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The programme features writers well-established in one genre who try another form. Playwright Willy Russell was in the middle of his first novel; actress Maureen O'Brien also writes thrillers; nove...list Michael Frayn also works in the theatre, Julian Mitchell started as a novelist then turned to the stage and television; Lee Langley has written novels and scripts for TV and film and a stage play. They discuss the relative challenges, disciplines, embarrassments and joys of working in the various forms.
The programme features writers well-established in one genre who try another form. Playwright Willy Russell was in the middle of his first novel; actress Maureen O'Brien also writes thrillers; nove...list Michael Frayn also works in the theatre, Julian Mitchell started as a novelist then turned to the stage and television; Lee Langley has written novels and scripts for TV and film and a stage play. They discuss the relative challenges, disciplines, embarrassments and joys of working in the various forms.
| Series: | Art Works |
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| First transmission date: | 1994-05-29 |
| Published: | 1994 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OU Digital Archive web pages. |
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| Producer: | Jenny Bardwell |
| Contributors: | Michael Frayn; Monty Haltrecht; Monty Haltrecht; Lee Langley; Julian Mitchell; Maureen O'Brien; Willy Russell; Willy Russell |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Audience; Drama; Film; Novel; Play; Plot; Theatre |
| Master spool number: | 94YA0193 |
| Production number: | 94YA0193 |
| Available to public: | no |
