Eric Hobsbawm.

The historian Eric Hobsbawm, 85 this year, talks frankly to Isabel Hilton about his life, works and beliefs. Now in his 85th year, he talks about his life which has spanned Interesting Times - the title of his new autobiography. He also discusses the great people who have influenced him. The programme features excerpts from radio broadcasts which include, Hitler, Billie Holliday and Tony Blair, amongst others.