Translation in action
In conversation with Gerbrand Bakker, David Colmer and Andrew Burton

Continuing our series focusing on translation, we talk with author Gerbrand Bakker, translator David Colmer and scriptwriter Andrew Burton about how they are linked through Gerbrand’s award-winning novel, The Twin.

Hosted by Simon Jones, writer and Digital Marketing Manager at the National Centre for Writing.

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Show notes

Mentioned events:

Dragon Hall Salon
Life & Times of Michael K
Interview with Sam Ruddock of Story Machine Productions

Music by Bennet Maples

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