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The bestselling author talks to Mary Beard about her much anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale. Plus: a rare, fascinating look inside the Vatican. Here’s what to watch this evening
Margaret Atwood’s sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, The Testaments, was one of the most anticipated book releases of the year. The Guardian’s review called it ‘dazzling’. And for good reason: this dystopian tale is eerily relevant amid the current reactionary policing of women’s bodies. Atwood is interviewed by the academic Mary Beard for this special, covering everything from her views on today’s political climate to being labelled by some as a “bad feminist”. A must-watch for fans and sceptics alike.Ammar Kalia Continue reading...