For their first meeting ever, two heavyweights of the literature world, Neil Gaiman and David Mitchell, join forces in conversation for 5x15. In this video, see the authors give insightful responses to questions from some of their biggest fans. Topics range from philosophy and politics, to which tree they most identify with, in an hour and a quarter of dazzling discussion and readings. Chaired by Erica Wagner, literary editor of The Times.

5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.

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