Mohsin Hamid talks about How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia
Allan Little charts the story of rags to riches with Mohsin Hamid, Bruce Norris, Katherine Boo and Peter Moffat.
On Start the Week Allan Little talks to Pakistani novelist, Mohsin Hamid about 'how to get filthy rich in rising Asia', and his self-help manual of rags to riches. The playwright Bruce Norris dramatises an entrepreneur's quest for wealth with priceless ambition, while Katherine Boo explores the slums of Mumbai to question the impact of the volatility of the market. And the turbulent times of an English village throughout the 20th century is the subject of Peter Moffat's latest television series.
Producer: Katy Hickman.
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Mohsin Hamid
Mohsin Hamid is an author.
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How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia is published by Hamish Hamilton.
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Katherine Boo
Katherine Boo is a journalist and author.
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Behind the Beautiful Forevers is out in paperback, published by Portobello Books.
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Bruce Norris
Bruce Norris is a playwright.
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The Low Road is on at the Royal Court Theatre in London until 11 May.
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Peter Moffat
Peter Moffat is a playwright and screenwriter.
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The Village begins on Sunday 31 March at 9.00pm on 蜜芽传媒1.
Broadcasts
- Mon 25 Mar 2013 09:05蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
- Mon 25 Mar 2013 21:30蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 FM
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