Bookclub

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Stephen Fry Mar 06, 2005

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The multi-talented Stephen Fry discusses and reads from his acclaimed novel The Hippopotamus, about a failed poet turned whiskey-sodden critic.

Bill Bryson Feb 06, 2005

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James Naughtie talks to author Bill Bryson about his book A Short History of Nearly Everything.

Zadie Smith Jan 02, 2005

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James Naughtie talks to Zadie Smith about the impact of her debut novel White Teeth.

Carol Ann Duffy Dec 05, 2004

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James Naughtie's guest is Carol Ann Duffy, one of the most widely read British poets, talking about her inventive and funny collection, The World's Wife.

Pat Barker Nov 07, 2004

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Booker prize winner Pat Barker joins James Naughtie to discuss Regeneration, her novel about the impact of the First World War on a variety of characters including poet Siegfried Sassoon.

Will Self Oct 07, 2004

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Will Self talks to James Naughtie and readers about his novel How The Dead Live.

Paul Auster - New York Trilogy Sep 05, 2004

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James Naughtie speaks to author Paul Auster about the novellas in his New York Trilogy and their themes of identity, mystery and ambiguity.

Muriel Spark Aug 01, 2004

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James Naughtie and a group of readers are joined by Muriel Spark to discuss her novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.

Terry Pratchett Jul 04, 2004

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James Naughtie presents a special interview with Terry Pratchett to talk about Mort, his fourth installment of the Discworld series.