Cspan the book is called escape from camp 14. Thank you very much. Guest thank you. [applause] good morning everyone who is watching via technology. This morning the panel will be fascinating and youll have a great time. And not used to having this many people show up without a court order. [laughter] so i am certain this will be fabulous. The discussion is teeeleven our moderator is pamela enjoining her our authors walter and francine and pamela. [applause] ms. Paul is editor of the New York Times book review and of the popular interview column by the book. Her new book by the book writers on literature and the literary life from the New York Times book review brings together 65 of the most intriguing and fascinating exchanges over time. She is joined by ian who is the author of six novels as well as the coowner of the bookstore. [applause] her newest book this is the story of a happy marriage and before the publication of her first novel to seventeen magazine. Next his latest is wher
This is bbc news with the latest headlines. Prince charles leads commemorations to mark the 75th anniversary of vj day, the day World War Two ended with victory over japan. We salute all those who remain among us and offer our most heartfelt and undying gratitude for those who are gone before. The prince of wales and veterans of the Burma Campaign lay wreaths at the National Memorial arboretum as part of a service of remembrance. Well have the latest from events in the uk and around the world, as we remember the day World War Two ended. More anger at a level results in england. Well speak to the student who told the schools minister he ruined her life, after her a level results were downgraded and she was rejected by her chosen university. And coming up, Philippa Thomas hears from people around the world about their extraordinary experiences during the pandemic and how covid 19 has changed their lives. Good afternoon. The prince of wales has led commemorations for the 75th anniversary
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