George RR Martin joins us for a mostly spoiler-free discussion of the Song of Ice and Fire series, adored the world over through its TV adaptation, Game of Thrones.

George RR Martin discusses his work and his flawed, utterly believable characters with journalist and literary critic Stuart Kelly. A writer of graphic novels, children’s books and anthologies, it is Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire series which won him the legions of devout fans who currently worship Game of Thrones, the TV adaptation.

This programme includes discussion of fairly well known plot points in the Song of Ice and Fire series, including the finale of the first book and the events of The Red Wedding. It does not however discuss any details of the later books which have not yet been adapted for TV.