Paul Theroux on his new novel, Under The Wave at Waimea

Published: April 15, 2021, 6:16 p.m.

Paul Theroux talks to Tom Sutcliffe about his latest novel \u201cUnder The Wave At Waimea\u201d set in Hawaii where he now lives. Published just as he\u2019s celebrated his 80th birthday - it uses surfing as an allegory for consideration of ageing, contemplation, writing, reading and reflecting on his professional and personal life. The conversation ranges across Theroux's long and successful career as a writer of fiction and of travel books.

Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe \nProducer: Oliver Jones