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British author. This years nobel prize for literature has been awarded to. I used to wonder what went on behind closed doors. And we speak to the best selling crime also about his new book. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Wiltshire police say they would question the former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath about allegations of historical child abuse, were he still alive. The claims include the alleged rape of a child. The police stress that is not to say the former Prime Minister was guilty....

Theyve won. It is after all a career defining moment for any writer, and who knows, perhaps even thinking about the £50,000 czech that goes with winning. The £50,000 cheque. There is also a royal guest here her Royal Highness the duchess of cornwall will be presenting the trophy to the winner. To help guide us through the proceedings, im delighted to be joined by the writer and critic Stephanie Merritt and sameer rahim the books editor of prospect magazine. Welcome to you both, and thank you f...

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