Eoin Colfer on returning to Artemis Fowl – books podcast

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This week, the creator of the biggest child villain in literature talks about comedy writing and seeing his creation adapted by Disney. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

7 Jan 2020 English United Kingdom TV & Film · Arts

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