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Derren Brown interviews Tim Minchin
Episode 4 of 6
The illusionist and the musical comedian in the talk tag show where the guest is the next interviewer. From August 2012.
The illusionist and the musical comedian in the talk tag show where the guest is the next interviewer
Derren Brown quizzes Tim Minchin about beliefs, magic, music and Minchin.
Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee, but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.
Producer: Carl Cooper
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2012.
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