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A visit to the study of the pioneer of the modern pop-up book

Michael Palin talks about how keeping a diary has helped him deal with his sister’s suicide

Has history taught us a lesson? Andrew Marr discusses the climate change and credit crunch

Find out why Conn Iggulden has snubbed fairies… Click this way to find out more about The Book Show

Find out whether author and historian Alison Weir thinks Anne Boleyn deserved her label of ‘femme fatale’. Click this way to find out more about The Book Show >>

Mariella asks ‘Can comedy help us be serious about history?’ Click this way to find out more about The Book Show >>

John Carey talks about William Golding’s relationship with his most famous novel, Lord of the Flies.

Has Sue Townsend been too harsh giving the much-loved Adrian Mole prostate cancer?

The award-winning author explains how the idea of losing everything inspired his latest novel.

The Hitchhiker Guide’s new author talks about the cyber abuse he received after announcing plans to step into Douglas Adams’ shoes to write the sixth instalment of the cult science fiction book.

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Television’s funny man confesses the similarities he shares with his onscreen Peep Show character and Adolf Hitler…

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Dr Brooke Magnanti - recently outed as Belle de Jour - reveals how she became more confident whilst working as a prostitute. Click this way to find out more about The Book Show >>