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The Wire

Lauren Laverne takes David Simon, the uncompromising creator of HBO's The Wire, in for questioning. In an exclusive interview, she discovers the secret to the labyrinthine US cop series' success and asks Simon why he insists on breaking the rules of TV drama.

Presenter:: Lauren Laverne

Transmitted:: 15/07/2008

Genre:: TV

Related Links:: - The Wire on BBC Two
- FX UK site for The Wire
- HBO site for The Wire

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