Francine Stock has presented radio and television programmes on current affairs and the arts from BBC 2’s Newsnight toRadio 4’s Front Row. Since2004, she has presented The Film Programme. She has also published two novels, A Foreign Country and Man-Made Fibre, and In Glorious Technicolor, a history of cinema.
Francine Stock has presented radio and television programmes on current affairs and the arts from BBC 2’s Newsnight toRadio 4’s Front Row. Since2004, she has presented The Film Programme. She has also published two novels, A Foreign Country and Man-Made Fibre, and In Glorious Technicolor, a history of cinema.
Q&A Session with 2026 Dublin Literary Award shortlisted author Brigitte Giraud, author of Live Fast, exploring the inspirations behind her novel.
VideoMay 12 2026
Laurent Binet – Perspective(s) Q&A
Check out our Q&A with Laurent Binet, author of shortlisted title Perspective(s), as he discusses the inspirations behind his work and reflects on the role libraries have played in shaping his journey
VideoMay 8 2026
Ali Smith – Gliff Q&A
Shortlisted author Ali Smith discusses the creative inspirations behind Gliff and reflects on the significance of libraries throughout her reading and writing life in our latest Q&A.
