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Lee Child, Writer

Stephen Sackur speaks to writer Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series of novels. Fans speculate endlessly about what drives Reacher, but what drives Lee Child?

Stephen Sackur speaks to writer Lee Child. Storytelling is one of the most basic human impulses. But few are the storytellers who can draw in millions of readers all over the world, fewer still those who can do it repeatedly. Lee Child's first thriller featuring former military policeman Jack Reacher was published 21 years ago. His latest is his twenty third and his book sales have topped one hundred million. Fans speculate endlessly about what drives Jack Reacher, but what drives Lee Child?

30 minutes

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Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Lee Child

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