Margaret Atwood
Novelist Margaret Atwood talks to Anne McElvoy. They discuss her science fiction trilogy and depicting a changing world, as wellas how digital technology is altering publishing.
Celebrated Canadian writer Margaret Atwood is the author of books including The Handmaid's Tale, Cat's Eye, her recent collection of stories Stone Mattress and The Blind Assassin, for which she was awarded the Booker prize in 2000.
She talks to Anne McElvoy about her interest in science fiction. The MaddAddam trilogy began with Oryx and Crake and continued six years later with The Year of the Flood. It's now being adapted for TV by HBO.
Producer Fiona McLean.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Margaret Atwood |
| Presenter | Anne McElvoy |
| Producer | Fiona McLean |
Broadcast
- Thu 23 Oct 2014 22:00BBC Radio 3
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