Alan Garner on his Booker-shortlisted novel

British writer Alan Garner, 87, has become the oldest writer to be shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize. His book Treacle Walker is up against five novels including Claire Keegan's Small Things Like These, the shortest ever to make the cut, with 116 pages. The judges called Treacle Walker a “mysterious, beautifully written and affecting glimpse into the deep work of being human” Today’s Amol Rajan spoke to Mr Garner about his life and career – and how he felt about being nominated for such a prestigious prize. (Image, Alan Garner, Credit, David Heke)