Series 6, Episode 8: Philip Pullman

Sir Philip Pullman is an English novelist, best known for his fantasy trilogy ‘His Dark Materials’.

His new book ‘Serpentine’ is set in the world of ‘His Dark Materials’ and explores a small crack he discovered in the series’ character relationships.

He talks to Krishnan about why he doesn’t like calling his books fantasy novels, his worries for the future of the UK and his thoughts on the J.K. Rowling debate.

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