Arts & Ideas - Proms Extra: David Hare's memoir 'The Blue Touch Paper' - 04 Sep 15

Proms Extra: David Hare's memoir 'The Blue Touch Paper' - 04 Sep 15

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David Hare, one of Britain's leading playwrights, discusses his new memoir, 'The Blue Touch Paper', with Matthew Sweet. When the National Theatre published its poll of the hundred best plays of the 20th century, David Hare had written five of them. He explains how he became a writer and the high price he and those around him paid for that decision.

Published on Friday, 4th September 2015.

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