HARDtalk Extra | Mark Haddon
Based on The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
Gavin Esler talks to author Mark Haddon. His first-person story of a teenager with Asperger's Syndrome won over both children and adult readers. He talks about what he learned from his struggle, his follow-up novel, and his decision not to meet the Queen.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
Content
- Type: Analysis
- Channel: BBC News Channel
- Duration: 23'13''
- Broadcast date: 2007
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Literary Resource
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