A detailed discussion of one of Amis's best books, exploring the strange appeal of John Self, what it is that the character Martin Amis takes from him as reward for winning a game of chess, and why Self's limited reading includes the obscure Shakespeare play Timon of Athens.
The podcast covers the novel's treatment of themes including suicide and physical and sexual violence.
BBC interview 1984 with dramatisation featuring Mel Smith as Self The Guardian 100 best novels: MoneyFacebook page for the podcast
