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Book Talk

Michael Cockerell

Season 1, Ep. 10

This week, Jon Connell is joined by one of the best political documentary makers of our times, Michael Cockerell.


Book Talk is brought to you by The Knowledge, a free daily newsletter by Jon Connell, founder of The Week. It takes just five minutes to read and cuts through the noise to bring you the news you really need to know from around the world. You can sign up for free at www.theknowledge.com

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