975 (Various Artists).
    • Polyphon.

  • Georgie Fame

    The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde

    • 30 Years Of Number Ones, Vol 5 (Var).
    • Connoisseur.

  • Etta James

    Something's Got A Hold On Me

    • Etta James- The Genuine Article.
    • Mca/Chess.

  • Meck

    Thunder In My Heart Again (feat. Leo Sayer)

    • (CD Single).
    • Free2air.

  • Pink Floyd

    Louder Than Words

  • Elvis Presley

    Jailhouse Rock

    • Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.

  • Paul Simon

    Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard

    • The Paul Simon Anthology (Disc 1).
    • Warner Bros.
    • 3.

  • Status Quo

    Down Down

    • Aquostic (Stripped Bare).
    • Rhino.
    • 012.

  • The Style Council

    Shout To The Top

    • Billy Elliot O.S.T. - Various Artists.
    • Polydor.

  • Texas

    Don't Talk To Me About Love

    • Sounds Of The 80s.
    • Warner Bros.

  • Thin Lizzy

    Waiting For An Alibi

    • Thin Lizzy - Greatest Hits.
    • Universal Music.

  • U2

    Every Breaking Wave

    • Songs Of Innocence.
    • Island.
    • 002.

  • Ward Thomas

    Way Back When

    • (CD Single).
    • WTW Music.
    • 1.

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  • Mon 20 Oct 2014 17:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2