A Good Read Podcast
Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.
Episodes to download
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Philippa Forrester and Dwayne Fields
Tue 15 Nov 2022
Presenter Philippa Forrester and explorer Dwayne Fields discuss their favourite books.
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Heidi Regan and Neil Delamere
Tue 8 Nov 2022
Comedians Heidi Regan and Neil Delamere discuss much-loved books.
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Ria Lina and Otegha Uwagba
Tue 1 Nov 2022
A comedian and a writer chat favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Patience Agbabi and Andy Miller
Tue 25 Oct 2022
The poet and the writer choose their favourite books.
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Duncan Campbell and Mark Hodkinson
Tue 4 Oct 2022
Two writers who cover crime, football and music share their favourite books with Harriett.
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Salena Godden and Rob Biddulph
Tue 26 Jul 2022
Books to cherish, recommended by poet Salena Godden and author-illustrator Rob Biddulph.
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Melanie Reid and Andrew Cotter
Tue 19 Jul 2022
The Times columnist and sports broadcaster share their favourite books.
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Sophie Hannah and Viv Groskop
Tue 12 Jul 2022
Sophie Hannah, Viv Groskop and Harriett Gilbert talk favourite books.
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Petroc Trelawny and Stuart MacBride
Tue 5 Jul 2022
The broadcaster and the novelist chat favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Dreda Say Mitchell & Emma Gannon
Tue 14 Jun 2022
The novelist and podcaster propose favourite books for discussion.
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Omid Djalili and Nikita Lalwani
Tue 7 Jun 2022
A new series of good reads presented by Harriett Gilbert.
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Joanna Scanlan and Sabine Durrant
Tue 22 Mar 2022
The actor and the thriller writer chat about books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Jessica Fostekew and Molly Naylor
Tue 15 Mar 2022
The comedian and the writer talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Alistair Petrie and Alex Wheatle
Tue 8 Mar 2022
The actor and the writer talk about their favourite books.
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Katie Thistleton and Suzannah Lipscomb
Tue 1 Mar 2022
Presenter Katie Thistleton and historian Suzannah Lipscomb share their favourite books.
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Lauren Mayberry and Rob Deering
Tue 22 Feb 2022
Musician Lauren Mayberry and comedian Rob Deering are Harriett Gilbert's guests this week.
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Gillian Burke and Dee Caffari
Tue 15 Feb 2022
Natural history presenter Gillian Burke and sailor Dee Caffari pick their favourite books.
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Katherine Rundell and Nathan Filer
Tue 8 Feb 2022
Writers Katherine Rundell and Nathan Filer bring their favourite books to the table.
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Alan Titchmarsh and Amanda Owen
Tue 1 Feb 2022
What a Yorkshire shepherdess and a Yorkshire gardener like to read.
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Liam Williams and Kate Stables
Tue 30 Nov 2021
Three strange, fantastical novels, all very different, are the book choices for this week.
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Kaffe Fassett and Andy Summers
Tue 23 Nov 2021
The artist and musician recommend their choice of book
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Athena Kugblenu and Pope Lonergan
Tue 16 Nov 2021
Friends, sisters and serial killers all feature in the book choices for this week.
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Dr Rachel Clarke & Mohsin Zaidi
Tue 2 Nov 2021
The palliative care doctor and author, and the barrister and author share favourite books.
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Musa Okwonga & Sophie Heawood
Tue 26 Oct 2021
Two writers share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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