A Good Read
Episodes
Phill Jupitus and Robin Ince
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comedians Phill Jupitus and Robin Ince join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Hans Richter, Arkady & Strugatsky and Bill Beverl...
Bernardine Evaristo and Jolyon Rubinstein
20 Mar 2018
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Writer Bernardine Evaristo and comedian Jolyon Rubinstein join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Leone Ross, William Boyd and Cyril...
Kit de Waal and Nina Stibbe
13 Mar 2018
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Writers Nina Stibbe and Kit de Waal join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Kazuo Ishiguro, Lorrie Moore and Carson McCullers.The Re...
Joanna Trollope and Sabrina Mahfouz
06 Mar 2018
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Writers Joanna Trollope and Sabrina Mahfouz join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Penelope Fitzgerald, Omar Robert Hamilton and Ysenda M...
Professor Mark Miodownik and Diana Henry
27 Feb 2018
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Food writer, Diana Henry and Materials engineer/presenter Mark Miodownik join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Gabrielle Hamilton, Flann...
Sathnam Sanghera and Hadley Freeman
20 Feb 2018
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Columnists and authors Hadley Freeman and Sathnam Sanghera join Harriett Gilbert to their discuss favourite books by Melissa Bank, David Szalay and J...
Steph McGovern and Jayde Adams
13 Feb 2018
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Broadcaster Steph McGovern and comedian Jayde Adams join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Jon Ronson, Ann Cleeves and Carrie Fishe...
Ruby Tandoh and Jake Yapp
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Jake Yapp and The Great British Bake Off contestant Ruby Tandoh join Harriett Gilbert to chat about books they love by René Goscinny, Nora E...
Stephen Fry and Alan Davies
30 Jan 2018
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Actors Stephen Fry and Alan Davies reunite and join Harriett Gilbert to debate favourite books by Aldous Huxley, JM Coetzee and Muriel Spark. A Brav...
Nish Kumar and Katy Brand
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Comedians Katy Brand and Nish Kumar join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Philip Roth, Reni Eddo-Lodge and Christopher Reid. Portn...
Alexei Sayle and Meg Rosoff
21 Nov 2017
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Meg Rosoff, Alexei Sayle and Harriett Gilbert discuss favourite books by Richard Hughes, Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson, and Donna Leon.A High Wind i...
Jon McGregor and Cathy Rentzenbrink
14 Nov 2017
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Writers Cathy Rentzenbrink and Jon McGregor join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Amy Leach, Penelope Lively and Alan Johnson. Things Th...
Rick Edwards and George Lamb
07 Nov 2017
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Presenters Rick Edwards and George Lamb join Harriett Gilbert to talk about their favourite books by Dave Eggers, Jane Gardam and Yvon Chouinard. Hero...
Jenny Colgan and Steven Camden (Polarbear)
31 Oct 2017
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Author Jenny Colgan and writer/performer Steven Camden (Polarbear) join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Jon Krakauer, Antoine de Saint-...
Alice Lowe and Andrew Hunter Murray
24 Oct 2017
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Comedy writer Andrew Hunter Murray and writer, actress and filmmaker Alice Lowe join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Winifred Watson, M...
Georgia Lewis Anderson and Owen Jones
17 Oct 2017
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Journalist Georgia Lewis Anderson and writer Owen Jones join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Alan Hollinghurst, Sybille Bedford and Nao...
Sally Lindsay and Jonathan Harvey
10 Oct 2017
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Actress Sally Lindsay and playwright Jonathan Harvey join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Sue Townsend, Christopher Douglas and Angela ...
Toby Young and Sarah Vine
05 Oct 2017
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Writers Toby Young and Sarah Vine join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Lionel Davidson, John Preston and Jan Morris.Kolymsky Heig...
John Niven and Sali Hughes
25 Jul 2017
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Beauty journalist Sali Hughes and author John Niven join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Steve Tesich, Nora Ephron and Fred Vargas.Hear...
Stacey Dooley and Gaia Vince
11 Jul 2017
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TV presenters Stacey Dooley and author Gaia Vince join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Laline Paull, Jon McGregor and Elizabeth S...
Kathy Burke and Tom Allen
04 Jul 2017
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Theatre director/writer/actor Kathy Burke and comedian Tom Allen join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Patrick Hamilton, John Walt...
Bill Paterson and Tom Chatfield
27 Jun 2017
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Actor Bill Paterson and tech philosopher Tom Chatfield join Harriett Gilbert' to discuss their favourite books by Christopher Hitchens, Terry Pratche...
Verity Sharp and Matthew Syed
20 Jun 2017
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Harriett Gilbert talks favourite books with music presenter Verity Sharp and table tennis champion turned author Matthew Syed. Their books are The Man...
Nathan Caton and Adam Rutherford
13 Jun 2017
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Comedian, Nathan Caton and science presenter and geneticist, Adam Rutherford join Harriett Gilbert.The trio discuss favourite books by Paul Auster, Ju...
Ed Byrne and Hardeep Singh Kohli
09 Jun 2017
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Comedians Ed Byrne and Hardeep Singh Kohli talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books. It's a bit of a Scotfest: Ed's is Quite Ugly One Morning by...
Will Self and Rachel Johnson
28 Mar 2017
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Writers Will Self and Rachel Johnson join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Raymond Carver, JR Ackerley and Doris Lessing. What We Talk A...
Chris and Xand Van Tulleken
21 Mar 2017
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Doctor twins and broadcasters Chris and Xand van Tulleken join presenter Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Samuel Shem, James Fenton and ...
Harriet Harman and Pete Paphides
14 Mar 2017
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Former Labour MP Harriet Harman and music journalist Pete Paphides join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Lionel Shriver, Julian Cope and...
Tony Robinson and Andi Oliver
07 Mar 2017
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Actor Sir Tony Robinson and Chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Nickolas Butler, James Baldwin and El...
Craig Brown and Pippa Evans
28 Feb 2017
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Satirist Craig Brown and comedian Pippa Evans join Harriett Gilbert to talk about favourite books by George Orwell, Simon Gray and DBC Pierre. Enter ...
Murray Lachlan Young and Deborah Frances-White
21 Feb 2017
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Poet Murray Lachlan Young and Guilty Feminist' podcaster Deborah Frances-White join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Robert Graves, Ajay...
Lionel Shriver and Mae Martin
14 Feb 2017
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Author Lionel Shriver and comedian Mae Martin join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love by John Knowles, HG Wells and Anne Enright. A Separa...
Victor Adebowale and Rachel Unthank
07 Feb 2017
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Lord Victor Adebowale and musician Rachel Unthank join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by David Almond, Robert Seehaler and John Hi...
Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes
31 Jan 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 Bradbur...
John Timpson and John Bird
29 Nov 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 Gra...
Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed
22 Nov 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 Auste...
Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich
15 Nov 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 Sh...
Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson
08 Nov 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 b...
Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong
01 Nov 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 H...
Cariad Lloyd and Mike Bullen
25 Oct 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,...
Sebastian Faulks and Sarfraz Manzoor
18 Oct 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 an...
Bidisha and Gillian Reynolds
11 Oct 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 Jo...
Vince Cable and Ann Widdecombe
04 Oct 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 Jonatha...
Christopher Biggins and Jenny Eclair
26 Jul 2016
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Actor Christopher Biggins and comedian Jenny Eclair join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Richard Yates, Dominick Dunne and Muriel...
Francesca Simon and Lloyd Langford
19 Jul 2016
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Horrid Henry creator Francesca Simon and Welsh comedian Lloyd Langford join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Madeleine L'Engle, Ri...
Joann Fletcher and Damian Barr
12 Jul 2016
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Writer Damian Barr and Egyptologist Joann Fletcher join Harriett Gilbert to talk about their favourite books by Alice Walker, RE Witt and Leonora Car...
Alex Jones and Victoria Hislop
05 Jul 2016
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BBC One Show presenter Alex Jones, and writer Victoria Hislop, join Harriet Gilbert to talk about books they love by Lisa Jewell, Michael Cunningham a...
Martin Lewis and Tanita Tikaram
28 Jun 2016
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Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com and singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by CJ Sansom, Mic...
Professor David Nutt and Philippa Perry
21 Jun 2016
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Professor David Nutt and psychotherapist Philippa Perry join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Aldous Huxley, Bernardine Evaristo a...
Judge Rinder and Stella Duffy
14 Jun 2016
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Barrister Robert Rinder (TV's Judge Rinder), novelist Stella Duffy and Harriett Gilbert discuss favourite books by Jessica Mitford, Irvin D Yalom and ...
Trevor McDonald and Jon Snow
07 Jun 2016
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Former TV newscasters, Sir Trevor McDonald and Jon Snow join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Robert A Caro, Graham Swift and Bill Bryso...
Russell Kane and Peter Lord
29 Mar 2016
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Aardman animations co-founder Peter Lord and comedian Russell Kane join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Susan Pinker, Russell Hob...
Marian Keyes and Nikki Bedi
22 Mar 2016
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Bestselling Irish author Marian Keyes, broadcaster Nikki Bedi and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books by Barbara Kingsolver, Imtiaz Dharker...
Dame Evelyn Glennie and Sarah Churchwell
15 Mar 2016
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Internationally renowned percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, journalist Professor Sarah Churchwell and Harriett Gilbert their discuss favourite books b...
Joe Dunthorne and John O'Farrell
08 Mar 2016
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Authors John O'Farrell, and Joe Dunthorne, join Harriet Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Denis Johnson, Cathy Rentzenbrink and Marilynne Ro...
Deborah Bull and Sam Leith
01 Mar 2016
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Deborah Bull, former ballet dancer and Sam Leith, The Spectator’s literary editor join presenter, Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books ...
David Greig and Natalie Haynes
23 Feb 2016
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Comedian Natalie Haynes, Playwright David Greig and Harriett Gilbert discuss favourite books by Patricia Highsmith, David Foster Wallace and Zachary M...
Samantha Bond and Jason Cowley
16 Feb 2016
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Actress Samantha Bond and editor of The New Statesman, Jason Cowley join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite novels by Donna Tartt, Joseph Co...
Rebecca Root and Jake Arnott
09 Feb 2016
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Rebecca Root, the first trans actor to play a trans role in a mainstream BBC series, Boy Meets Girl, and The Long Firm author, Jake Arnott join Harrie...
Vanessa Feltz and David Hepworth
02 Feb 2016
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Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz and music journalist, David Hepworth join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Hilary Mantel, Edith Wharton ...
Dr Christian Jessen and James Wong
01 Dec 2015
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Science writer and botanist,James Wong, TV's Dr Christian Jessen and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books by Michael Crichton, Louis Begley ...
Shirley Williams and Margaret Drabble
24 Nov 2015
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Politician Shirley Williams and novelist Margaret Drabble join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Winifred Holtby, Mary McCarthy and...
Niall Ferguson & Tracy Chevalier
17 Nov 2015
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Writer Tracy Chevalier, historian Niall Ferguson and Harriet Gilbert discuss favourite novels by Murial Spark, Robert Louis Stevenson and Irène Némi...
Jonathan Coe and Gemma Cairney
10 Nov 2015
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Harriett Gilbert is joined by comic novelist Jonathan Coe and Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney to recommend favourite books.Jonathan's choice is the first par...
Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Ann Cleeves
03 Nov 2015
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News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy, crime writer Ann Cleeves and Harriet Gilbert discuss their favourite books by Alain-Fournier, George Orwell and J...
Fraser Nelson and Adam Mars-Jones
28 Oct 2015
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Editor of The Spectator Fraser Nelson, Adam Mars-Jones and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books by Vilhelm Moberg, Hugo Williams and Elmore ...
Philip Pullman and Caroline Criado-Perez
27 Oct 2015
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Author Philip Pullman, journalist Caroline Criado-Perez and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books by Graham Greene, Tove Jansson and Alice Mu...
David Morrissey & Julia Blackburn
14 Oct 2015
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Actor David Morrissey and writer Julia Blackburn join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by John O'Hara, JD Salinger and Alexandra Fuller. ...
Caroline Lucas & Rod Liddle
06 Oct 2015
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Green MP Caroline Lucas and columnist Rod Liddle join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Barbara Kingsolver, David Peace and Alison Bechde...
Miriam Margolyes and Mark Haddon
23 Sep 2015
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Actress Miriam Margolyes, writer Mark Haddon and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books by Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf and Truman Capote. ...
Miranda Sawyer and Tom Robinson
18 Jun 2015
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - journalist, Miranda Sawyer and singer, Tom Robinson - discuss their favourite books by Joan Didion, Alan Hollinghurs...
Helen Baxendale & Helen Cross
16 Jun 2015
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - actress Helen Baxendale and writer Helen Cros - discuss favourite books by George Monbiot, Kirsten Thorup and Julia ...
Ian Rankin and Joe Boyd
31 Mar 2015
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - crime writer, Ian Rankin and record producer, Joe Boyd - discuss their favourite books by Lesley Branch, Mohsin Hami...
Christopher Frayling and Abi Morgan
24 Mar 2015
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - award-winning screenwriter, Abi Morgan and cultural historian, Christopher Frayling - discuss favourite books by Dav...
Claire Skinner and Louise Welsh
17 Mar 2015
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - actress, Claire Skinner and author, Louise Welsh - discuss their favourite books by Karl Ove Knausgaard, RL Stevenso...
Rebecca Front and Laura Dockrill
10 Mar 2015
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - actress, Rebecca Front and poet and writer, Laura Dockrill - discuss their favourite books by Maria Semple, Jan Stru...
Anita Rani and Katharine Whitehorn
03 Mar 2015
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - presenter, Anita Rani and journalist, Katharine Whitehorn - discuss their favourite books by F Scott Fitzgerald, Te...
Josie Long and Romesh Ranganathan
24 Feb 2015
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - comedians, Josie Long and Romesh Ranganathan - discuss favourite books by Yann Martel, Clive James and Dan Hancox.Th...
John Sergeant and Helen Lewis
17 Feb 2015
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The journalists John Sergeant and Helen Lewis, join Harriett Gilbert to discuss three favourite books.Jeeves and The Wedding Bells by Sebastian Faulks...
Susie Dent and Janice Langley
10 Feb 2015
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Countdown dictionary buff Susie Dent and WI Chair Janice Langley share some good reads with Harriett Gilbert. Red Love - The Story of an East German F...
Frankie Boyle and Maureen Lipman
03 Feb 2015
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - comedian, Frankie Boyle and actress, Maureen Lipman - discuss their favourite books by Michael Blakemore, Barbara Tr...
Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty
02 Dec 2014
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Harriet Gilbert and her guests - comedians, Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty - discuss their favourite books by Margaret Atwood, Jim Thompson and Beryl Ba...
Dawn O'Porter and Graham Fellows
25 Nov 2014
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Dawn O'Porter and Graham Fellows, AKA John Shuttleworth, talk with Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.Green Girl by Kate ZambrenoSteppenwolf...
Jack Monroe and Doon MacKichan
18 Nov 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - food blogger, Jack Monroe and comic actor, Doon MacKichan - discuss favourite books by Bryce Courtenay, Jenny Offill...
Roy Foster and Andrew Roberts
11 Nov 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - historians Roy Foster and Andrew Roberts - discuss favourite books by John Harris, Hanif Kureishi and William Maxwe...
Eliza Manningham-Buller and Elif Shafak
04 Nov 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - former head of MI5 Eliza Manningham-Buller and Turkish author Elif Shafak - discuss their books by Chimamanda Ngozi ...
Martina Cole and Janet Street Porter
28 Oct 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - journalist, Janet Street Porter, and crime writer, Martina Cole - discuss their favourite books by Curtis Sitten...
Adam Hills and Steven Pinker
21 Oct 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - comedian, Adam Hills and psychologist, Steven Pinker - discuss their favourite books by Albert Camus, Richard Bach a...
Sheila Hancock and Cosmo Landesman
14 Oct 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - actress and author, Dame Sheila Hancock and journalist, Cosmo Landesman - discuss their favourite books by Toby Youn...
Jeremy Paxman and Mary Beard
07 Oct 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - broadcaster, Jeremy Paxman and classicist, Dame Mary Beard - discuss their favourite books by Natalie Zemon Davis, B...
Ade Adepitan and Dominic Holland
29 Jul 2014
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Paralympian Ade Adepitan and comedian Dominic Holland talk books with Harriett Gilbert. Books under discussion are: Sue Townsend's delicious tale of t...
Shami Chakrabarti and Monica Ali
21 Jul 2014
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Shami Chakrabarti, director of human rights organisation Liberty, and Monica Ali, author of Brick Lane, talk about their favourite reads with Harriett...
Julian Rhind-Tutt and Steve Oram
15 Jul 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - actors, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Steve Oram - discuss favourite books by Annie Proulx, John Steinbeck and Martin Amis. ...
Al Murray and Tarek Osman
08 Jul 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - comedian Al Murray, aka The Pub Landlord, and Egyptian political economist, Tarek Osman - discuss their favourite bo...
Edwina Currie and Nicholas Le Prevost
01 Jul 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guest - former MP, Edwina Currie and actor, Nicholas Le Provost - discuss their favourite books by Beryl Bainbridge, Dorothy ...
India Knight and Alvin Hall
24 Jun 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - journalist and author India Knight and financial adviser Alvin Hall - discuss favourite books by Barbara Pym, Rebecc...
Fay Weldon and Hans Ulrich Obrist
17 Jun 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - author, Fay Weldon and Serpentine Galleries curator, Hans Ulrich Obrist - discuss favourite books by Etel Adnan, Gab...
Roger Michell and Aminatta Forna
10 Jun 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - Notting Hill film director, Roger Michell and writer, Aminatta Forna - discuss favourite books by Laura Alcoba, Mark...
Aasmah Mir & Pete Brown at Bristol Food Connections Festival
03 Jun 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - broadcaster, Aasmah Mir and beer writer, Pete Brown - discuss great food books by Mohsin Hamid, Jean Anthelme Brilla...
Annie Mac and Kathy Lette
25 Mar 2014
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Harriett Gilbert and her guests - DJ Annie Mac and author Kathy Lette - discuss their favourite books by John Green, WM Thackeray and Penelope Fitzge...