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Apr 2023
42m 41s

Philip Pullman on Childhood and Fantasy

Intelligence Squared
About this episode
Over lunch in his house in Oxford, bestselling author Philip Pullman speaks to broadcaster Samira Ahmed about the moments of his childhood and youth that shaped and inspired his unique storytelling. This episode is part of our series How I Found My Voice, hosted by Samira Ahmed. If you like this episode do check out the entire series. Learn more about your a ... Show More
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