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Roddy Doyle on Dublin Riots, death threats, huggy men and 30 years since "Family"

Roddy Doyle on Dublin Riots, death threats, huggy men and 30 years since "Family"

Update: 2024-09-17

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In a wide ranging interview Roddy Doyle tells Oliver about the strong reaction he received to "The Family" series in the 90s, and how he decided to bring his beloved character, Paula, back in his new book The Women Behind the Door.

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Roddy Doyle on Dublin Riots, death threats, huggy men and 30 years since "Family"

Roddy Doyle on Dublin Riots, death threats, huggy men and 30 years since "Family"

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