Podcast appearances and mentions of Frederick Forsyth

Por refrescarte la memoria: desde octubre de 2022 acudo a tres clubes de lectura:- Club de Lectura Ursula de ciencia ficción, fantasía y terror, en la Librería Casa tomada- Club de Lectura en inglés, de la Biblioteca Provincial de Cádiz- Club de Lectura en inglés en Olivar de QuintosA comienzos de enero, decidí hacer algunos cambios: 188 - ¿Qué cambios en mis hábitos de lectura he comenzado en enero 2025? https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/al-daily-podcast/episodes/188---Qu-cambios-en-mis-hbitos-de-lectura-he-comenzado-en-enero-2025-e2u5dse/a-abokgcfPor cierto, que si quieres escuchar mi balance de la temporada 2023/2024 puedes encontrarlo en este episodio: 56 - ¿Qué balance hago de la temporada 2023/2024 de clubes de lectura? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/al-daily-podcast/episodes/56---Qu-balance-hago-de-la-temporada-20232024-de-clubes-de-lectura-e2l148g/a-abc9kecEn lo que ha sido 2024/2025:- El Club al que menos he faltado es el de Casa Tomada (8 de 9), seguido del de la Biblioteca de Cádiz (4 de 9), mientras que a Olivar de Quintos he ido a 3 de 8.- De los libros leídos, 8 estaban escritos por mujeres, 6 por hombres y un libro por un autore no binario. El libro que he abandonado en inglés estaba escrito a cuatro manos por un autor y una autora.- La mayoría de los libros en inglés no me han entusiasmado: solo destacaría “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” y “And then there were none”. Da la coincidencia de que ambos los había leído previamente en español. “Life of Pi” me dejó el corazón rotito.- Del Club Ursula los que más me gustaron fueron: “La mano izquierda de la oscuridad”, de Ursula K. Le Guin, “Lágrimas en la lluvia”, de Rosa Montero y Las Ciudades invisibles, de Italo Calvino, que ya he leído varias veces.De cara a la temporada 2025/2026- Seguiré priorizando el Club Ursula y el de la Biblioteca de Cádiz frente al de Olivar de Quintos- En el primer trimestre del Club Ursula leeremos: “Extraño”, de Miguel Ángel García Argüez (Libros de la Herida), “El cielo de la Selva”, de Elaine Vilar Madruga (Lava) y “La Llave de los Misterios” de Jesús Relinque (Kaizen)- En la Biblioteca de Cádiz, también tenemos ya toda la programación del curso, pero te digo los primeros: “The age of innocence”, de Edith Warton; “It ends with us”, Colleen Hoover y “The day of the Jackal”, de Frederick Forsyth.- Y un notición

In honour of the author Frederick Forsyth, who died early this week, please enjoy this episode of the Book Club podcast, from the archives, in which he joined Sam Leith in 2021 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his classic thriller The Day of the Jackal.On the podcast Frederick tells Sam about banging it out in a few weeks on a typewriter with a bullet hole in it, the shady characters who informer his research, and how he never realised that – for much of its readers – the Jackal would be the hero… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, former Fox 2 anchor Huel Perkins, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Trump orders the California National Guard dispatched and Marines on standby to quell Los Angeles ICE protests;  RFK Jr. dismisses entire Vaccine Committee, after testifying at nomination hearing that he wouldn't;  University of Michigan cuts ties with undercover security firms that spied on pro-Palestinian students;  ABC News suspends reporter after he posts criticism of Trump Advisor Stephen Miller; Federal judge ruling paves way for college athletes to be paid millions;  Remembering Sly Stone (1943-2025), Brian Wilson (1942 – 2025) and Frederick Forsyth (1938 – 2025);  Schmuck of the Week.

This episode of "The Two Jacks," with Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack, covers a range of topics including the struggles of free-to-air television in Australia, the proposed superannuation tax on high balances, the complexities of housing affordability and development approvals, and the political landscape in the United States, particularly regarding immigration and the actions of the Trump administration. They also touch on the passing of author Frederick Forsyth, the controversial Gaza Freedom Flotilla with Greta Thunberg, and lighter topics like the "Dull Men's Club" and AFL updates.Timestamped Events:00:00:51: Discussion on the cancellation of Channel 10's "The Project" and the future of free-to-air television in Australia.00:20: Superannuation tax on unrealized capital gains is debated, including a case study.00:30: Housing affordability and the challenges of planning approvals are discussed.00:40: The dynamic between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and the power of the presidency is explored.00:46: The conversation shifts to Trump and the courts, and the use of federal power regarding immigration.01:04: The life and work of author Frederick Forsyth are remembered.01:09: The Gaza Freedom Flotilla and Greta Thunberg's involvement are analyzed.01:19: The "Dull Men's Club" is introduced.01:21: AFL updates, including a controversial bump and discussion of CTE.01:27: Rugby and football (soccer) are discussed, including Ange Postecoglou's departure from Tottenham.01:31: Tennis at Roland Garros and interesting sports statistics are shared.01:35: Closing remarks and listener interaction information.

4 tipos coinciden en el bar de una estación, tras pasar el último tren: un humorista con muchos enemigos, un fiscal manipulador, un hermanastro que busca cambiar su aspecto físico y un señor andaluz que se hace pasar por vampiro. El fiscal abre su maletín, y todos quedan asombrados con su contenido, excepto la camarera […]

In this week's show: we look at the continuing B787 production delays for American Airlines, a new British Airways policy on the use of social media down route (or anywhere on the line for that matter) and United's decision to temporarily suspend Starlink WiFi on board their aircraft due to reported interference with pilots' communication systems.    In the military: The German Air Force is to equip their A400M aircraft with infrared protection systems capability and the story of an RAF pilot's final flight after 45 years in the air. That would actually require quite a lot of fuel and a considerable number of comfort breaks, but hopefully you'll understand what I mean!    We'll also be discussing the sad death of prolific author and aviator, Frederick Forsyth who passed away this week aged 86. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Kirsty Lang onBrian Wilson, the driving force behind The Beach Boys who were one of the most successful bands of the 1960s. Fredrick Forsyth, the writer and former Mi6 agent who books included The Day of the Jackal and The Fourth Protocol.Uriah Rennie who made history as the Premier League's first black referee.And the author Edmund White whose semi-autobiographical books A Boys Own Life and The Beautiful Room is Empty chronicled his experiences as a young gay man in America.Interviewee: Charles Cumming Interviewee: Ashley Hickson-Lovence Interviewee: Colm ToibinProducer: Ed PrendevilleArchive used:Brian Wilson interview, Today, BBC Radio 4, 2016; John Wilson interviews Brian Wilson , Front Row, BBC Radio 4, 21 Oct 2011; The Day of the Jackal, Film Promo, 1973; Freddie Forsyth interview, BBC Radio 4, Uriah Rennie interview, courtesy of Ashley Hickson-Lovence, recording date January 2019; Opening of Pride Park, Midland Today, BBC News, 13 August 1997; Sports report: Alan Shearer sent off, BBC News, 07/08/1999;

This week in what our society now celebrates as a quasi religious festival ' Pride Month' we look at the world through the eyes of 'Pride' - including the decline of Pride events; homosexual laws throughout the world; the death of Sly Stone; censoring Martina Navratilova; the death of Frederick Forsyth; UN warning about fertility; Police Scotland and Trans rapists; Edmonton Christian school defends itself; Kristie Higgs wins long battle against sacking; being expelled from Asylum Hair and Beauty; Greta and Gaza; Lois McLatchie Miller arrested in Brussels; Labour confusion on women; House of Lords 'Rainbow Crumble';  Qualifications for the Archbishop of Canterbury; Canadian Prime Minister speaks of Muslim values as Canadian values; NSW and Gender recognition; Rosario Butterfield on how to view LGBT people; Feedback; Romans 1; with music from Walter Trout;  Sly and the Family Stone; U2; Hailey Whitters; Prayer in Songs; 

Quand l'écrivain britannique Frederick Forsyth, mort à 86 ans, racontait ses aventures avec la StB tchécoslovaque

Quand l'écrivain britannique Frederick Forsyth, mort à 86 ans, racontait ses aventures avec la StB tchécoslovaque

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British novelist Frederick Forsyth, who authored best-selling thrillers such as "The Day of the Jackal" and "The Dogs of War," has died aged 86.

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1) “Cercano aiuti trovano proiettili”. La testimonianza dalla striscia di Gaza sui centri di distribuzione della Gaza Humanitarian Fundation. Oggi altre 14 morti mentre aspettavano il cibo. (Sami Abuomar) 2) Gli attivisti della Freedom Flotilla che non sono stati espulsi da Israele sono in carcere. Tra loro anche l'eurodeputata Rima Hassan. Nei prossimi giorni dovrebbero essere processati. (Francesco Giorgini) 3) A Los Angeles arrivano i Marines. Trump continua con il pugno duro e la repressione, mentre la protesta si espande ad altre città. (Roberto Festa) 4) In vista del vertice Nato di fine giugno, la Spagna guida il fronte del no all'aumento delle spese militari al 5%. (Giulio Maria Piantadosi) 5) Rubrica sportiva. Il derby di Atene di pallacanestro segnato da risse e violenza. (Luca Parena) 6) Spia, pilota, giornalista e scrittore. E' morto il re di libri thriller Frederick Forsyth. (Luca Crovi - scrittore) 7) Addio a Sly Stone, il musicista che ha dato forma e corpo ad un'epoca, tra musica, sentimento e politica a tutti gli effetti. (Claudio Agostoni)

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Oggi a Cult: Luca Crovi tracca un ritratto del celebre thrillerista Frederick Forsyth, scomparso da poco; l'intervista di Barbara Sorrentini a Mirko Locatelli, recentemente scomparso, per "La memoria del mondo"; Marta Marangoni presenta "The Mary Shelley Picture Show", in scena all'Elfo Puccini di Milano; al Teatro Franco Parenti di Milano arriva "trilogia del benessere" di Renato Sarti, con Valentina Picello e Michelangelo Canzi; la rubrica ExtraCult a cura di Chawki Senouci...

Frederick Forsyth, the author of The Day Of The Jackal, has died at the age of 86 after a brief illness.  He was a great supporter of RNIB Talking Books, visiting the studios many times to record messages and raise awareness, and even to record a small non-fiction tale he wrote for us as part of a fundraising effort to re-archive our old tape recordings to a digital format. On one visit, Robert Kirkwood grabbed him for a chat about his books and his dangerous research trips and to ask why he supported RNIB. 

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2025. június 10., kedd 9-10 óra MESÉL A MÚLT: A 70 éve elhunyt Wulff Olaf Richárdról kellett volna beszélgetnünk Katona Csaba történésszel, ehelyett Frederick Forsyth-ról emlékeztünk meg, akinek halálhírét menedzsere, Jonathan Lloyd jelentette be hétfőn. TŐZSDENYITÁS: Kedves Hugó, az Equilor Befektetési Zrt. üzletkötője számolt be nekünk a nyitást követően kialakult árakról, hírekről. KULTMOGUL: A Magyar Táncművészeti Egyetem nemzetközi balettversenye, az évről évre megrendezésre kerülő Budapest Ballet Grand Prix a világ minden tájáról fogadja tehetséges fiatal táncművészek jelentkezését, hogy próbára tegyék kiválóságukat, tehetségüket és elhivatottságukat, és számos lehetőséget kínál nekik, hogy előre haladjanak táncművész karrierjükben. Japántól Amerikáig a szakmai iskolákból és együttesekből érkező versenyzők három korcsoportban hozzák ki magukból a legjobbat, klasszikus és kortárs táncban egyaránt. A megmérettetésről Nagy Tamás balettművésszel, a Budapest Ballet Grand Prix versenyigazgatójával, Harangozó Gyula díjas táncművésszel, a Magyar Táncművészeti Egyetem Művészeti Tanácsának elnökével, egyetemi docenssel beszélgettünk.

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Det doftar rapsblommor på Oysterlen, som vi kallar det. Luktar, tycker Susanna. Vi gladdes åt Thomas Idergards bångstyriga framträdande i SvT inför påvevalet och konstaterar att vi inte bara fått en amerikansk påve, utan en kreolsk påve, som antagligen är medlem i Costco och har en slagfärdig bror. Så blir det en skola i ekensnack. Men vi kan förstås inte undvika den kortvarige säkerhetsrådgivaren Tobias Thybergs Grindrbilder. Det var Stephen Fry som först gjorde Grindr känt för en bredare publik i TV-programmet Top Gear. Jonas Gardell tycker att det är en löjlig skandal. Men inga nakenbilder på nya riksmarskalken Jan Björklund än. På Metgalan bråkade de om Rosa Parks på trosorna och en fläck på Anna Wintours klänning. Susanna hissar papperstidningen - nu kan man få pappers-Svenskan på helgen. Den amerikanska ambassaden i Stockholm är gravt generad över att tvingas skicka ut idiotiska brev på Trumps order. Vänstern slits sönder av antisemitism och Palestinaaktivism. Vatten är den nya lyxvaran - Susanna är vattennörd. En ny thriller på gång från Frederick Forsyth och danskarna har drivit Viktväktarna i konkurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Review of The Day Of The Jackal a British spy thriller television series, based on a Frederick Forsyth novel of the same name and starring Eddie Redmayne as The Jackal and Lashana Lynch as Bianca Pullman. The Good | The Bad | The Ugly0:00 Intro0:30 The Good1:53 The Bad2:24 The Ugly2:54 Final ThoughtsRead the article on Becoming The Muse

La Órbita de Endor hoy decide hacer un programa sobre un producto que nos ha sorprendido y gustado a pesar de que no venía con mucha fuerza de hype, por decirlo así, ni las redes lo han encumbrado apenas: CHACAL (The Day of the Jackal). La serie protagonizada por Eddie Redmayne es el plato fuerte de este monográfico, pero nos da la excelente oportunidad de hablar de la novela que lo originó todo, escrita por Frederick Forsyth en 1971 y que fue adaptada apenas dos años después en una película memorable dirigida por Fred Zinnermann. Por tanto, hablaremos del libro, hablaremos de la película clásica de 1973, estaremos un rato (lo que merezca) con la versión de 1997 con Bruce Willis y Richard Gere y, llegado el momento, detallaremos la primera temporada pormenorizadamente de la serie de 2024-2025 donde aplicaremos nuestra lógica de hablar tanto de sus pros como de sus contras. Hoy, junto a Abel Rodríguez y Antonio Runa, disfrazados para la ocasión, convierte tu maleta en un rifle y dispárale a alguien con este podcast directamente al oído. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

La Órbita de Endor hoy decide hacer un programa sobre un producto que nos ha sorprendido y gustado a pesar de que no venía con mucha fuerza de hype, por decirlo así, ni las redes lo han encumbrado apenas: CHACAL (The Day of the Jackal). La serie protagonizada por Eddie Redmayne es el plato fuerte de este monográfico, pero nos da la excelente oportunidad de hablar de la novela que lo originó todo, escrita por Frederick Forsyth en 1971 y que fue adaptada apenas dos años después en una película memorable dirigida por Fred Zinnermann. Por tanto, hablaremos del libro, hablaremos de la película clásica de 1973, estaremos un rato (lo que merezca) con la versión de 1997 con Bruce Willis y Richard Gere y, llegado el momento, detallaremos la primera temporada pormenorizadamente de la serie de 2024-2025 donde aplicaremos nuestra lógica de hablar tanto de sus pros como de sus contras. Hoy, junto a Abel Rodríguez y Antonio Runa, disfrazados para la ocasión, convierte tu maleta en un rifle y dispárale a alguien con este podcast directamente al oído. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

La Órbita de Endor hoy decide hacer un programa sobre un producto que nos ha sorprendido y gustado a pesar de que no venía con mucha fuerza de hype, por decirlo así, ni las redes lo han encumbrado apenas: CHACAL (The Day of the Jackal). La serie protagonizada por Eddie Redmayne es el plato fuerte de este monográfico, pero nos da la excelente oportunidad de hablar de la novela que lo originó todo, escrita por Frederick Forsyth en 1971 y que fue adaptada apenas dos años después en una película memorable dirigida por Fred Zinnermann. Por tanto, hablaremos del libro, hablaremos de la película clásica de 1973, estaremos un rato (lo que merezca) con la versión de 1997 con Bruce Willis y Richard Gere y, llegado el momento, detallaremos la primera temporada pormenorizadamente de la serie de 2024-2025 donde aplicaremos nuestra lógica de hablar tanto de sus pros como de sus contras. Hoy, junto a Abel Rodríguez y Antonio Runa, disfrazados para la ocasión, convierte tu maleta en un rifle y dispárale a alguien con este podcast directamente al oído.

Questa settimana ci lanciamo in una caccia spietata contro un sicario classico, ispirata al romanzo di Frederick Forsyth e già vista al cinema (e si vede). Nel nostro spazio libero, i “watch in progress” viaggiano a tutta birra: dalla nuova stagione di “Shrinking” a “M. Il figlio del Secolo”, passando per il reboot di “Goldrake […]

A Christmas Eve tradition since 1979. As It Happens presents Frederick Forsyth's The Shepherd, read by our late host “Fireside” Al Maitland.

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Sem tanto alarde, o Disney+ disponibilizou em novembro os primeiros episódios de “O Dia do Chacal”, série baseada na obra de 1971 do escritor Frederick Forsyth e que já teve duas adaptações para o cinema, em 1973 e em 1997. Agora, é Eddie Redmayne (quem vive o assassino profissional que é perseguido por uma agente do MI-5 interpretada por Lashana Lynch. Neste episódio do CPop, Carlos Corrêa, Mauren Xavier e Victória Rodrigues conversam sobre os muitos acertos da produção, que também tem algumas ressalvas. 

27. Peter James & Tina Payne at the Chiltern Kills crime writing festival 2024: We'd Like A Word hosts Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan hear from Peter James, the bestselling author of the Roy Grace detective series, and also from new crime fiction sensation Tina Payne aka TM Payne. And lots more from the 2024 Chiltern Kills festival in Gerrards Cross, just 20 minutes from London Marylebone. The next Chiltern Kills will be on Saturday 4th October 2025, with all ticket sales in aid of the Centrepoint charity combatting youth homelessness. Please join us. Peter James talks about his latest instalment, One Of Us Is Dead - number 20! - in the DS Roy Grace series - also a multi-season successful ITV series. Also about how he's written such a long running series; the dangers of bad TV adaptations; how being the writer behind a TV series can feel like being God; how actor John Simm now influences the development of the fictional Roy Grace; and how police forces now approach him to spread the word on their new crime fighting innovations. Tina Payne talks about her Detective Sheridan Holler series, including Long Time Dead, This Ends Now, and Play With Fire. She also reveals how, after 18 years in the Norfolk police, she keeps her books authentic; and that though she didn't start the fire (Your Honour), she does have an intimate knowledge of the lyrics and plans to deploy them at the Chiltern Kills How To Murder A Song karaoke. Also discussed in this one-part episode: writing and singing stars Mark Edwards and Ed James, thriller author and Chiltern Kills co-organiser Tony Kent, Frederick Forsyth, Victoria Christian, Jeffrey Archer, Murder in Moonlit Square, Leye Adenle, Eve Smith, Greg Mosse, Ajay Chowdhury, climate change in crime fiction, Aneysha Minocha of Quantaco, Louise Minchin, the Secret barrister, Lisa Maxwell from the Bill, comedians Phoebe Haywood and Ian Stone, witches, biscuits, Ciarán O'Keeffe, Derek Acorah, ghosts, wiccan, Celtic calendar, neo-pagan, Mark Page, Phil Jupitus, Paul Weller, Jeremy Vine, the Writers' Room, MJ Arlidge, Steph Broadribb, Julia Crouch, Lisa Hall, Hastings Green Man Festival, Morris dancing, Boss Morris and The Wad. We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. (And sometimes Jonathan Kennedy.) We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, & audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is http://www.wedlikeaword.com for information on Paul, Steve & our guests. We're on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com Yes, we're embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word to chat, review or read out passages from books. Paul is writing a new cosy mystery series set in contemporary Delhi. The first in the series is Murder in Moonlit Square, which will be published by Bedford Square publishers in 2025. He previously wrote a thriller set on the 1950s Irish border called Blackwatertown. We can also recommend Cockerings, the comic classic by Stevyn Colgan.

For the 200th episode of Always Take Notes Simon and Rachel speak with the novelist Frederick Forsyth. He began his career in the Royal Air Force in 1956, before leaving to pursue journalism. Frederick worked for Reuters, the BBC, and as a freelancer; part of his early career was spent covering French affairs, including the attempted assassination of Charles de Gaulle. That provided the inspiration for "The Day of the Jackal", his first novel, which was published in 1971. Frederick's subsequent thrillers include "The Odessa File", "The Dogs of War," "The Fourth Protocol" and "The Fist of God", and he has sold over 70 million books worldwide. He also had extensive involvement with MI6 - the British overseas intelligence agency - starting in the 1960s. Many of Frederick's works have been adapted for the screen, including a new TV version of "The Day of the Jackal", which premiered in 2024. We spoke to Frederick about his career as a foreign correspondent, turning to fiction with "The Day of the Jackal", and his relationship with the intelligence services.  A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterstones⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find us online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alwaystakenotes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on Twitter @takenotesalways and on Instagram @alwaystakenotes. Our crowdfunding page is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/alwaystakenotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Always Take Notes is presented by Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, and produced by Artemis Irvine. Our music is by Jessica Dannheisser and our logo was designed by James Edgar.

The Day of the Jackal, a new British espionage thriller on Sky Atlantic and Peacock, reimagines Frederick Forsyth's classic story with Eddie Redmayne as the elusive assassin and Lashana Lynch as the relentless MI6 agent tracking him. With a modern twist and globe-trotting stakes, this 10-episode series plunges into the shadowy world of high-risk missions and tense cat-and-mouse chases.In this podcast, we break down Episode 6, where the Jackal faces mounting pressure from his latest assignment and MI6's tightening net. How does Nuria's involvement complicate the mission? What's MI6's next move? And can the Jackal maintain his edge amidst personal and professional chaos? Tune in and enjoy!

This week our question comes from Alison McKeever. Recommendations: Catriona Who Killed Emma - BBC Scotland The naked body of a young woman is found in isolated woods. Police never catch her killer. Journalist Sam Poling's investigation takes her into a dark and unsettling world of sex, rape, lies and murder. And it leads her to confront the man she believes is the prime suspect. From BBC Scotland, Who Killed Emma? Is an eight-part podcast that forensically takes apart the police investigation into Emma's murder and unravels the impact of a series of coincidences and missed opportunities until a clear suspect starts to emerge. Angela Silo - Apple Tv Silo is the story of the last ten thousand people on earth, their mile-deep home protecting them from the toxic and deadly world outside. However, no one knows when or why the silo was built and those who try to find out face fatal consequences. Ferguson stars as Juliette, an engineer who seeks answers about a loved one's murder and tumbles onto a mystery that goes far deeper than she could have ever imagined, leading her to discover that if the lies don't kill you, the truth will. In addition to Ferguson, Silo season two stars new addition Steve Zahn, alongside returning stars Tim Robbins, Common, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash, Alexandria Riley, Shane McRae, Remmie Milner, Clare Perkins, Billy Postlethwaite, Rick Gomez, Caitlin Zoz, Tanya Moodie and Iain Glen. Eamonn The Day of the Jackal - Book - Frederick Forsyth The Day of the Jackal - Now tv - Original Film The Day of The Jackal - Sky Tv Series The Day of the Jackal is a brand new thriller based on the classic 1971 book by Frederick Forsyth about a lone wolf and his global scale threat. The official synopsis, from Sky, reads: “An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake.” With a fresh twist on the source material, including the subsequent award-winning 1973 film from Universal Pictures, The Day of the Jackal promises a chase across the world as the hunter becomes the hunted.

My Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/needsintro/ Derren's Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/dazdeadeasy/   In this episode of Need Some Introduction, we break down the first five episodes of Peacock's Assassin/Spy series, 'Day of the Jackal,' inspired by the Frederick Forsyth novel. Our guest, Darren from Australia, joins us for a largely spoiler-free conversation, detailing the series' plot, characters, and overall execution. We also touch on other current spy and thriller series, such as Hugh Grant's new movie, 'Heretic,' and the latest from Max, including 'The Penguin' and 'Dune Prophecy.' Additionally, we discuss upcoming spy series like 'The Agency' and 'Black Doves.' The episode wraps up with a detailed analysis of the Jackal's methods, relationships, and the show's multi-layered intrigue.   00:00 Introduction and Overview of 'The Day of the Jackal' 01:01 Special Guest Darren from Australia 01:46 Upcoming Spy Thrillers and Series 02:29 Spoiler-Free Conversation with Darren 06:58 Discussion on 'The Day of the Jackal' Series 08:52 Comparisons with Other Spy Films and Series 14:55 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 20:21 Director's Background and Episode One Overview 20:57 The Jackal's Skills and Early Actions 22:03 Assassination Attempt and Its Aftermath 27:21 Bianca Pullman: The Investigator 30:49 The Jackal's Family and Personal Struggles 32:55 Episode Two Highlights and Tensions 36:43 Episode Three: New Developments 38:43 Episode Four: Confrontations and Revelations 43:45 Episode Five: The Jackal's Next Move 46:27 Concluding Thoughts and Future Speculations

Justice Warrior Ben Clarkson returns to discuss the 1997 action thriller The Jackal, starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, and Sidney Poitier in his final film role. Ostensibly a remake of the the 1973 Fred Zinneman film The Day of the Jackal (itself an adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's 1971 debut novel of the same name), the film attempts to update the story of lethal methodology and intrigue to a contemporaneous post-Cold War, "End of History" milieu that sees a collaboration between US intelligence, Russian police, and a former IRA sniper to stop Bruce Willis's titular shapeshifting hitman from assassinating (spoilers) an analogue of Hillary Clinton. While there are some fun bells and whistles, and a heaping of Bruce Willis disguises, the movie ultimately represents diminishing returns on the promise of this type of movie, forsaking procedural thrills for something far more rote and predictable. We begin with an extended discussion of form and film language, why it's meaningful in the context of our current media landscape, and what an illiteracy toward formalism suggests about the way culture engages with everything we see via a screen. Then, we discuss the distinctions between Fred Zinneman's 1973 thriller and its 90s update: what it does well, and where it goes very, very wrong. Finally, we expound on the film's sociopolitcal moment, and what its moralizing of its most compelling character says about the broader cultural trends of nationalism in the mid-90s.Justice Warriors Vol. 2: Vote Harder is out now. Find your copy HERE.Follow Ben Clarkson on Twitter. Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

Happy Octoberween, dear listeners! In honor of the season, we bring you some spook-adjacent books for October's episodes. Today, our favorite guest Mary Parker is back with the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera musical - in book form! Although it was also turned into a musical, but remember this book is not the sequel to the original Phantom of the Opera book by Gaston Leroux...yeah. Musings and derailments in this episode include: the morning routine underneath the Opera Populaire, Paris transforms into Girl Boss Mammon, Mary becomes a Valley Girl Priest, and Chris plays God. In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion or mention of ableism, accidents leading to physical disfigurement, guns, murder, and suicide.

He's an elder statesman in the worlds of journalism, policy and economics in India -- and he takes the long view. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha joins Amit Varma in episode 388 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his life and learnings. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha on Twitter, Mint and Artha Global. 2. The Rise of India -- NIranjan Rajadhyaksha. 3. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha interviewed in Marathi by Think Bank: Part 1. Part 2. 4. MV Rajadhyaksha and Vijaya Rajadhyaksha. 5. The Times of India obituary of MV Rajadhyaksha. 6. Adventures of a Bystander -- Peter F Drucker. 7. The Theory of Moral Sentiments -- Adam Smith's book that contains the concept of the impartial spectator. 8. The Impartial Spectator columns by Niranjan Rajadhyaksha and Shruti Rajagopalan. 9. Ratatouille -- Brad Bird. 10. The Overton Window. 11. John Maynard Keynes on Alfred Marshall. 12. The Rooted Cosmopolitanism of Sugata Srinivasaraju — Episode 277 of The Seen and the Unseen. 13. The Rise and Fall of the Bilingual Intellectual -- Ramachandra Guha. 14. Understanding India Through Its Languages — Episode 232 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Peggy Mohan). 15. Wanderers, Kings, Merchants: The Story of India through Its Languages — Peggy Mohan. 16. The Heckman Equation -- a website based on James Heckman's work. 17. Select episodes of The Seen and the Unseen with Suyash Rai (1, 2) and Rahul Verma (1, 2). 18. Stri Purush Tulana by Tarabai Shinde on Amazon and Wikipedia. 19. Kalyanche Nishwas by Vibhavari Shirurkar (Malati Bedekar) on Amazon and Wikipedia. 20. Makers of Modern India -- Ramachandra Guha. 21. Simone de Beauvoir (Wikipedia, Britannica, Amazon) and Germaine Greer (Wikipedia, Britannica, Amazon). 22. Gopal Ganesh Agarkar's essay on education for girls. 23. The omnibus volume of BR Nanda's biographies of Gokhale, Gandhi and Nehru. 24. The Adda at the End of the Universe — Episode 309 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vikram Sathaye and Roshan Abbas). 25. This Be The Verse — Philip Larkin. 26. Rohit Lamba Will Never Be Bezubaan -- Episode 378 of The Seen and the Unseen. 27. Volga Se Ganga (Hindi) (English) -- Rahul Sankritayan. 28. In Service of the Republic — Vijay Kelkar & Ajay Shah. 29. Turning Over the Pebbles: A Life in Cricket and in the Mind -- Mike Brearley. 30. Slow Horses (book one of Slough House) -- Mick Herron. 31. Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945 -- Tony Judt. 32. On Warne -- Gideon Haigh. 33. The Essential Keynes -- John Maynard Keynes. 34. The Age of Uncertainty — John Kenneth Galbraith. 35. Asian Drama -- Gunnar Myrdal. 36. Aneesh Pradhan on Spotify, Amazon, Instagram, Twitter and his own website. 37. Malini Goyal is the Curious One — Episode 377 of The Seen and the Unseen. 38. The UNIX Episode -- Episode 32 of Everything is Everything. 39. The O-Ring Theory of Economic Development -- Michael Kremer. 40. Why Abhijit Banerjee Had to Go Abroad to Achieve Glory -- Amit Varma. 41. Why Talent Comes in Clusters -- Episode 8 of Everything is Everything. 42. The Dark Knight Rises -- Christopher Nolan. 43. Thinking it Through -- The archives of Amit Varma's column for Mint. 44. Remembering Mr. Shawn's New Yorker -- Ved Mehta. 45. Videhi -- Vijaya Rajadhyaksha. 46. Select pieces on the relationship between Raymond Carver and Gordon Lish: 1, 2, 3, 4. 47. Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy -- Joseph Schumpeter. 48. Maharashtra Politics Unscrambled — Episode 151 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Sujata Anandan). 49. Complaint Resolution Systems: Experimental Evidence from Rural India -- Chinmaya Kumar and MR Sharan. 50. Parkinson's Law — C Northcote Parkinson. 51. The Importance of the 1991 Reforms — Episode 237 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shruti Rajagopalan and Ajay Shah). 52. The Life and Times of Montek Singh Ahluwalia — Episode 285 of The Seen and the Unseen. 53. The Forgotten Greatness of PV Narasimha Rao — Episode 283 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vinay Sitapati). 54. The Life and Times of KP Krishnan — Episode 355 of The Seen and the Unseen. 55. Lant Pritchett Is on Team Prosperity — Episode 379 of The Seen and the Unseen. 56. The Reformers — Episode 28 of Everything is Everything. 57. The Tragedy of Our Farm Bills — Episode 211 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Ajay Shah). 58. Public Choice Theory Explains SO MUCH -- Episode 33 of Everything is Everything. 59. The Logic of Collective Action — Mancur Olson. 60. Ashutosh Salil and the Challenge of Change — Episode 312 of The Seen and the Unseen. 61. Rational Ignorance. 62. The State of Our Farmers — Ep 86 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Gunvant Patil, in Hindi). 63. India's Agriculture Crisis — Ep 140 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Barun Mitra & Kumar Anand). 64. The Indian State Is the Greatest Enemy of the Indian Farmer — Amit Varma. 65. The Worldly Philosophers --  Robert Heilbroner. 66. The Clash of Economic Ideas — Lawrence H White. 67. Capital-Labor Substitution and Economic Efficiency -- Kenneth Arrow, Hollis Chenery, Bagicha Singh Minhas and Robert Solow. 68. Room 666 -- Wim Wenders. 69. Laapataa Ladies -- Kiran Rao. 70. The Brave New Future of Electricity -- Episode 40 of Everything is Everything. 71. What I, as a development economist, have been actively “for” — Lant Pritchett. 72. National Development Delivers: And How! And How? — Lant Pritchett. 73. Economic growth is enough and only economic growth is enough — Lant Pritchett with Addison Lewis. 74. Smoke and Ashes -- Amitav Ghosh. 75. Sata Uttarachi Kahani -- GP Pradhan. 76. Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and Bal Gangadhar Tilak. 77. Collections of VD Savarkar's Marathi essays: 1, 2. 78. Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva -- Janaki Bakhle. 79. Savarkar Te BJP -- SH Deshpande. 80. Sarvakarancha Buddhiwad Ani Hindutvawad -- Sheshrao More. 81. Swatantryaveer Savarkar Ek Rahasya -- DN Gokhale. 82. Shodh Savarkarancha -- YD Phadke. 83. The Taking of Pelham 123 -- Tony Scott. 84. Sriram Raghavan (IMDb) (Wikipedia) and Vijay Anand (IMDb) (Wikipedia). 85. Manorama Six Feet Under -- Navdeep Singh. 86. Agatha Christie and Frederick Forsyth on Amazon. 87. Salil Chowdhury and RD Burman on Spotify. 88. Haikyu -- Haruichi Furudate. 89. Pramit Bhattacharya Believes in Just One Ism — Episode 256 of The Seen and the Unseen. 90. Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister — Jonathan Lynn and Antony Jay. 91. Dilip José Abreu: an elegant and creative economist — Rohit Lamba. Niranjan would like to inform listeners that Spontaneous Order would be translated to Marathi as उत्सफूर्त व्यवस्था. This episode is sponsored by CTQ Compounds. Check out The Daily Reader and FutureStack. Use the code UNSEEN for Rs 2500 off. Amit's newsletter is active again. Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new video podcast. Check out Everything is Everything on YouTube. Check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘The Impartial Spectator' by Simahina.

The Bowdlerization of Frederick Forsyth. A conversation with author Larry Taunton about his discovery that select passages have been removed from Forsyth's 1984 blockbuster spy thriller The Fourth Protocol. Reviewing the mysteriously vanished paragraphs detailing “how Marxists penetrate the government, the police, and the army especially and capture them from within.” Straightforward editing? Or perhaps stealth concealment of Marxist strategy for the overthrow of Western governments? The Day of the Jackal. Notes on the Grave of Gramsci and the nihilism of John LeCarre. With Great Listener Calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Bannister on Joe Lieberman, the US Democrat politician who fell out with his party over the Iraq War. Diana Baring, the respected literary agent. We have a tribute from her client Frederick Forsyth. Lynn Kinnear, who was one of the most influential landscape architects of her generation. Kay Benbow, who commissioned and made many acclaimed TV shows for children. Interviewee: Matt Lieberman Interviewee: Frederick Forsyth Interviewee: Caroline Dawnay Interviewee: Sean Griffiths Interviewee: Kim TserkezieProducer: Catherine Powell Archive used: Joe Lieberman addresses the Senate floor, 04/09/1998, AP Archive, YouTube upload, 21/07/2015; Joe Lieberman interview, The Mehdi Hasan Show, MSNBC, YouTube Upload, 27/10/2021; Joe Lieberman interview, HardTalk, BBC News, 29/06/2017; Joe Lieberman interview, All things considered, NPR, 12/10/2015; Late Night with Conan O'Brien 15/01/2003 Show Executive Producers Lorne Michaels Jeff Ross; The Day of the Jackal trailer, Universal City Studios LLC, IMDb, 1973; Walthamstow Wetlands, London Wildlife Trust, YouTube upload 04/2021; Lynn Kinnear interviewed by Hattie Hartman, 01/07/2022; Balamory Theme Song – BBC Foster Paterson; Woman's Hour : Children's Television; 12/09/2014; Nina and the Neurons BBC Series 2 “Nina's Cake Bakes” 02/04/2008; The Clangers, Smallfilms for the BBC, 31/10/08

Welcome to another riveting episode of the Spybrary Spy Book Podcast. I'm your host, Shane Whaley, and today we dive into the thrilling world of spy fiction with our special guest, Tom Fletcher, the former UK ambassador and advisor to three UK Prime Ministers turned espionage thriller writer. Tom Fletcher's new book, "The Assassin," is creating waves and it's not just because of its gripping scenes; it's a novel that hits the zeitgeist with its daring exploration of climate change and the moral quandaries it poses for future generations. In this episode, we'll uncover the inspiration behind "The Assassin," a sequel that can stand alone yet continues the intriguing tale from "The Ambassador." We'll tackle everything from Tom's firsthand experiences in the heart of governmental intelligence to the ethical crossroads his protagonist, Ambassador Ed Barnes, faces. Tom gives us a glimpse into his writing process and why he's attracted praise from the likes of Frederick Forsyth and Andy McNabb for his authenticity and style. Get ready to embark on a literary journey that blends authenticity with heart-stopping thrills as we discuss the roles spies and diplomats play in shaping our world, both in fiction and reality, with Tom Fletcher—an author whose work is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. Buy The Assassin by Tom Fletcher Buy The Ambassador by Tom Fletcher More Tom Fletcher non fiction books Follow Tom Fletcher on X Support Spybrary on Patreon Canelo Publishers How the Americans Took Over Spy Fiction by Tim Shipman for The Sunday Times Follow Spybrary on X Join the Spybrary Community

A quick end of the year episode about the new Disney+ short film (40 minutes), Shepherd, based on the Frederick Forsyth novella of the same name. I believe the story is more well known by folks in Britain and former Crown Colonies than it is to American audiences; this was certainly our first experience of … Continue reading The Shepherd, by Frederick Forsyth (and 2023 short film) →

We wrap up a month of requests… and the year 2023… with a look at Fred Zinnemann's The Day of the Jackal. Based on the book by Frederick Forsyth, the film stars Edward Fox as the titular Jackal, an assassin as cool as a cucumber in a bowl of hot sauce. He's hired by members of the OAS, a holdout group of paramilitary terrorist organization who were holdouts who tried to keep Algeria a French colony. They hire The Jackal to assassinate president Charles de Gaulle in August, 1962.Ian Brownell and Rich Edwards join Mike to discuss Zinneman''s film and the 1997 remake with Bruce Willis and Richard Gere, The Jackal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-projection-booth-podcast_2/support.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

We wrap up a month of requests… and the year 2023… with a look at Fred Zinnemann's The Day of the Jackal. Based on the book by Frederick Forsyth, the film stars Edward Fox as the titular Jackal, an assassin as cool as a cucumber in a bowl of hot sauce. He's hired by members of the OAS, a holdout group of paramilitary terrorist organization who were holdouts who tried to keep Algeria a French colony. They hire The Jackal to assassinate president Charles de Gaulle in August, 1962.Ian Brownell and Rich Edwards join Mike to discuss Zinneman''s film and the 1997 remake with Bruce Willis and Richard Gere, The Jackal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-projection-booth-podcast_2/support.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

16. Chiltern Kills crime writing festival with Frederick Forsyth & many more top authors: Thriller writing icon Frederick Forsyth tells We'd Like A Word hosts Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan about his legacy & his first ever appearance at a literary festival in this one-part episode. It was recorded (mostly) live at the Chiltern Kills festival in Gerrards Cross in October 2023. All ticket sales went to the Centrepoint charity combating youth homelessness. The Chiltern Kills festival is organised by Paul Waters & fellow author Tony Kent - who also features in this episode. & whose next thriller, The Shadow Network, is out in February 2024. We also hear from crime authors Rachel Ward, Derek Farrell, SJ Bennett, JL Blackhurst, Laura Marshall, Leye Adenle (twice), Cate Quinn, Susi Holliday & BBC and Bestsellers Pod presenters Phil Williams & Natalie Jamieson. AND exclusive news on who is appearing at Chiltern Kills 2024 on 5th October 2024. Plus Sue Dorman, Marguerite Fletcher, Laurie Stone & others. And with thanks to Centrepoint, Sacla UK, Cipriani Bellinis, Chorleywood and Gerrards Cross Bookshops, Milton's Cottage Museum in Chalfont St Giles & Vision Care for Homeless People. By the way - if you'd like to be a book reviewer for this podcast, get in touch via our email or socials, listed below. We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, & audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is http://www.wedlikeaword.com for information on Paul, Steve & our guests. We're on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com Yes, we're embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word to chat, review or read out passages from books. Paul is writing a new cosy mystery series set in contemporary Delhi - more on that anon. And if you're still stuck for something to read now, may we recommend Blackwatertown, the thriller by Paul Waters or One Step Ahead: Notes from the Problem Solving Unit, the policing classic by Stevyn Colgan.

The year is 1957. An RAF pilot is heading home from Germany for Christmas. Fog sets in and all radio communication is lost. As we have nearly every Christmas Eve since 1979, As it Happens presents a classic reading of Frederick Forsyth's The Shepherd by our late host "Fireside" Al Maitland.

In this interview with Leona Cobham, granddaughter of pioneering pilot and aviation advocate, Sir Alan Cobham, we talk about her wonderful middle grade book, Flying Circus Takes to the Skies, which features the adventures of four anthropomorphic vintage aircraft: Spiff, the Spitfire; Vul, the Vulcan; Tom, the Tomcat; and Woody, the Tiger Moth. Leona was inspired to write the book by her experience working with children and her concern over boys becoming ever-more reluctant readers. She created these characters in the hopes that boys would get excited about both reading and aviation history. Her next installment of Airplane Adventures will include a female Nighthawk.The story is well-complemented by line drawings from aviation artist Timothy O'Brien. https://www.timobrienart.co.uk/Leona's book is very thoughtfully available in two English versions - one with British spellings, and one with American, so be sure to select the one appropriate for your young reader. Affiliate links for both can be found on the Literary Aviatrix website:British: https://literaryaviatrix.com/product/aeroplane-adventures-flying-circus-takes-to-the-skies/American: https://literaryaviatrix.com/product/airplane-adventures-flying-circus-takes-to-the-skies/Toward the end of our interview,  we talk about Frederick Forsyth's The Shepherd, and the Canadian Broadcast Company's annual broadcast of a 1979 reading done by "Fireside Al" Maitland. If you'd like to join us in the Christmas Eve tradition, here's a link: CBC - As it HappensThanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

DIRECTOR OF "THE SHEPHERD" IAIN SOFTLEY JOINS DAWN: Based on the novella by the acclaimed author Frederick Forsyth, The Shepherd follows the story of a young RAF pilot flying home across the North Sea on Christmas Eve. He finds himself in peril when his radio and electric power cut out, leaving him stranded and running on limited fuel. Just when it appears his luck is about to run out, a mysterious good Samaritan appears above the fog below him and the story takes an unexpected turn. The Shepherd brings to life a much-loved tale that was previously adapted for stage and radio but never before seen on-screen. Written and directed by Iain Softley, the film features Ben Radcliffe, actor and executive producer John Travolta, Steven Mackintosh, Millie Kent, Simon Wilson, Iwan Bond, Claire Price, Simon Lennon, Jack Donoghue, Asan N'Jie, Olatunji Ayofe, and Scarlet Grace. Iain Softley has made a wide range of international films as director, writer and producer. His first film, Backbeat, which he wrote and directed, opened the Sundance Film Festival and went on to receive a BAFTA Award nomination for Best British Film. Iain received Best Newcomer Awards from The London Film Critics Circle and Empire Magazine. His film Hackers, starring Jonny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie in her feature film debut, became a cyber punk cult classic. Other Softley films include The Wings of the Dove, which earned 4 Academy Award nominations and won a number of awards including two BAFTAs, The Skeleton Key (Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, John Hurt), and Inkheart (Brendan Fraser, Helen Mirren, Paul Bettany, Jim Broadbent). Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Ein Großmeister der Spannungsliteratur wird 85: Frederick Forsyth schrieb mehr als 20 Bestseller, die in viele Sprachen übersetzt wurden. Bis heute sieht er sich auch als Journalist. Von Christoph Vormweg.