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Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes Jan 31, 2017

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Comedian Alan Carr and presenter Melanie Sykes join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love by John Fowles, Andrea Ashworth and Malcolm Bradbury.

The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles, Publisher: Vintage

Once in a House on Fire by Andrea Ashworth Publisher: Picador

The History Man by Malcolm Bradbury Publisher: Picador

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2017.

John Timpson and John Bird Nov 29, 2016

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Businessman John Timpson and Big Issue founder John Bird join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite their books by Thomas Hardy, Elif Batuman and Graham Greene.

The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy Publisher: Wordsworth Classics

The Possessed: Adventures with Russian Books and the People Who Read Them by Elif Batuman Publisher: Granta

The Confidential Agent by Graham Greene Publisher: Vintage

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2016.

Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed Nov 22, 2016

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Journalist and Margaret Thatcher's biographer Charles Moore, and writer Nadifa Mohamed, join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Jane Austen, Kester Aspden and Patrick de Witt.

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Publisher: Wordsworth Classics

Undermajordomo Minor by Patrick de Witt Publisher: Granta

The Hounding of David Oluwale by Kester Aspden Publisher: Vintage

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2016.

Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich Nov 15, 2016

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TV executive Michael Grade and science presenter Gia Milinovich join Harriett Gilbert to discuss beloved books by Peter Oborne, Richard Feynman and Shirley Jackson.

Basil D'Oliveira by Peter Oborne Pubisher: Sphere

Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman by Richard Feynman Publisher: Vintage

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson Publisher: Penguin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2017.

Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson Nov 08, 2016

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‘Clare in the Community’ actress Sally Phillips and ‘Gruffalo’ author Julia Donaldson join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by John Irving, Paul Wilson and Rachel Cusk.

‘A Prayer for Owen Meany’ by John Irving Publisher: Black Swan

‘The Visiting Angel’ by Paul Wilson Publisher: Serpent’s Tail

‘Outline’ by Rachel Cusk Publisher: Vintage

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2016.

Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong Nov 01, 2016

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TV presenter Terry Christian and space doctor Kevin Fong join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Ray Bradbury, Matt Haig and Susan Hill.

Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury Publisher: Harper Voyager

The Humans by Matt Haig. Publisher: Canongate

Howards End is On The Landing by Susan Hill Publisher: Profile Books

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2016.

Cariad Lloyd and Mike Bullen Oct 25, 2016

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Actor, comedian and writer Cariad Lloyd and Cold Feet screenwriter Mike Bullen join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Iris Murdoch, Joshua Ferris and Margery Allingham.

To Rise Again At A Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris Publisher: Penguin

The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch Publisher: Vintage

The Tiger in the Smoke by Margery Allingham Publisher: Vintage

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2016.

Sebastian Faulks and Sarfraz Manzoor Oct 18, 2016

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Birdsong author Sebastian Faulks and journalist Sarfraz Manzoor join Harriet Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Joseph Conrad, Philip Roth and Diana Athill.

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad Publisher: Penguin

The Plot Against America by Philip Roth Publisher: Vintage

Stet by Diana Athill Publisher: Granta

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2016.

Bidisha and Gillian Reynolds Oct 11, 2016

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Writer and broadcaster Bidisha and radio reviewer Gillian Reynolds join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Jean Rhys, Frances Woods and John Le Carre.

Wide Sargasso Sea, by Jean Rhys Publisher: Penguin

Hand Grenade Practice in Peking by Frances Woods Publisher: Slightly Foxed

Call For the Dead by John Le Carre Publisher: Penguin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2016.

Vince Cable and Ann Widdecombe Oct 04, 2016

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Former politicians- and Strictly Come Dancing dancers - Ann Widdecombe and Vince Cable talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books by Jonathan Dimbleby, Robert Harris and Ernest Hemingway.

Destiny in the Desert by Jonathan Dimbleby Publisher: Profile

An Officer and a Spy by Robert Harris Publisher: Arrow

A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway Publisher: Vintage

Producer: Sally Heaven

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2016.

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