Meet the Author: UK

Episodes

1. 21

   Meet the Author: David Mitchell

   Comedian, actor and writer David Mitchell discusses Back Story - his frank and funny memoir in which he reveals how to become a comedian, how to buy underpants, the danger of lobsters, and much more. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store Regent Street.

   Jul 10, 2013

   41m
2. 20

   Michael Palin: Meet the Author

   Join Michael Palin as he discusses his latest travel book and accompanying TV series Brazil. From the depths of the Amazon rainforest, to the shanty towns of Rio, Michael Palin examines this vast and disparate nation and takes a closer look at a country of unexplored wildernesses and bustling...

   Nov 30, 2012

   39m
3. 19

   Michael Morpurgo: Meet the Author

   Join award-winning children’s author Michael Morpurgo as he discusses his career, his inspiration and his best-selling book and new iPad app for War Horse. As well as an enhanced, interactive digital edition of the book, which includes a special live reading by the author, the app explores the…

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   Nov 28, 2012

   53m
4. 18

   Nigella Lawson: Meet the Author

   Join Nigella Lawson as she discusses her best-selling books, successful TV series and her new and exclusive apps Nigella Quick Collection for iPad and Nigellissima. Nigella’s bestselling and award-winning Nigella Quick Collection iPhone app is now optimised for iPad, with exclusive new features…

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   Nov 2, 2012

   34m
5. 17

   Hilary Mantel: Meet the Author

   Join World-Record holder and four-time Olympic Champion sprinter Michael Johnson as he discusses his career, his best selling book Gold Rush and his upcoming apps.

   Oct 24, 2012

   32m
6. 16

   Meet the Author: World Book Day

   An exclusive World Book Day Meet the Author event with Charlie Higson, Malorie Blackman and Sophie McKenzie at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.

   Mar 6, 2012

   44m
7. 15

   Professor Brian Cox: Meet the Author (Part 1)

   Professor Brian Cox, OBE, the presenter of the hugely popular BBC2 series Wonders of the Solar System, appeared at the Apple Store in Covent Garden on 17th November 2010 to talk about his book, which accompanied the series. Professor Cox was interviewed with BBC Radio 6 Music DJ Shaun Keaveny.

   Jun 15, 2011

   59m
8. 14

   Professor Brian Cox: Meet the Author (Part 2)

   Professor Brian Cox, OBE, the presenter of the hugely popular BBC2 series Wonders of the Solar System, appeared at the Apple Store in Covent Garden on 17th November 2010 to talk about his book, which accompanied the series. Professor Cox was interviewed with BBC Radio 6 Music DJ Shaun Keaveny.

   Jun 15, 2011

   8m
9. 13

   David Eagleman: Meet the Author

   American neuroscientist David Eagleman counts Stephen Fry and Nick Cave amongst the fans of his debut novel, Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives. We're fans too and invited Eaglman and Geoff Dyer to talk about the new book at iTunes Festival 2010.

   Jan 6, 2011

   59m
10. 12

    Tony Wrighton: Meet the Author

    Sports presenter and bestselling motivational author Tony Wrighton appeared in conversation with Sam Matterface at iTunes Festival 2010 in London. Tony talked technique, demonstrated on an audience member and detailed the inspiration behind Confidence in a Minute, his latest project. The new book...

    Jul 27, 2010

    55m
11. 11

    Hilary Mantel: Meet the Author

    Hilary Mantel won the prestigious Man Booker Prize 2009 for her fictional take on Thomas Cromwell, Wolf Hall. During her captivating Meet the Author session, Mantel details her creative process and describes the future of literature in the age of the app.

    Mar 30, 2010

    1h 06m
12. 10

    Alexander McCall Smith: Meet the Author

    Live from the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2009, Alexander McCall Smith discusses his latest novel, Corduroy Mansions. The novel originally appeared serialised in the Telegraph and as a podcast, free on iTunes Store. Enjoy this interview with the iconic writer and subscribe to The Dog…

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    Sep 29, 2009

    58m
13. 9

    Nick Cave: Meet the Author

    Musician and novelist Nick Cave thrilled a rapt audience at iTunes Live: London Festival '09 with a reading from his new book, 'The Death of Bunny Munro'. The Australian rocker discussed the origins of the story as a screenplay and the dark and twisted road down which the title character drives....

    Sep 1, 2009

    56m
14. 8

    Michael Bond: Meet the Author

    Michael Bond created Paddington Bear, a much-loved icon of children's literature. Make yourself a marmalade sandwich and enjoy an interview with the author, which covers the origins of the stories and hints about the next adventure of the bear from darkest Peru.

    Aug 3, 2009

    1h 26m
15. 7

    Guillermo del Toro: Meet the Author

    Acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro discusses his debut novel, The Strain. The book, the first in a trilogy, promises to be as vivid as del Toro's films, Cronos, Mimic, The Devil’s Backbone, Blade II, Hellboy, and the Academy Award-winning Pan’s Labyrinth. Grab the audiobook on iTunes Store and...

    Jun 15, 2009

    42m
16. 6

    Stephen Fry: Meet the Author

    Entertainer and thinker Stephen Fry thrilled a capacity audience at the Apple Store, Regent Street on a snowy February evening. The TV presenter and gadget enthusiast delivered a brief history of tech, sharing his thoughts on Twitter, net neutrality and other binary topics. Don't miss his…

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    Feb 9, 2009

    1h 13m
17. 5

    Danny Wallace: Meet the Author

    Journalist, author, script-writer, and producer Danny Wallace appeared at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London. A packed crowd listened and posed questions as Wallace chatted about his myriad projects, including the new film version of Yes Man starring Jim Carrey.

    Jan 13, 2009

    50m
18. 4

    Charlie Higson: Meet the Author

    Charlie Higson visited the Apple Store to share the stories, thoughts, and creative process behind By Royal Command, his latest book starring young James Bond. Higson discussed the history of James Bond on radio, television, and film and takes questions from the audience about everything from his...

    Sep 30, 2008

    57m
19. 3

    Nick Hornby: Meet the Author

    Celebrated novelist and Arsenal supporter Nick Hornby captivates a crowd at the Apple Store on London's Regent Street. After reading selections from his latest book, Slam, Hornby chats with marketeer Sam Conniff about writing a teen novel, creativity, technology, how Hollywood adapts his work…

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    Apr 15, 2008

    54m