Edna O'Brien has lived a life of high drama and great literary achievement, and she joins us to discuss her life and her new memoir.

O'Brien was driven into exile following the publication of her first novel 'The Country Girls', but has since written over 20 works of fiction as well as distinguished biographies of Lord Byron and James Joyce.

Her memoir 'Country Girl' looks back on a great writing life and her encounters with Hollywood giants, pop stars and literary legends.