Front Row Does Harrogate 2012

I'm a bit behind the times with these. Radio 4's Front Row have issued two podcasts recently about the last Harrogate Crime Writing Festival including an edited down reproduction of the infamous ebooks panel. You can hear Stephen Leather's comments but not all of the audience reaction. (The original session was an hour.)

E-book debate special 29 AUG 12

Thu, 30 Aug 12

Duration:
29 mins

Mark Lawson chairs a debate on whether e-books and digital distribution represent a terminal threat or a new chance for authors, traditional publishers, agents and bookshops, in a session recorded at the Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate.

plus this one which I've not listened to yet:

Harrogate Crime Writing Festival Special 24 AUG 2012

Fri, 24 Aug 12

Duration:
29 mins

Mark Lawson reports from the annual Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate, with guests including Harlan Coben, Ann Cleeves and John Connolly.

Listen or download both podcasts from the Front Row website.