In this episode of the Pin Drop podcast, listen to a live recording of internationally acclaimed author, William Boyd, reading his own short story, Tears Of A Clown, exclusively for Pin Drop at BAFTA, followed by a Q&A.

William Boyd is the author of bestselling novels including Any Human Heart, The New Confessions, Waiting For Sunrise and Solo.

This episode was recorded in collaboration with BAFTA 195.

“Pin Drop is a wonderful and rare conception. It provides us with a special opportunity to celebrate the short story on its own unique terms. The perfect antidote to the sound-bite culture.”

- WILLIAM BOYD