A Good Read Podcast
Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.
Episodes to download
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Mona Arshi & Malaika Kegode
Tue 19 Oct 2021
Poet Mona Arshi and writer Malaika Kegode discuss their favourite books.
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Neil Brand and Tiff Stevenson
Tue 5 Oct 2021
Maya Angelou's memoir, 1930s satire and a contemporary thriller are the choices this week
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Vanessa Redgrave and Eileen Atkins
Tue 20 Jul 2021
Two acting greats advocate for their favourite books.
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Lloyd Cole and Francis Macdonald
Tue 6 Jul 2021
The singer and the drummer choose very different books.
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Yanis Varoufakis and Patrick McGrath
Tue 29 Jun 2021
The Greek politician and economist Yanis Varoufakis and novelist Patrick McGrath guest
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Jason Watkins & Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
Tue 15 Jun 2021
The actor and the journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Isy Suttie & Vick Hope
Tue 8 Jun 2021
Tears, hope and identity. The comedian, the Radio 1 presenter, and their favourite books.
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Bryony Gordon & Hollie McNish
Tue 30 Mar 2021
Chess, drugs and dentistry - the two writers chat to Harriett about their favourite books.
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Adjoa Andoh & Andy Day
Tue 23 Mar 2021
The Bridgerton star and the CBeebies presenter share the books that inspire them.
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Greg James & Bella Mackie
Tue 16 Mar 2021
Husband & wife team - the Radio 1 Breakfast host and the writer talk up their top reads.
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Jane Hill & Derek Owusu
Tue 9 Mar 2021
The news presenter and the author both talk about the books they've chosen.
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Twayna Mayne & Simon Savidge
Tue 2 Mar 2021
The comedian and the books blogger talk to Harriett about their favourite books
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Amrou Al-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette
Tue 23 Feb 2021
The writer/drag performer and the television executive talk books with Harriett.
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Tobias Menzies & Gytha Lodge
Tue 16 Feb 2021
Tobias Menzies and Gytha Lodge talk good books with Harriett Gilbert
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Tuppence Middleton & Matthew Shribman
Tue 9 Feb 2021
Tuppence Middleton and Matthew Shribman talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Helen Mort & Mo Omar
Tue 2 Feb 2021
Helen Mort and Mo Omar join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
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Alexander McCall Smith & Prof Lucie Green
Tue 24 Nov 2020
Alexander McCall Smith and Professor Lucie Green talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Vanessa Kisuule & Jonathon Porritt
Tue 17 Nov 2020
Vanessa Kisuule and Jonathon Porritt talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Yasmin Khan & David Mitchell
Tue 10 Nov 2020
Yasmin Khan and David Mitchell talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Arabella Weir & Deborah Levy
Tue 3 Nov 2020
Arabella Weir and Deborah Levy talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Jonathan Safran Foer & Daliso Chaponda
Tue 27 Oct 2020
Jonathan Safran Foer, Daliso Chaponda talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Mark Radcliffe & Patricia Cumper
Tue 20 Oct 2020
Mark Radcliffe and Patricia Cumper join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite reads.
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Johny Pitts & Charlotte Proudman
Tue 13 Oct 2020
Johny Pitts, Dr Charlotte Proudman and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books.
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Ruth Jones & Dominic Cooke
Tue 6 Oct 2020
Old friends Ruth Jones and Dominic Cooke share books choices with Harriett Gilbert.
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Nicholas Lezard & Gwyneth Williams
Tue 28 Jul 2020
Nicholas Lezard and Gwyneth Williams join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
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Sarah Keyworth & Lissa Evans
Tue 21 Jul 2020
Sarah Keyworth and Lissa Evans talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
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