{"product_id":"book-g6nf","title":"Terry Pratchett In His Own Words","description":"\u003cp\u003eSir Terry Pratchett was a much-loved writer who gained international fame for his Discworld fantasy series. In this recording we hear - in his own words - about science-fantasy and comedy writing. He discusses his fans and followers, how he enjoys writing and the importance of the Discworld characters. We hear his thoughts on fame and isolation, his attitude to money, and about his reaction to diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He also discusses his inspirations and the business of being a writer, and talks openly about making his documentary on assisted death for television.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interviews included are: \u003ci\u003eBookshelf, \u003c\/i\u003eBBC Radio 4 (first broadcast 24 January 1991, featuring Nigel Ford); \u003ci\u003eProfile,\u003c\/i\u003e BBC Radio 4 (first broadcast 4 March 1992, featuring Michael Rosen); \u003ci\u003eKaleidoscope,\u003c\/i\u003e BBC Radio 4 (first broadcast 24 November 1995, featuring Brian Sibley); \u003ci\u003eDesert Island Discs,\u003c\/i\u003e BBC Radio 4 (first broadcast 9 February 1997, featuring Sue Lawley); \u003ci\u003eThe Big Question,\u003c\/i\u003e BBC television (first broadcast 1 February 1998, featuring Mark Lawson); \u003ci\u003eOpen Book,\u003c\/i\u003e BBC Radio 4 (first broadcast 29 April 2001, featuring Charlie Lee-Potter); \u003ci\u003eOpen Book,\u003c\/i\u003e BBC Radio 4 (first broadcast 28 September 2003, featuring Mariella Frostrup); \u003ci\u003eOn the Ropes,\u003c\/i\u003e BBC Radio 4 (first broadcast 20 May 2008, featuring John Humphrys); \u003ci\u003eFront Row,\u003c\/i\u003e BBC Radio 4 (first broadcast 1 September 2008, featuring Mark Lawson); \u003ci\u003eFront Row,\u003c\/i\u003e BBC Radio 4 (first broadcast 18 October 2011, featuring Mark Lawson).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDue to the age and nature of this archive material, the sound quality may vary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49390651539760,"sku":"BDg6nf","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/g6nf-cover.jpg?v=1762373475","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-g6nf","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}