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Philip Pullman and Michael Rosen talk about language and writing
Philip Pullman and Michael Rosen talk in depth about language, writing and imagination. They share examples from their own work, discuss the books that influenced them and share who they think they are writing for. Produced by Beth O'Dea.
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Tue 19 May 2020
16:00
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Philip Pullman and Michael Rosen

The two authors in discussion at the studio recording
Broadcasts
- Tue 13 Jan 2015 16:00ѿý Radio 4
- Mon 19 Jan 2015 23:00ѿý Radio 4
- Sat 11 Nov 2017 11:30ѿý Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 11 Nov 2017 21:30ѿý Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 19 May 2020 16:00ѿý Radio 4
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